Bruno,
Hi.
I'd like to propose that we get back to the subject of discussing our
ideas on how the universe works, why it's here, etc.,
>
> And if there is one. Normally, we already have debated that if there is no
> magic operating in the brain (another way to assume computationalism, once
> we assume Church-Turing thesis), then the physical universe is a first
> person plural sort of hallucination, and we must derived the laws of
> physics from the laws of thought (Boole and Boolos, say).
>
Roger: Even if the universe is a hallucination, purely based on thought, or
a computer simulation, where does the hallucination, thought, or computer
come from in the first place. I have to admit I have a hard time going
with the idea of Platonism or mathematical constructs existing somewhere
that no one can see or test. I sure can't rule it out, but I'd like to be
able to know where it is.
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To start, I'd like to propose the following: We all have different
views on the question "Why there is something rather than nothing?", if
that question even has value, how the universe works, etc. I think it's
safe to say that, unless you're an academic, our ideas are also routinely
ignored, criticized and made fun of by academics.
>
> Not really. I defended a thesis in mathematics, on the neceesary mininal
> common (to all machines) amount of theology, and got no problem in
> academies, except for some rare one, known for defending religious
> conviction (usually of the atheists type). Those just ignore facts, proofs,
> and argument, and I have been unable to ever met them. But most
> academicians don't take them seriously, despite some bad local influence
> they have on the media.
>
> Roger: Well, I admit not all academics make fun of amateurs, but a lot do.
> I'm happy that you've had better luck than me. I've had a few very nice
> academics give constructive feedback and comments, but they are few and far
> between.
>
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>
> I suggest you read my paper sane04
>
> http://iridia.ulb.ac.be/~marchal/publications/SANE2004MARCHALAbstract.html
>
> Roger: I'll look this up tonight. Thanks!
>
>
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