Frank it is historically very complex. I listened to your podcast on the early church and Paul in which you advocate the traditional orthodox view. I have listened to several of your podcasts and they seem to be well written thoughtful apologetics for orthodox Christianity. I will listen to more of your podcasts on science and religion to better understand your philosophy and or metaphysic.
Hi John! I am basically telling a "narrative" from the perspective "of the" narrative. The narrative moves through stages. For example, Book II deals "specifically" with the development of science and religion; both start, or begin, with "orthodox" positions that "change over time." However, everything is told from the perspective "of the time." Book III, moves beyond the now understood orthodox positions to other "new" interpretations and "their" considerations about that orthodoxy. So, Book II establishes the basic orthodox positions of Judaism, Christianity, and Natural Science. Book III explores those influences. Book IV considers how those influences led to a new "quantum" perspective of reality based on quantum mechanics and string theory. Book V explains the nature of this new "quantum consciousness" and how it leads to Artificial Intelligence. Book VI is a deep consideration of Artificial Intelligence; the inevitable result of all our previous influences. It connects the key principles previously considered in the first five books that allows us to seriously consider the nature of Artificial Intelligence. Everything, is a "consideration" of how we got here; designed to to inspire thought about where we currently are (Artificial Intelligence) and what that means in regard to a new rational and empirical reality in the future. All of this ties directly in to how, and what, we should "teach" Artificial Intelligence and the nature of AI making "value judgments" involving moral considerations. That is where this is all going. To completely understand Artificial Intelligence and Digital Consciousness we must first possess a substantial grasp and understanding of human history and human consciousness; or How Things Work. AI will change everything - most people do not really understand what Artificial Intelligence actually is, or how much it is about to change our reality.
My new metaphysical consideration is that the traditional concept of "being," "non-being," and "becoming" is not accurate; the closer recognition is "being," "complete potential being," and "becoming," replacing the category of "non-being" with "complete potential being," as explained in book V. There is no state of "non-being," which solves a lot of philosophical, metaphysical, theological, and scientific challenges and paradoxes. Quantum consciousness represents this third metaphysical state of "complete potential being," or "quantum consciousness." Artificial Intelligence reflects its empirical manifestation. The development of a new digital consciousness called Artificial Intelligence will be the most consequential step in human history.
It's a long journey, but you will learn a lot about the nature of human and digital reality and consciousness; and it ends with a practical solution to the current AI dilemma. hope this helps.
Yes thank you. I bought your book, How Things Work, A Brief History of Reality, Volume 1-3.
Are you familiar with physicist, Federico Faggin? He is the genius behind the microprocessor and has a comprehensive understanding of AI. In his new book, Irreducible, he goes into great detail on AI and Consciousness. I recently saw an interview with Faggin, who was promoting his new book, and he was asked a question about consciousness and AI, and he said,
"My interest in consciousness began in the mid 80s, when I started a company to develop artificial neural networks – or rather, emulators of neural networks – so that we could create systems that could learn by themselves. I was studying neuroscience and biology, and I asked myself: ‘How come that all these books never mention consciousness?’ It seemed to me that consciousness cannot be the same as the electrical signals or the biochemical signals that I read about in those books. So I asked: ‘How can we go from electrical signals to feelings? What would it take to make a conscious computer?’ The problem began to haunt me, but I had to try to figure it out in my spare time because solving it was not the objective of the company. And after a while – I mean probably about half a year or a year – it became very clear that what I was asking was impossible to do."
The consensus among scholars today seems to be in favor of the Jerusalem Church's idea of Christianity and that Paul hellenized Christianity leading to the current fundamentalist Christian metaphysic. Scholar Elaine Pagels and others from the Westar Christianity Seminar advocate for a historical Jesus, downplay the role of Paul, and that Christianity was highjacked by Rome. What are your thoughts?
Hi TMc, it is not that Paul hates Jews, Paul is a complex character with unique facets related to Judaism, Christianity, and his own experience of spirituality. It is a unique perception of a unique experience. And as in all cases, important lessons can be learned by considering them from a rational and empirical perspective related to his understanding of love; which is based on "his" unique metaphysical vision of the "Christ." Given his complete 180 degree turn around, and previous history, it may be that Paul was slightly "obsessive-compulsive." In traditional Jewish terms "overly zealous," as he had also been as a "Pharisee" when he was persecuting Christians. Either way, despite any personal issues with Paul the man, Paul the historic figure influenced Christian theology, and therefore Western reality, in unique ways that have been both positive and negative from an empirical perspective. For whatever reason, secular or divine, Paul plays a major part in the evolution of Christianity and Christian theology. In general, it is wise to be cautious when harshly criticizing individuals in history who have changed history; like everyone else they are generally not either all good, or all bad. Also, they lived in a very different "time" with a very different perspective about how things work. They definitely make mistakes; because after all, they are only human! We could write an entire encyclopedia just about Paul - but alas, the story moves on... (be offline for a few days - publishing book VI this weekend)
Frank it is historically very complex. I listened to your podcast on the early church and Paul in which you advocate the traditional orthodox view. I have listened to several of your podcasts and they seem to be well written thoughtful apologetics for orthodox Christianity. I will listen to more of your podcasts on science and religion to better understand your philosophy and or metaphysic.
