Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 21:13:00 +0000
From: Bruce Howlett <bhowlett@metz.une.edu.au>
To: memetics@mmu.ac.uk
Subject: Re: New meme-ber!
Rich & Linda,
Your post would indicate that you "believe" in supernatural phenomena
such as "spirit" and "being" as though they were a part of the "natural"
world. This by definition is not possible. Memetics is about how
beliefs influence human behaviour and how some beliefs (memes)
perpetuate their own existence. If you are seeking an explanation as to
why you believe in "spirit" and "being", then you are on the right
list. If you are looking for a philisophical debate on "spirit" and
"being", you are definitely in the wrong place. Warning: constant
exposure to this list will change the way you perceive the rest of the
world. This process is irreversable.
Regards,
Bruce.
Rich & Linda Speel wrote:
>
> Hello from California,
> I joined this list recently by chance of searching for relatives on the
> web. The thread of this list-'memes'-makes some sense to me, because
> people learn from their environment as well as their genetic disposition,
> which to me are not separate realities. But, I think language has its
> limitations to express why people do what they do. How do others on this
> list acknowledge 'spirit' as an influence on life? I don't think
> consciousness is just a chemical occurence, but is connected through the
> nature of 'being'.
>
> I look forward to seeing this conversation continue.
>
> Peace,
> Rich
>
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For information about the journal and the list (e.g. unsubscribing)
see: http://www.cpm.mmu.ac.uk/jom-emit