Prince James,

I've compiled a list of thread I think are related to the topic in general of my theories of mind, consciousness, etc. Not all are directly on topic, but related material. These are all threads I've started which obviously unfortunately exclude all related materials in thread started by other posters, which are many I'm sure. It simplified the search is all. First, a few comments I liked:

I've always known this of my intellect: I am the smartest of the stupid, and the stupidest of the very brightest. Such is my lot and honestly, i feel SO lucky and honored to hold the position. A view of both worlds with only a cursory understanding of either. Inspired work. Truly beautiful.
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If all men are created equal
and god made man in his image,
then you are god
I must worship you
for you are as is god's image.
you must also worship me
for I am as is god's image.
I must worship me.
We must worship us.
is this the wisdom of Jesus?
is it the wisdom of Mohammed?
is it the wisdom of God?
or is it the wisdom of man?

thanks. no really, thanks.

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"The core of human existence lies in the infinitesimal breach between the past and the future: the present. It is the aperture through which we experience ourselves and the world that surrounds us. Initially this perspective in time might be naively inclined to view the past and future with equivalence. However, we're faced with unavoidable evidence to the contrary. We discover that time is irreversible and the future is uncertain. But knowledge of future events is imperative to survival. If you don't know to dodge a boulder falling down a cliff, you don't survive. So how do we know what's coming? Our minds offer an interesting solution to this problem. Given the propensity for thought and memory, a cycle ensues. Thought and memory merge to analyze experience and mold our expectations of the future. In turn we're inspired to investigate our surroundings i.e. "Hmm, that boulder killed Fred, I better watch out for that kind of thing." This instinctive probing of reality - driven by the instinct for survival - is the catalyst for the technological advancement of the human race."

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And now, an annoying number of related links:

Subjective Geometry (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=23714)
Value in abstract space (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=46156)
Proof of extra spacial dimensions (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=45138)
The laws of abstract space (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=47154)
What time is (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=37132)
Conceptualization (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=36582)
Half of badness, that aint good (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=37197) (for your amusement)
The shape of language (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=30178)
The anthropic principle, evolution and economics. (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=33204) (great potential gone horribly wrong, you'd have to understand the history of tiassa and myself to see the full scope of what happened)
Your function (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=30128)
Mind is the "fifth" dimension (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=15374)
Conservation of self (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=33424)
Intelligence and awareness (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=28982)
Function and perfection (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=29838)
Abstract Dimension (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=22851)
Refutation of nihilism (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=22336)
Dimensions again (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=26506)
Paradox (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=19402)
Empathy and perception (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=16986)
Your context and you (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=17002)
Does the abstract exist? (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=14568)
Entropy and the Life-Force (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=14005)
The taoist trap (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=47902)

That's more me than I can stand.

and if i may add
wesmorris has always gone "where no man has gone before". his willngness to go out on a limb with his speculation and theorizing is admirable and courageous.

"damn the conventions. lets try something new"

/not sarcasm

Wesmorris:

My extreme thanks. I shall investigate.

Gustav, I'm not worthy. Actually coming from you I'm quite honored. I know you don't say that kind of shit lightly, which is why I say I'm not worthy.

PJ, np. Ego is gratified by external interest. So... happy to oblige.