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How should the Bible be interpreted?

Bigthink — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:55:56 +0100

: The Bible should be interpreted as you see fit and no other way.

The Bayesian Universe

Bigthink — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:44:10 +0100

: This big idea is a modification of the Big Bang based on a simple probability tformula called Bayes Theorem. It is not presented here at BigThink.com to change the practice of hard science, although I'm confident it will, so much as it is to show how simple an idea can be that will change the way we think about ourselves and the universe.

The Role of Reason and Religion

Bigthink — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:07:21 +0100

: Mr. Harris is correct but his focus is perhaps too narrow. How harmful is religion compared to science? A new perspective is needed on the optimum rolls of both.

The Host of Reason

Bigthink — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:36:57 +0100

: This presentation presents a structural relationship between reason and all the other human perceptive constructs like emotion, feelings, intuition and instinct that seem so at odds with our rational paradigm.

Re: What are the 10 Questions?

Bigthink — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:42:00 +0100

: While I anwsered all 10 questions individually, I find that they have a certain collectie continuity, so I am presenting a medley of all 10 in this one post.

Re: What is your question?

Bigthink — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:31:26 +0100

: Where is the vantage over my own misconception?

Re: What is your outlook?

Bigthink — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:10:57 +0100

: Lovin' it while it lasts.

Re: What is your counsel?

Bigthink — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:09:06 +0100

: My counsel is for Hawking and the Pope to give me a call.

Re: Who are we?

Bigthink — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:18:56 +0100

: We are a species dangerously overspecialized.

Re: Where are we?

Bigthink — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:22:45 +0100

We are at the crossroads of our survival.

"Went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees. Asked the lord for mercy. Save me if you please." -Eric Clapton

Re: What do you believe?

Bigthink — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:27:44 +0100

: I believe you must both believe with all heart and doubt with all your mind.

Re: What inspires you?

Bigthink — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:03:05 +0100

: I am inspired by the source of inspiration... my instinct.

Re: How do you contribute?

Bigthink — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:44:54 +0100

: I will probably contribute more to advance reason than to promote instinct, but the latter is far more my aspiration.

Re: What do you do?

Bigthink — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:25:45 +0100

: I write about how reason is but a class of feelings within the context of our instinct.

Re: Who are you?

Bigthink — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:08:33 +0100

: Who we are may better be left for others to decide.

Re: The God of Reason

Bigthink — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:00:54 +0100

: Dr. Pinker is an enormously astute thinker in this arena and I agree with the bulk of his points and all of his intent. But there are a few points I feel need further examination.