(April 7, 2015 at 4:22 pm)datc Wrote: The intuition is that human improvement is such a fundamental feature of our lives that we are led to the idea that it continues forever. But we can't conquer death on our own; so, perhaps there is something that helps us, in a (purposively?) hidden way.
Or - and you'd better sit down for this one, because it's gonna hurt... - maybe... the intuition... is WRONG.
(Also, that's not the obvious intuition. The intuition, as evidenced by every little kid everywhere, is that their dead mother/father/sibling is "sleeping and will never wake up." Religion sort of takes that sleeping intuition and says "yeah, but the dreams are real and awesome and they last forever.")
How will we know, when the morning comes, we are still human? - 2D
Don't worry, my friend. If this be the end, then so shall it be.
Don't worry, my friend. If this be the end, then so shall it be.