The discussion explores the phenomenon of similar beliefs in a creator among various ape civilizations across the globe, examining the implications of these beliefs in relation to evolution and human cognition. It touches on themes of language development, cultural transmission, and the intersection of science and philosophy.
Participants express differing views on the relationship between science and philosophy, particularly regarding the ability of science to address "why" questions. There is no consensus on the implications of evolutionary theory for the development of religious beliefs, with multiple competing perspectives presented.
The discussion reflects a variety of assumptions about the nature of belief, the role of evolution in shaping human thought, and the distinction between scientific and philosophical questions. Some participants acknowledge the complexity of these topics without resolving the underlying uncertainties.
Kglocc said:I'm sorry, I've never heard of Goedel before, and I can't quite grasp what the wikipedia is trying to say about incompleteness theorem. But how does that, "not allow for infinity within the human mind"? Are you saying that Goedel somehow proved we cannot comprehend infinity with a proof? Even so, the concept of infinity may be impossible in the human mind, but actual infinity still exists (i.e. in math and physics) right?