The Nature of the Universe
Study, comment on, discuss & debate our knowledge of the Universe and everything in it!
Generally the universe is considered, in the philosophical sense, as everything that there is. Technically though, and for the purposes of this forum, it is everything that is, was and will be - it is ALL that occupies the space-time continuum that we have found ourselves to be in... which represents past, present and future. The Universe is the sum total of THIS reality - this bubble of Space, Matter and Energy in which we find ourselves.
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The Nature of Time
Study, comment on, discuss & debate our knowledge of Time and its passing!
Chaos is change, and Time is the rate of that change. The beginning of time is the birth of chaos, from which the Universe became extant and from which Life and ultimately Humanity became manifest. This 4th dimension is like the three linear dimensions of space, but is in fact a continuously branching chain of cause and effect, and its rate seems to be entirely relative to the observer.
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The Nature of Life
Study, comment on, discuss & debate our knowledge of Life and its origins!
Probably one of the biggest mysteries there is - why is there life... and where did it come from? All we can be sure of is that there IS life, an abundance of it - certainly on Earth there is, and probably scattered about the universe as well - in one form or another. Life is a teaming and ever evolving (and possibly inevitable) Force of Nature... it seems able to adapt, survive and flourish in some of the most harsh environments.
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The Nature of Humanity
Study, comment on, discuss & debate our knowledge of Humanity and the Human Race!
The Life-forms we call Modern Humans have only been around for approximately 250,000 years but they were preceded by numerous Hominids (each possessing the condition or quality that we call Humanity or being humane - though probably to varying degrees) that represent the later stages of an evolutionary process that has been transforming Life on Earth for Billions of Years into more and more sophisticated forms.
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The Nature of Consciousness
Study, comment on, discuss & debate our knowledge of Conciousness and the Self!
Consciousness is a psychological condition that manifests as the perception of what passes in a person's (or animal's?) own mind. Essentially it is the part of a person that is self-aware and is present - to some extent - in many, if not all, functions of the brain and nervous system. Consciousness and the notion of the self are complicated ideas that cover a number of different aspects of an individual's personality.
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Life is a Role Playing Game
Study, comment on, discuss & debate this strategy for Life and Living!
Consider yourself your favourite character in the hardest role-playing game you have ever played and are ever likely to play - every decision and action you make has consequences for your character - for Life IS a Role Playing Game... unfortunately - when you die - you really DO die and (possible reincarnation aside) there is no respawning! It's the most serious game you will ever play and it's one in which the stakes are unbelievably high.
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