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Why Atheism and Secular Humanism are Failed Philosophies
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RE: Why Atheism and Secular Humanism are Failed Philosophies
November 28, 2011 at 12:28 pm (This post was last modified: November 28, 2011 at 12:32 pm by Heather.)
(November 28, 2011 at 12:20 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Ah, but be careful with what you jack your head into. Wouldn't want some ghost in the machine making "suggestions", would we....? I don't know, personally, I think anything sophisticated enough to create an entirely virtual world over and above the one your mind has already created is a double edged sword and probably shouldn't be granted direct access to your mind. Hasn't this sort of "reality" already caused us enough trouble without technological assistance? Angel

Yep, the idea of something/someone controlling my mind.. um, i'll go with no on that. Now, the idea of escaping reality for a bit, ok... but to give up full rein to a machine, negative.

Hahaha, this video is awesome, good call, Summer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UymJaMOEpAs

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RE: Why Atheism and Secular Humanism are Failed Philosophies - by Heather - November 28, 2011 at 12:28 pm

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