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23 Dec 2009, 10:43 pm

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Yeah but the language, labels, concepts ARE our reality. Both perception and conception make up our existence. If you're trying to tell me that reality is only that which exists in the physical realm then I must be dead!

Is Einstein like God to you - infallible? lol


Frankly, if I had to make a choice as to who to accept as regarding reality, you or Einstein, I would have no problem making the decision.



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23 Dec 2009, 10:54 pm

Sand wrote:
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Yeah but the language, labels, concepts ARE our reality. Both perception and conception make up our existence. If you're trying to tell me that reality is only that which exists in the physical realm then I must be dead!

Is Einstein like God to you - infallible? lol


Frankly, if I had to make a choice as to who to accept as regarding reality, you or Einstein, I would have no problem making the decision.


According to my limited perception it seems like you've already made that decision!
(And my name's not Frankly - but I don't mind what you call me! lol)


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24 Dec 2009, 12:13 am

SporadSpontan wrote:
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SporadSpontan wrote:
Yeah but the language, labels, concepts ARE our reality. Both perception and conception make up our existence. If you're trying to tell me that reality is only that which exists in the physical realm then I must be dead!

Is Einstein like God to you - infallible? lol


Frankly, if I had to make a choice as to who to accept as regarding reality, you or Einstein, I would have no problem making the decision.


According to my limited perception it seems like you've already made that decision!
(And my name's not Frankly - but I don't mind what you call me! lol)


Well, you seem to have grasped my intent despite your lack of literacy. (And I'm aware your name isn't "Well".)



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24 Dec 2009, 12:42 am

You can call me 'Well' if you want.


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24 Dec 2009, 1:30 am

SporadSpontan wrote:
You can call me 'Well' if you want.


Considering the perspicacity of your responses I'll have to evaluate that very carefully.



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24 Dec 2009, 1:55 am

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I don't trust any statement that says never or always. I bet I can offend you.


She said, whilst calmly sipping her tea with a twinkle in her eye.


Nice line for a book.


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