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midonov123
I refer to facts. The earth is approx. 5 billions year old, the time of apparition of man is insigificant compared to that figure. Our sun is only a vary faint star compared to the infinite number of stars and galaxies...
This is what I mean by space and time. There is nothing metaphysical here. But this is getting philosophical and it's not the purpose of that thread I guess.
But Midonov, it seems to some extent you've incorporated the E&M aspect of the 'philosophy'above.
Impartial, accurate, and precise observation of space and time, a science, does not in itself render man increasingly insignificant. In fact I enjoy the increased knowledge and appreciate the skills of our scientists. Only when one asks, what does the evidence mean, does it begin to approach philosophy. Then, as a matter for philosophy, it is absurd to suggest things like 'create my reality' or otherwise postulate as a landmarkian might in opposition to the evidence or otherwise. That kind of 'subjectivism' is the philosophical antithesis of Aristotle's 'A=A' which refers to identity, a precursor for logic and science (and technology).
Also, to hear a landmarkian say something similar to "it means what it means" is interesting....
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midonov123
What I want to point at here is at Landmark's message that "Life is empty and meaningless...".
I know. That message is not scientific, and no scientific research could result in such an anti-concept. It is exactly what you called it...a message.
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midonov123
If we want to fight the philosophy of Landmark, we need to offer philosophical arguments that will counter those of emptiness.
Ask them to prove life is E&M.
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midonov123
I think many get addicted to Landmark because they fall for their rethoric and they feel their life is "empty and meaningless" outside Landmark. Therefore, for some, adopting the New Age philosophy (that you create your own reality .. like a God) is addicting.
I think you're right.