The forum discussion explores the phenomenon of similar beliefs in a creator among various ape civilizations across the globe. Participants reference Richard Dawkins and Larry Krauss, discussing how different cultures developed deities despite geographical and temporal separations. The conversation highlights the intersection of science and philosophy, emphasizing that while science explains "how" phenomena occur, it does not address "why" they happen. The discussion concludes that understanding evolution and human psychology could provide insights into the origins of these beliefs.
PREREQUISITESThis discussion is beneficial for anthropologists, psychologists, philosophers, and anyone interested in the intersection of science and religion, particularly in understanding how similar belief systems emerged across different cultures.
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?