GENIUS FORUMS

<t>David wrote:<br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>It's not a definition of Reality, but rather a logical truth about Reality. It is logically true, and thus beyond all dispute, that Reality is not nothing whatsoever.<hr> <br/> 'Pink invisible unicorns are not nothing whatsoever'. By the same rules, this sh...

<t>David wrote:<br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>I've already explained this in my conversation to mookestink. See the "Ontological Thought Experiment" thread.<hr><br/> OK. will do.<br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>There wasn't any annoyance or boredom not on my part there. Rather, it was my sense of humour at ...

<t><br/> Quote:<br/> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/> DQ: It turns into an objective truth the moment it accurately reflects the objective truth. <br/> <br/> For example, the personal opinion that Reality is not nothing whatsoever accurately refle...

<t>Diebert,<br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>Not existence, but that question itself looks meaningless. Any answer to your question (yes, no, other) implies already a rational mind to make it relevant. You can't even conclude there is or isn't a need for a specific mind to make anything 'literary exist'. ...

<t>David wrote:<br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>It turns into an objective truth the moment it accurately reflects the objective truth. <br/> <br/> For example, the personal opinion that Reality is not nothing whatsoever accurately reflects the objective truth that Reality is not nothing whatsoever.<hr><br/> S...

<t>David wrote to Mooks: <br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>Sapius was trying to say that you had reached a state of perfection and I simply pointed out that the experience of boredom is not consistent with this.<hr><br/> Sorry David, I never said anything of that kind. It is you who are obsessed in findin...

<t>mooks<br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>I don't know if what I do is wise, but I enjoy myself. I'll let you boys figure out the value of it.<hr><br/> What is being wise when it could be considered foolish by another, be your own judge.<br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>I do have good reasons for acting the way I act...

So basically he gains nothing. is that it?

So why would he want others spiritual awakening?

<t>Diebert<br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>since the caused mind is crucial in giving significance to any perception or thought,<hr> True, agreed, so would there be 'meaning' to anything without the mind being around?<br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>Unless one would introduce a level of detached awareness tha...

<t>David wrote:<br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>Objectvely speaking, if people chose the former path, there would be less ignorance and emotional attachment in the world and thus less violence and misery. Sanity would finally be given the chance to gain the upper hand.<hr> <br/> <br/> Yes,that would be a wonde...

<t>David wrote:<br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>My point above was that avoiding the world altogether and living a spartan existence is of little use if you do not clean your mind of all false concerns and thoughts.<hr> Agreed.<br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>It would be largely free of habits and attachments and focused...

<t>David wrote:<br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>My personal opinion applies to others the moment it reflects the objective truth.<hr> ....and how does this personal opinion turn into an objective truth?<br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>Since it is objectively true that only a sage (i.e. a person who is without...

<t>Hello Diebert,<br/> <br/> Of course, as always, everyone is welcome to discuss. I just wrote your name to draw your attention since this is a continuation of our last discussion.<br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>Could you perhaps expand on your question before I reply? Not sure what direction you want ...

Below is where we left off.... Quote:Quote:<hr>Diebert: Meaning means signifying foremost, implying some form of representation. Appearances to our brain are nothing else than signifiers, so without meaning, there's no form! The moment you are observing a form, you're already entering the world of m...

<t>Dan, please note that I speak to you here knowing fairly well your level of understanding, which is different, but not necessarily "higher".<br/> <br/> Should there be some-one-thing more "profound" then another once you recognize the Reality of Existence, Totality!? Show me one "thing" that coul...

<t>I don't find 'A=A' more profound than having breakfast. Considering it "profound" is a personal thing, which I'm not against. Basically I find it to be the simple basis of conscious thinking since one cannot even begin to reason if he does not have the ability to recognize and differentiate betwe...

<t>David wrote:<br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>There is no real point in abandoning the world and living the life of a hermit if one's mind is still being buffeted about by delusion. <br/> <br/> To me, the only genuine form of asceticism is the mind dwelling in emptiness. By undercutting existence at its root...

<t>David wrote:<br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>What do you consider to be the greatest thing of all: <br/> <br/> The highest understanding of Reality? <br/> The heady pleasure of great emotional happiness? <br/> The exquisite bliss of the mystical experience? <br/> Intimacy with others? <br/> Peace on earth a...

<t>David to Autum,<br/> <br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>Your reasoning here is impeccable. It's true there is no objective basis for choosing the path of truth over any other path. Such a choice will always be subjective in nature.<hr> Right, agreed.<br/> Quote:Quote:<hr>If a person's unbringing and genes cau...