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The making of the Perfect Humanist
- John Jones
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The making of the Perfect Humanist
Irrational experiences seem to stubbornly persist among certain individuals.
Only by genetic engineering and chemical interventions can such experiences be permanantly eliminated from the human genome and psyche. Brain surgery might be too drastic, too limited, but would be called for in severe cases.
Only with the elimination of thoughts that have no basis in reality can we realise our true, human nature. We all know what these irrational thoughts are, and only by being eternally vigilant can we expose others who stubbornly keep getting such thoughts.
Only by genetic engineering and chemical interventions can such experiences be permanantly eliminated from the human genome and psyche. Brain surgery might be too drastic, too limited, but would be called for in severe cases.
Only with the elimination of thoughts that have no basis in reality can we realise our true, human nature. We all know what these irrational thoughts are, and only by being eternally vigilant can we expose others who stubbornly keep getting such thoughts.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
There is no such thing as 'true human nature'. We evolve as we evolve. This is where we have got to so far.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
Mainly religious individuals.Irrational experiences seem to stubbornly persist among certain individuals.
Abstinence Makes the Church Grow Fondlers.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
I used to be conceited, but now I'm perfect.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
Nick, that's an irrational thought! A lobotomy or chemical intervention is indicated.Nick wrote:I used to be conceited, but now I'm perfect.
This is one of the great social functions of science - to free people of superstition. - Steven Weinberg
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
He gets the chemical intervention every Thursday night in his local.Ken H wrote:Nick, that's an irrational thought! A lobotomy or chemical intervention is indicated.Nick wrote:I used to be conceited, but now I'm perfect.
Alan Henness
There are three fundamental questions for anyone advocating Brexit:
1. What, precisely, are the significant and tangible benefits of leaving the EU?
2. What damage to the UK and its citizens is an acceptable price to pay for those benefits?
3. Which ruling of the ECJ is most persuasive of the need to leave its jurisdiction?
There are three fundamental questions for anyone advocating Brexit:
1. What, precisely, are the significant and tangible benefits of leaving the EU?
2. What damage to the UK and its citizens is an acceptable price to pay for those benefits?
3. Which ruling of the ECJ is most persuasive of the need to leave its jurisdiction?
- John Jones
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Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
We don't evolve. Nothing evolves.jaywhat wrote:There is no such thing as 'true human nature'. We evolve as we evolve. This is where we have got to so far.
When animals evolve they die out and new ones take their place. When animals become extinct they die out and new ones do not take their place.
With the giving up of our true nature we can retire in irrationality. That is why it is important to eliminate wrong thoughts. Wrong thoughts must be eliminated.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
*I really, really want another piece of chocolate cake*
Help! I've had a wrong thought. What should I do?
Help! I've had a wrong thought. What should I do?
"It's hard to put a leash on a dog once you've put a crown on his head"-Tyrion Lannister.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
What do you define as "wrong thoughts"?JJ
That is why it is important to eliminate wrong thoughts. Wrong thoughts must be eliminated.
Abstinence Makes the Church Grow Fondlers.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
Are you a dalek for our brains, John?
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
I'm having wrong thoughts about John.
"It's hard to put a leash on a dog once you've put a crown on his head"-Tyrion Lannister.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
STOP THAT NOW! He might not like it.getreal wrote:I'm having wrong thoughts about John.
Alan Henness
There are three fundamental questions for anyone advocating Brexit:
1. What, precisely, are the significant and tangible benefits of leaving the EU?
2. What damage to the UK and its citizens is an acceptable price to pay for those benefits?
3. Which ruling of the ECJ is most persuasive of the need to leave its jurisdiction?
There are three fundamental questions for anyone advocating Brexit:
1. What, precisely, are the significant and tangible benefits of leaving the EU?
2. What damage to the UK and its citizens is an acceptable price to pay for those benefits?
3. Which ruling of the ECJ is most persuasive of the need to leave its jurisdiction?
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
I'd rather have a bottle in front o' me than a frontal lobotomy....Alan H wrote:He gets the chemical intervention every Thursday night in his local.Ken H wrote:Nick, that's an irrational thought! A lobotomy or chemical intervention is indicated.Nick wrote:I used to be conceited, but now I'm perfect.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
Don't let Paolo catch you! You clearly have no idea what evolution means.John Jones wrote:We don't evolve. Nothing evolves.jaywhat wrote:There is no such thing as 'true human nature'. We evolve as we evolve. This is where we have got to so far.
When animals evolve they die out and new ones take their place. When animals become extinct they die out and new ones do not take their place.
What do you suggest? Whips? A cilice, perhaps? Or maybe just ten minutes sitting on the naughty step?John Jones wrote:With the giving up of our true nature we can retire in irrationality. That is why it is important to eliminate wrong thoughts. Wrong thoughts must be eliminated.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
I thought the 14'-15' centuries, the inquisition etc. were bygone times. Someone might still be immortal
The only thing I fear of death is regret if I couldn’t complete my learning experience
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
I am always having wrong thouhts I just hope the wife doesn't find out.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
I suggest there is no such thing as a wrong thought.
Some actions are certainly wrong, (IMO) but the only wrong thought is thoughtlessness.
Some actions are certainly wrong, (IMO) but the only wrong thought is thoughtlessness.
Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
They didn't mention Nick's music therapy along with his medicine on Thursday evenings. I'm sure it's very calming.
Carpe diem. Savour every moment.
- John Jones
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Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
getreal wrote:*I really, really want another piece of chocolate cake*
Help! I've had a wrong thought. What should I do?
You should get out of here. Isn't that what happens to everyone else who has wrong thoughts here?
- John Jones
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Re: The making of the Perfect Humanist
thundril wrote:I suggest there is no such thing as a wrong thought.
Some actions are certainly wrong, (IMO) but the only wrong thought is thoughtlessness.
Here's a wrong thought:
I said to myself "man was made whole".
And then something else, a non-physical autonomous agent in the corner of the room said back to me,
"if we were made whole why are we alone?"
(Don't get up too quickly, there is the possibility of fainting or spilling ones cup of tea. Check that there is nothing on the stove before replying)