by Linja » June 22nd, 2005, 4:26 am
Wow, a lot to reply to... I'll just do it in order... Look for your name for a reply.
Mortal,
I think that humans have done much to merit pride over dogs and other animals. We show an understanding of the universe around us that is seemingly void to animals. Animals (as science would suggest) have a limited impact on the world in comparison to us. We work on understanding the very laws of nature and the universe. We have the power to change the world, and even the power to leave this world. No animal shows this level of intelligence and power. On the same token though, we unfortunantly use our minds and power to great evil, and that is sad to see, but it all comes down to what the individual does, and in general, we have much superiority over animals.
Makidas,
I agree with you. I read a book about theories on animal telepathy, and I must say it was very convincing. I saw a movie about dolphins, and the narrator was talking about how scientists were fascinated by dolphin's ability to communitate in quite a level of detail, but they weren't sure how they do, as the sounds they create are limited it variation, so there must be more to it. They concluded that it was something unknown, possibly body-language in combination with clicks, or telepathy. I personally favour the latter, as they can also communicate with humans on an impressive level. If there is no telepathy involved, there must be something else astounding allowing them this level of interaction. As for what seperates us for the animals, refer to my reply to Mortal, if you havn't already.
Sandy,
I'm not sure what you're agreeing with Mortal on sorry... If it was what you quoted, then I too agree, although I am proud. I don't know what you meant by #2, about Mortal studying natural disasters either, apologies again. I agree with what you said about perfection. As perfection is impossible to define as anything more than a fictional image, perfection is only possibly two things. Non-existent, or imperfect. Having imperfection being perfection itself is unfortunately a paradox, but it's still a possibility.
dharden,
Nicely put.
Mortal,
On perfection. Nicely put also. I agree that man is neither good nor evil but both, and again, in my view this just comes down to the individual. There are good men, and evil men. I'm not sure why this is, maybe the devil, maybe it's necessary for the cosmic balance of negative and positive (ying-yang/tao), whatever it is, you're dead right. I just hope that I am good.
Jack,
Beautiful post. That's going to keep me awake tonight, and I agree very much with everything you said. :)
Thanks a lot for your intelligent posts, you guys always give me heaps to think about.
-Linja