Self awareness ain't all that much

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Post #3,304 by mhuber 7/31/01 5:24:56 PM Reply	Self awareness ain't all that much The inclusion of a self symbol in a system isn't that big of a deal. It may be neccessary, but certainly isn't sufficient, for enlightenment. The level of sophistication needed for self awareness, compared to that needed to attain that peaceful unchaotic state, is like comparing the functioning of a coma patient with that of a serious athlete. White guys in suits know best - Pat McCurdy
Post #3,310 by imric 7/31/01 7:00:26 PM Reply	Just a matter of degree (Actually, those who claim to have finished the inventory - always seem quite peaceful and unchaotic) The level of sophistication needed for self awareness, compared to that needed to attain that peaceful unchaotic state, is like comparing the functioning of a coma patient with that of a serious athlete. grin So the coma patient has less to inventory... Imric's Tips for Living Paranoia Is a Survival Trait Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
Post #3,356 by Ashton 8/1/01 3:21:09 AM Reply	Mayhap - but then he can't count either, so..

Forces of the Universe - (orion) - (11) - July 30, 2001, 12:38:09 PM EDT

...Untie! - (imric) - (7) - July 30, 2001, 03:11:05 PM EDT

Heh.. LRPDism below: "the natural enemy of the tight-rope - (Ashton) - (6) - July 30, 2001, 07:22:02 PM EDT

Ok... - (imric) - (5) - July 30, 2001, 09:20:23 PM EDT

Ah.. 'the loop' It er 'self'.. - (Ashton) - (4) - July 31, 2001, 03:07:35 AM EDT

*grin* - (imric) - July 31, 2001, 09:05:34 AM EDT

Self awareness ain't all that much - (mhuber) - (2) - July 31, 2001, 05:24:56 PM EDT

Just a matter of degree - (imric) - (1) - July 31, 2001, 07:00:26 PM EDT

Mayhap - but then he can't count either, so.. -NT - (Ashton) - Aug. 1, 2001, 03:21:09 AM EDT

You forgot 3 - (tablizer) - July 30, 2001, 11:24:29 PM EDT

Not mind. Ignorance, maybe. - (mhuber) - (1) - July 31, 2001, 05:12:06 PM EDT

"As above so below" - (Ashton) - Aug. 1, 2001, 03:33:09 AM EDT

I had to wonder. What does a Drag Sheep wear? Wolf's clothing?
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