Everything is predictable except thought

Discussion in 'General Philosophy' started by Cortex_Colossus, Jun 18, 2008.

  1. Cortex_Colossus Banned Banned

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    Thought is actively spontaneous thus making the brain's "I" attachment non-algorithmic. So it must be said that if we can predict and calculate a particle or neuron's position and velocity at the same time limitlessly, we would master our own fate. If thought A results in action a, then thought B results in b...etc. This is human causality, which is utterly predictable. Yet if it is possible to consciously change, we can. So this would obviously be free will at its finest.
     
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  3. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    Since that cannot ever be achieved we will never attain such lofty goals.

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  5. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    Thought can probably be broken down to predictable processes.
     
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  7. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    I don't THINK so myself.
     
  8. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    Your thoughts are unpredictable and thus inadmissible.. lol
     
  9. Tnerb Banned Banned

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    It might be said that what we can refer to here is somewhat psychic also in nature or some of the topics of discussion.

    For example.

    It is predictable that I can examine someones thought processes at a "telepathic" level. Believe me, CC, I just got out of a group therapy session, and the main reson I am in there is thought activity. I have been there and done that as far as these things go, most importantly thouugh would be adversity.

    So, everything is predictable except thought, doesn't sound very predictable at all. I would go so far as to say the reverse almost.

    Thoughts CC?
     

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