Well...you should know by now that i always include both the noumenal and the phenomenal as being identical..in this case as the "universe".
As for why it matters? It only matters if we are able to realize this truth directly (i haven't). In other words, realize our own identity and oneness with the universe. What might be called a "human singularity occurance", at which point said knowledge would be at our disposal. An AGI might bring us closer to this understanding. It will be interesting to see if this is so... Back to Novamente :) Kevin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben Goertzel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 3:03 PM Subject: RE: [agi] more interesting stuff > > In this sense, I wonder if the universe does not already "know" everything > > that we(sentient beings) have ever known and will ever know. In > > fact, this > > is my current thinking, which doesn't have to be shared by others :-p > > But do you mean the PHYSICAL universe, or some other interpretation of the > word "universe" ?? > > That makes a big difference... > > I will say this: I certainly *don't know* if that's the case or not ;) The > question is, what does it matter in practice to me?? > > OK, let's get back to AGI !!! > > ben > > ------- > To unsubscribe, change your address, or temporarily deactivate your subscription, > please go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > ------- To unsubscribe, change your address, or temporarily deactivate your subscription, please go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
