On 5/20/05, Catalin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Neutral Milk wrote: > > On 5/20/05, Catalin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >>And why do you think that dependent origination conflicts with the > >>evolution theory? > >>The evolution theory says that things evolve so they can satisfy their > >>cravings and attachments to existence more efficiently. > >>So where is the contradiction? > > > > > > The contradiciton is in the fact that science is based on the tacit > > assumption that the observable universe is a fluke. In other words, > > all is random chance, with some events having certain above zero level > > of probability of occurring. > > Your idea about what science is humorous :)) > Humorous especially for someone like me who was attracted to Buddhism > from the field of science exactly because Buddhist views and especially > depending origination is in perfect accord with science.
I too made the transition from the world of scientific research to the Buddhist practice (I did it twenty odd years ago). After spending almost five years studying Karl Popper (ever read his works?), I've concluded that science is merely a vain attempt at achieving the ever-elusive objective standpoint. Scientific worldview is based on two pillars: 1. Entropy 2. Occam's razor Entropy states that, left to its own devices (read, objectivity), the universe tends toward zero probability (i.e. maximum chaos or lack of organization). Occam's razor states that, in explaining any phenomenon, one is to stick with the simplest, most elegant explanation. The Buddha's teaching on dependent origination claims that, objectively, the universe gravitates toward the highest possible level of organization -- the exact opposite of entropy. If by 'dependent origination is in perfect accord with science' you mean it's the exact opposite of science, then yes, I agree with you. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Would you Help a Child in need? It is easier than you think. Click Here to meet a Child you can help. http://us.click.yahoo.com/sTR6_D/I_qJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
