[MD] Ham on Esthesia

[Heather Perella]

Jos and Ham,

     [Jos]
> In reality consciousness is a
> property which is continually
> > changing. Now it is present, now it is not
> present.

     [Ham]
> I think too much has been made of the so-called
> "discontinuity" of
> consciousness. While it is true that we infrequently
> focus in on our
> thoughts and feelings, this does not suggest that we
> are unaware of our
> "selfness" in our less introspective moments.

     I agree with you on this Ham.  I'm aware of what
I'm doing most of the time.  I notice different
degrees of consciousness, but that may only depend on
where I am focusing my attention.  When I sleep I'm
not seeing the trees in the woods outside the window.
     Once I was knocked unconscious, and believe me
you really are not here, then you are, seemingly.  I
was on the soccer field, the ball hit me in the head,
around 15 players where nearby (counting both teams,
of course), and next thing I know I'm waking up and
its' only me and the opponents goalie with the rest of
the players 75 yards away from me.

SA

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