I am not sure I would catagorize perception as controlled, but more reactionary, similar to an opinion. To me, an opinion isn't contrived, but is the result of variables, such as a comparison to established moral values, preferred individual taste, etc. We do not choose to like or dislike something, it is a reaction to established values, imho.
On Jul 23, 6:23 am, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > Mollay asks: > > 'Do we have the power to create our realities? Are we in control? > What do YOU think? > > In many ways we do create our relalities, in the ways of how we > percive things certianly. In realtion to how the world really is, > maybe not so much. > > If we each look at a tree in the park, it is the same tree that we > stare at, even if our notice picks out things that others do not. So > the tree is real, our perception of the tree may differ. > > We do have the power of veto and I have long argued that this is the > very basis of free will, so yes the fact that we can and do make > descicions means we are in control. Think of it like a cars gears. > > Those that drive automatics cut out the need to manualy depress and > engage the clutch, the clutch is still engaged though, but the car > does not yet drive itself. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Minds-Eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
