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2002-08-01 18:08:08 ET
Yeah, I enjoy that way of thinking as well, I mean really, even if the Universe isnt infinite, (or in a way perhaps is, as they describe it in the book as possibly being folded over itself, like how if you walk forward on a globe long enough you'll end up where you left without having turned in any way)It is much too large for us to understand by accountability, so kind of like you said, we have to shape out understanding of the world by process of elimination.
The three level theory system is also pretty cool considering the parallels it draws between such drastically different parts of our Universe. A Unified Theory would be nice... but damn, its not like Im coming up with any answers.
As for the the world one shapes for themselves, I always considered insanity to be the epitomy of the inability to accept more than one reality.
Think about it, one can concieve that a passing shadow is a demon sent to eat their tasty bone marrow, that same person can then accept the "rational" reality that it was just a shadow, or that they saw nothing at all. An insane person cannot accept that is any other reality than the one in mind, and if it is that marrow-eating demon. Well then they're fucked because it is so real to them.
Of course, what does this say for us and our everyday unquestioned realities?
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