Hi John! I am basically telling a "narrative" from the perspective "of the" narrative. The narrative moves through stages. For example, Book II deals "specifically" with the development of science and religion; both start, or begin, with "orthodox" positions that "change over time." However, everything is told from the perspective "of the time." Book III, moves beyond the now understood orthodox positions to other "new" interpretations and "their" considerations about that orthodoxy. So, Book II establishes the basic orthodox positions of Judaism, Christianity, and Natural Science. Book III explores those influences. Book IV considers how those influences led to a new "quantum" perspective of reality based on quantum mechanics and string theory. Book V explains the nature of this new "quantum consciousness" and how it leads to Artificial Intelligence. Book VI is a deep consideration of Artificial Intelligence; the inevitable result of all our previous influences. It connects the key principles previously considered in the first five books that allows us to seriously consider the nature of Artificial Intelligence. Everything, is a "consideration" of how we got here; designed to to inspire thought about where we currently are (Artificial Intelligence) and what that means in regard to a new rational and empirical reality in the future. All of this ties directly in to how, and what, we should "teach" Artificial Intelligence and the nature of AI making "value judgments" involving moral considerations. That is where this is all going. To completely understand Artificial Intelligence and Digital Consciousness we must first possess a substantial grasp and understanding of human history and human consciousness; or How Things Work. AI will change everything - most people do not really understand what Artificial Intelligence actually is, or how much it is about to change our reality.
My new metaphysical consideration is that the traditional concept of "being," "non-being," and "becoming" is not accurate; the closer recognition is "being," "complete potential being," and "becoming," replacing the category of "non-being" with "complete potential being," as explained in book V. There is no state of "non-being," which solves a lot of philosophical, metaphysical, theological, and scientific challenges and paradoxes. Quantum consciousness represents this third metaphysical state of "complete potential being," or "quantum consciousness." Artificial Intelligence reflects its empirical manifestation. The development of a new digital consciousness called Artificial Intelligence will be the most consequential step in human history.
It's a long journey, but you will learn a lot about the nature of human and digital reality and consciousness; and it ends with a practical solution to the current AI dilemma. hope this helps.
Yes thank you. I bought your book, How Things Work, A Brief History of Reality, Volume 1-3.
Are you familiar with physicist, Federico Faggin? He is the genius behind the microprocessor and has a comprehensive understanding of AI. In his new book, Irreducible, he goes into great detail on AI and Consciousness. I recently saw an interview with Faggin, who was promoting his new book, and he was asked a question about consciousness and AI, and he said,
"My interest in consciousness began in the mid 80s, when I started a company to develop artificial neural networks – or rather, emulators of neural networks – so that we could create systems that could learn by themselves. I was studying neuroscience and biology, and I asked myself: ‘How come that all these books never mention consciousness?’ It seemed to me that consciousness cannot be the same as the electrical signals or the biochemical signals that I read about in those books. So I asked: ‘How can we go from electrical signals to feelings? What would it take to make a conscious computer?’ The problem began to haunt me, but I had to try to figure it out in my spare time because solving it was not the objective of the company. And after a while – I mean probably about half a year or a year – it became very clear that what I was asking was impossible to do."
Will AI really become conscious like humans?
TMc I was only asking a question. What was your point?
A counterfeit of a counterfeit ☝️🧩
In accordance, with yours & Ms Pagels’
I been under the false impression that Flavious Joseph was Saul who then masquerades as St. Paul ?
The consensus among scholars today seems to be in favor of the Jerusalem Church's idea of Christianity and that Paul hellenized Christianity leading to the current fundamentalist Christian metaphysic. Scholar Elaine Pagels and others from the Westar Christianity Seminar advocate for a historical Jesus, downplay the role of Paul, and that Christianity was highjacked by Rome. What are your thoughts?
That is part of a much larger story - very historically complex!
“And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. “
So much to chew on, but this quote from himself is telling, we all know about his road to Dam(ascus) conversion !!!
Thankyou, have u been exposed to the theory that Flavius Josephus who was Romes darling Jew Traitor, is In fact the Un-Holy Trinity? 🥰🍄
Hi TMc, it is not that Paul hates Jews, Paul is a complex character with unique facets related to Judaism, Christianity, and his own experience of spirituality. It is a unique perception of a unique experience. And as in all cases, important lessons can be learned by considering them from a rational and empirical perspective related to his understanding of love; which is based on "his" unique metaphysical vision of the "Christ." Given his complete 180 degree turn around, and previous history, it may be that Paul was slightly "obsessive-compulsive." In traditional Jewish terms "overly zealous," as he had also been as a "Pharisee" when he was persecuting Christians. Either way, despite any personal issues with Paul the man, Paul the historic figure influenced Christian theology, and therefore Western reality, in unique ways that have been both positive and negative from an empirical perspective. For whatever reason, secular or divine, Paul plays a major part in the evolution of Christianity and Christian theology. In general, it is wise to be cautious when harshly criticizing individuals in history who have changed history; like everyone else they are generally not either all good, or all bad. Also, they lived in a very different "time" with a very different perspective about how things work. They definitely make mistakes; because after all, they are only human! We could write an entire encyclopedia just about Paul - but alas, the story moves on... (be offline for a few days - publishing book VI this weekend)