The possibilities of physicalism (2 of 4)

Our consciousness has an entirely physical basis. This has certain unpleasant consequences, but it also holds the promise of incredible opportunities for transforming our very existence. http://emptv.com/

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[smoorkonijn]

Research and actually PRACTISE obe's , you'll materialistic view on the world/life will change rapidly. Next time you try to sound smart and 'educated' (which is you biggest problem) don't read of a screen , anyone can read and regurgigate.

[ZJemptv]

Yo, it's not like you have to be particularly smart or educated to notice that your mind doesn't just float free from your body and go for a stroll.

[winstono75]

@ZJemptv Smoke some DMT and get back to me on that assertion.

[magicalhearingman]

You're also assuming that anyone who disagrees with physicalism does NOT believe that all humans are equal, and therefore must be some kind of racist or homophobic...... Homosexuality.... seems like you've really got some insecurities with your sexuality. It's borderline depressing how spiritually sheltered you have been.

[magicalhearingman]

Interesting how you use fear as an argument considering the fact that my beliefs are far, far more terrifying than physicalism. I don't believe in physicalism because I have seen way too much evidence to the contrary, not because I'm sitting here afraid of death. That's quite an assumption for you to make (that every single person who does not believe in physicalism is terrified of it)- which I must point out that assumption is basically the opposite of science.

[magicalhearingman]

@smoorkonijn Pay these people no mind. They are the cattle of the elite. I'm currently learning astral projection, and plan on conducting scientific experiments on retrieving information similar to what Robert Monroe did (Journeys Out of the Body). Good luck with your work 93

[semperveritatem]

@smoorkonijn just because he's reading it doesn't mean it isn't original (or at least his combination and paraphrase of other's work, which just about everything is). He probably just wrote it down so he would be able to make the vid easier.

[way2jaded1]

ok if jz is doing his more educated vids by reading from someone else's work then he is one of the best script actors of all time either way you have to give him one hell of a lot of credit.

[O120009]

Interesting. Now, my objection: how can you be a physicalist and still pursue yourself as "me", "I", or whatever name you like? I understand cultural bonds give you that answer, at least in the beggining of your life. Sartre here. If so, would personal identity exist? Yes, but not in the sense you point consciousness to be.

[abazabba74]

i'll bet you're a big fan of ray kurzweil. i'm really enjoying the lecture on physicalism and its inherent possibilities.

[Toby7519]

You assume that ADHD and Depression are dissorders of the brain, but are they or are they just natural processes of conscience that our current state of society deems as in appropriate.