[MD] Consciousness a la Platt

[Platt Holden]

> > Platt:
> > Why do 
> > you think "spontaneously arise" is any different than "oops." 
> > 
> > What do you think the difference is?
> > 
> > Ron:
> > Question is, who's doing the "oops"?  it implies a mistake by a
> "maker".
> > 
> > "spontaneously arise" is more of a neutral term for "who the heck
> knows
> > but we are here just the same."
> 
> Platt:
> 
> Thanks. To me "oops" means "Who the heck knows?." How about "got lucky?"
> 
> Ron:
> I believe it's a best guess sort of scenario, what makes sense is a
> guess
> that is supported by evidence and observation. A reason for that guess.
> What I sense your argument is about is the absolute authority that
> traditional science seems to subliminally exert. That façade of "fact" 
> 
> What MoQ suggests is to re-examine the "evidence" in other ways to
> arrive
> at a possibly more accurate interpretation, it also suggests that the
> value
> of the interpretation may not be as high quality as originally thought to
> be.

I think "best guess" is irrelevant when the answer of "spontaneously arise" 
is simply a description that explains nothing. It would be better (more 
honest) if the answer was, "We don't know." As for the MOQ alternative, 
very well put. I agree. 

Thanks,
Platt