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Author: Theresa McCartyTheresa McCarty Date: Aug 14, 2008 15:42
Why am I me? Well, that is a consequence of being an evolved sentient
being as far as we know.
Nevertheless, being a "me" seems to be a common problem. Indeed, being a
"me" is the only problem we have. Without a "me", who gives a 'diddly squat'
whatever happens?
Now, "mes" [plural of 'me'] are the entire result of socialization and
genetics [ unless you are some sort of religious wacko].
"Me" devoid of all the material and events that constitute "me" leaves
nothing... but considered as far as permissible for the sake of
discussion... is a perfectly natural result of biology and culture.
Why then is their so much resistance to generalizing about "me"?
~~~Anxious in Tulsa :)
"IMUURI"
Some may wish to refer to my breathtaking original post in this NG of
8/12/2008...
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Author: turtoniturtoni Date: Aug 14, 2008 23:00
On Aug 14, 6:42 pm, "Theresa McCarty" qx.net> wrote:> Why am I me? Well, that is a consequence of being an evolved sentient
> being as far as we know.
> Nevertheless, being a "me" seems to be a common problem. Indeed, being a
> "me" is the only problem we have. Without a "me", who gives a 'diddly squat'
> whatever happens?
> Now, "mes" [plural of 'me'] are the entire result of socialization and
> genetics [ unless you are some sort of religious wacko].
> "Me" devoid of all the material and events that constitute "me" leaves
> nothing... but considered as far as permissible for the sake of
> discussion... is a perfectly natural result of biology and culture.
> Why then is their so much resistance to generalizing about "me"?
> ~~~Anxious in Tulsa :)
> "IMUURI"...
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Author: ZerkonXZerkonX Date: Aug 15, 2008 06:06
On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:42:49 -0400, Theresa McCarty wrote:
> Indeed, being a "me" is the only problem we have.
Just wait.. 'me' will be the least of it!
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Author: tata Date: Aug 15, 2008 07:51
On Aug 14, 6:42 pm, "Theresa McCarty" qx.net> wrote:> Why am I me?
It's a mystery.
> Well, that is a consequence of being an evolved sentient
> being as far as we know.
> Nevertheless, being a "me" seems to be a common problem.
I don't see why it has to be a "problem". Just enjoy it.
> Indeed, being a
> "me" is the only problem we have.
It's not a problem for "me".
> Without a "me", who gives a 'diddly squat'
> whatever happens?
> Now, "mes" [plural of 'me'] are the entire result of socialization and
> genetics [ unless you are some sort of religious wacko].
What about consciousness? Are you saying consciousness is not part of
"me"? Or are you saying consciousness is genetically based?
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Author: turtoniturtoni Date: Aug 15, 2008 10:11
On Aug 15, 10:51 am, ta nc.rr.com> wrote:> On Aug 14, 6:42 pm, "Theresa McCarty" qx.net> wrote:
>>> Why am I me?
>
> It's a mystery.
>
>> Well, that is a consequence of being an evolved sentient
>> being as far as we know.
>> Nevertheless, being a "me" seems to be a common problem.
>
> I don't see why it has to be a "problem". Just enjoy it.
>
>> Indeed, being a
>> "me" is the only problem we have.
>
> It's not a problem for "me".
>
>> Without a "me", who gives a 'diddly squat'
>> whatever happens? ...
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Author: tata Date: Aug 15, 2008 10:54
On Aug 15, 1:11 pm, turtoni fastmail.net> wrote:> On Aug 15, 10:51 am, ta nc.rr.com> wrote:
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>>> On Aug 14, 6:42 pm, "Theresa McCarty" qx.net> wrote:>
>>> Why am I me?
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>> It's a mystery.
>
>>> Well, that is a consequence of being an evolved sentient
>>> being as far as we know.
>>> Nevertheless, being a "me" seems to be a common problem.
>
>> I don't see why it has to be a "problem". Just enjoy it.
>
>>> Indeed, being a
>>> "me" is the only problem we have.
> ...
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Author: Theresa McCartyTheresa McCarty Date: Aug 15, 2008 13:23
> On Aug 14, 6:42 pm, "Theresa McCarty" qx.net> wrote:>> Why am I me?
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> It's a mystery.
>
>> Well, that is a consequence of being an evolved sentient
>> being as far as we know.
>> Nevertheless, being a "me" seems to be a common problem.
>
> I don't see why it has to be a "problem". Just enjoy it.
Hey, some people live in Darfur, and some have got some painful disease, and
some are depressed, and some are Ed McMahon. How do they enjoy that?
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Author: Theresa McCartyTheresa McCarty Date: Aug 15, 2008 13:32
What? There's a meaning?
I thought all there was was a set of facts. Ya know? Sugar, the Ring
Nebula, Texas, polygamy, the Cheyenne, the Euro, polymerase, quarks, voter
registration, Coleoptera, Xenophon, guacamole, et alia.
"turtoni" fastmail.net> wrote in message
news:236897a1-edea-4463-a4a7-a837ef6dd204@y38g2000hsy.googlegroups.com...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meaning_of_life
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Author: turtoniturtoni Date: Aug 15, 2008 21:20
On Aug 15, 1:54 pm, ta nc.rr.com> wrote:> On Aug 15, 1:11 pm, turtoni fastmail.net> wrote:
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>>> On Aug 15, 10:51 am, ta nc.rr.com> wrote:>
>>> On Aug 14, 6:42 pm, "Theresa McCarty" qx.net> wrote:>
>>>> Why am I me?
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>>> It's a mystery.
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>>>> Well, that is a consequence of being an evolved sentient
>>>> being as far as we know.
>>>> Nevertheless, being a "me" seems to be a common problem.
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>>> I don't see why it has to be a "problem". Just enjoy it. ...
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