[MD] Through a glass darkly

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Hi Ham,

My statement of "center of the universe" was rhetorical.  The universe
is expanding in equal rates away from us in all directions.  This
would put the edge of the universe at equal distances in all
directions.  Thus, "technically" we are at the center of the universe.
 Now if you want to bring in more dimensions to state that this is not
the case, be my guest, but if so you would just be guessing, or making
things up.

For the latest microwave map of the universe, please visit:

http://wmap.gsfc.nasa.gov/

I stick by my premise that we cannot create quality or value, only
interpret it.  The brain is part of the universe and cannot be made
distinct or the source of value.  What happens in our heads is exactly
the same as what is happening in the universe at large.  Nothing
special except that we inhabit it, sorry.

But, you know my position on this.  For me it is a sense of freedom
and unity more than anything.  That is what is special.

For the most part, I am in agreement with your ontology.

Cheers,
Mark

On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Ham Priday <hampday1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> Greetings, Adrie (Mark mentioned) --
>
> On Fri., Feb. 18, 2011 at 1:59 AM, "Adrie Kintziger <parser666 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Ham, Can you clarify on how you define the term Antropocentrism?
>> In order to react on your article, better to keep in tune with your terms.
>> good work Btw.
>
> Thanks, Adrie.  (I didn't receive a "sent" copy of this post in my box, so I
> sent a duplicate before spotting your response.)  I noted Mark's assertion,
> "Technically we are at the 'center' of the universe."  Although I question
> the word "technically" -- does he mean metaphysically, perhaps? -- the
> statement suggests an anthropocentric worldview.
>
> Anthropocentrism (note the correct spelling) is the belief that man is the
> most significant (i.e., "central") entity in the universe.  The
> anthropocentrist interprets the world in terms of human values and
> experiences.  (Don't we all?)   I have always maintained that man is a
> "special creation" -- a cognizant creature endowed with an exquisite sense
> of value and the freedom to act as his values direct him.  In my philosophy
> of Essence, value-sensibility is the essential core of human individuality
> from which all being is actualized.
>
> My commendation to you folks is based only on the statements recently
> quoted.  I'm of course aware that they do not necessarily represent your
> complete ontogeny.
>
> Best regards,
> Ham
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