Consciousness and Reincarnation: A Scientific Perspective

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The discussion explores the relationship between consciousness and the possibility of reincarnation from a scientific perspective. Participants question whether consciousness can emerge from a state of unconsciousness and if it could be regained after death. They debate the physical continuity of atoms that make up a person, suggesting that while the constituents may reassemble, the individual consciousness does not persist. The conversation also touches on philosophical implications of reincarnation and the potential need for new scientific frameworks to explain such phenomena. Ultimately, the dialogue reflects on the nature of existence and the continuity of self in relation to physical matter.
  • #31
Wow seriously, this is as overly speculative as it gets.

Freedom of speech doesn't apply on a privately run forum. There are rules regarding posts like this.
 
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  • #32
Tell me, what sentiments am I hurting? Or what 'mainstream' sciences do u want to back my theory? And when u say posts like 'this', what exactly do u mean...? There is a reason why these posts are here and not in metaphysics section

U are reacting rather strongly to a proposed alternate theory. Do you have anything better to suggest? Ur obviously not puTting it forth.
as for the force from star wars, all imagination has a basis in reality.
 
  • #33
All claims must be backed up by mainstream scienctific publications.

Overly speculative posts and personal theories are not allowed.

These are the forum guidelines.
 
  • #34
If its proof that u want, I will find it for you.
 
  • #35
jarednjames said:
All claims must be backed up by mainstream scienctific publications.

Overly speculative posts and personal theories are not allowed.

These are the forum guidelines.

It's the philosophy forum.

You're overdoing the materialistic human-centric point of view, just a bit. ;)
 
  • #36
jarednjames said:
All claims must be backed up by mainstream scienctific publications.

Overly speculative posts and personal theories are not allowed.

These are the forum guidelines.

There is no possible way in which to back up philosophical "Luft" of any magnitude, coming from anyone (ranging an unknown to giants of philosophy) , with mainstream scientific papers.
 
  • #37
Any post in philosophy regarding science or maths is subject to the same rules of the other forums. Philosophy forum rules, not mine.

The claims made are regarding a "life force" inside all living beings and the differences between being alive and dead. This is a Biology topic and better answers given in the biology forums for the claims made in those posts - to continue discussion here won't provide anything meaningful without someone who can give better input regarding the topic.

As per the posts themselves, they were an alternative hypothesis on the subject and they are specifically banned.

But hey, if the moderators feel the rules can be applied as they see fit and ignored where they don't wish to enforce them then so be it. It just lowers the quality of the forums.
 
  • #38
jarednjames said:
Any post in philosophy regarding science or maths is subject to the same rules of the other forums. Philosophy forum rules, not mine.

The claims made are regarding a "life force" inside all living beings and the differences between being alive and dead. This is a Biology topic and better answers given in the biology forums for the claims made in those posts - to continue discussion here won't provide anything meaningful without someone who can give better input regarding the topic.

As per the posts themselves, they were an alternative hypothesis on the subject and they are specifically banned.

But hey, if the moderators feel the rules can be applied as they see fit and ignored where they don't wish to enforce them then so be it. It just lowers the quality of the forums.

Let moderators handle it. A philosophy forum is the last place where anyone should ask for references from scientific journals. They are as inappropriate as asking a writer of SF literature for scientific papers to abck up his books.

One the other hand, I have to congratulate you for your outstanding conformity and obedience to the rules. I think that any newcomer to those forums should look up to you and learn from your example.
 
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