We obviously aren't a random collection of atoms, for there is non-random order both in the molecules formed by the atoms and in the overall structure of the human body. If the atoms in a human body were randomly arranged, you'd just get a load of gas and a few crystalline solids.
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Are we just a random collection of atoms?
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Just atoms, but not a random collection. An improbable collection that took the universe 15 billion years to assemble.Comment
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Take a ride in threaded's time machine and there is a very good chance that you'll not even be classed as a 'collection'.How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostJust atoms, but not a random collection. An improbable collection that took the universe 15 billion years to assemble.Comment
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostI believe so.
And if you think we're something more, what's your evidence?
Yes 'we' are. All 'life' is more than a collection of atoms.
Especially in the higher forms, an individual identity is an emergent property of the collection of atoms.
This is really basic stuff.
</mode>How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostWhere (and how) is it all going to end is the next big question. That and was it all futile.
Yes.How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
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Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostIt ends everywhere with everything getting very, very cold and dark.
Yes.
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Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostIt ends everywhere with everything getting very, very cold and dark.
Yes.Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostThought experiment:
Lets say we replace one atom of you. Would you notice that? ...I think not
So lets say we go round and replace one atom at a time....would you notice that?...no
Now we've replaced all your atoms, and we built a new you with atoms we took out, and put them exactly in the same place...OK
Which is you, the one whose atoms have been replaced or the new constructed you, using the old atoms?
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