To: beavus
He wondered whether scientists would ever be able to measure the onset of consciousness in infants and speculated that consciousness might be similar to what physicists call a "phase transition," an abrupt and sudden large-scale transformation resulting from several microscopic changes. I've been observing the development of my infant son for the last 17 months and it's obvious that consciousness develops gradually.
To: wideminded
I've been observing the development of my infant son for the last 17 months and it's obvious that consciousness develops gradually. Gradual development is not a concept most people on this forum are comfortable with. It is an obvious fact of nature, but most are still not comfortable with it.
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08/10/2005 3:35:52 PM PDT by
beavus
(Hussein's war. Bush's response.)
To: wideminded
I've been observing the development of my infant son for the last 17 months and it's obvious that consciousness develops gradually. I disagree, not with your observation, but with your conclusion. What you are seeing is your child's growing ability to communicate his consciousness to you & others.
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