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Originally Posted by Brian W
but the observations are what created the belief.
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Whilst I agree that humans are experts in giving an observation meaning .. and thus leading to belief, I spend much of my time training myself mentally, to resist falling into this paradigm.
I also rely on others to keep me grounded in the reality which exists outside of my own mind.
From my experience, not making a conscious attempt to do this, represents a massively lost opportunity for advancement of knowledge of the real world.
I know this sounds strange, but the more I think about all this, and through my IIS experiences specifically, I find much strength and solace in approaching as much as I can, from as little belief, as I can muster.
In some areas, I honestly find I have absolutely no beliefs in anything, which is entirely conscious and deliberate. These areas usually end up being where I learn vast amounts. The areas where I have beliefs, I generally learn very little.
Hilarious, isn't it ?
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Originally Posted by CraigS
Darwinian Evolution is a Theory which gives a consistent, plausible explanation, which closely aligns with abundant observations.
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Originally Posted by Brian W
and so does the native, and my belief.
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The difference being of course, I have no need to believe in Evolution.
Where there is no need, (or dependence), there exists freedom to explore other possibilities and an expanded view of the universe.
Cheers