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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Cell Intelligence in Physiological & Morphological Spaces
- Replies: 128
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Re: Cell Intelligence in Physiological & Morphological Spaces
On the question of understanding what life is, I would like to signal the work of physicist Marco Masi - curiosuly, he is registered as member of this forum - that seems to have much in common with the vision Cleric has delineated in this thread, commenting on the work of Michael Levin. Thanks for ...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22827
Re: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
Ashvin, really… What I am saying is simple to see and relate to. I can and should accept the full spectrum of invitations pressing on us in earthly life, to responsibly probe reality in the face of the unknown (all the quotes from my posts you have thrown in). In a sense, it’s the very goal of eart...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22827
Re: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
Ashvin, Perhaps “consecration” isn’t the best word. Nonetheless, it’s the word you have chosen here again. Since, for my part, I merely quoted your (continued) use of it, I understand your remark as a commentary to yourself. Besides, I have barely enough endurance to add that I don’t drink the hot ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22827
Re: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
It looks like this is another case when I have not been able to express myself clearly, Ashvin. One thing is to trust the Masters and follow their recommendations and exercises, like in the example of hot water. Even if I don't clearly understand the ways in which the hot water works positively in ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22827
Re: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
When we get insights all the way into the red, we are aligning the layers, that's what I mean. Because, the thing is, we need to make choices and take action in the red, in our every life . Examples: Should we accept mRNA vaccines? Should we vote for doubling governmental military spending? Should ...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22827
Re: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
When we get insights all the way into the red, we are aligning the layers, that's what I mean. Because, the thing is, we need to make choices and take action in the red, in our every life . Examples: Should we accept mRNA vaccines? Should we vote for doubling governmental military spending? Should ...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22827
Re: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
Ashvin, are you saying that the tragedy of Fall was undeserved and the opportunity of uniting with the Christ impulse is its later compensation? It is more nuanced than that, but that is the gist. This isn't my original insight but taken directly from Steiner's lecture, GA 127. We originally follow...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22827
Re: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
Though I think it’s important to clarify: because the phone, computer, home appliances, cars, etc, are simply the exterior forms of some technologies, they are external tools - they are hardly very dangerous per se The question is, how do we know how harmful they are? I think as our inner sensitivi...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22827
Re: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
Thanks Ashvin, for elaborating. Regarding your example of a future adjustment, I would ask the following. If the broken ankle is the undeserved event, the fact that it bestows a specific character on your flow of becoming, that you then have the opportunity to take the most of, is typical of any tw...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
- Replies: 118
- Views: 22827
Re: Symbolic thinking, Anthroposophy and Transhumanism
Regarding the right conception of karma, I admit it challenges my understanding. Because I can’t see the symmetry. And how chance and causality can be randomly mixed in karmic events. And I struggle to see what a future compensation for undeserved suffering even means. What it might consist of for ...