Did you know that the mother communicates to her eggs before leaving the beach? They also have a very complex verbal and non verbal way of communicating which begins even before they hatch.

Even if it is an illusion created by the brain, does that make it any less existent?

Yes. Or in other words:

If you see a mirage of a spring in the desert can you quench your thirst?

That better for you?

What exactly do you think consciousness is (or is not)?

Evidence suggests that “consciousness” is the mechanism that allows separate parts of the brain to communicate with other parts of the brain and coordinate activities. The hypothesis is this is done by the frontal cortex which is responsible for reasoning, decision making, and controlling voluntary movements. However, there is still much research required in Neurosciences before we have a solid theory and understanding of consciousness.

Trump is going to set so many records as President. Some might even say the most records of any President ever. Unfortunately for him, they aren’t good things to be remembered for.

I have stated my thoughts quite clearly, but allow me to do it again:

Your entire hypothesis is bunk, and you need to jump through hoops to make it work while it also immediately fails using any other example. I know you feel smart because you think philosophy matters. Which it does, but only until it runs into actual Science. You have no argument to support whatever point you are trying to make and now you default to consistent personal attacks and fart smelling because you cannot reliably justify your position.

Is that clear enough for you or am I still “proving myself cowardly to state my thoughts”? Do you have any follow up questions to make it more clear to you?

Define instincts and provide an example of them being inherent.

I had the exact same problem with a Lenovo laptop when trying to get Mint on to it for my partner. Unfortunately I do not remember how the hell I managed it because I had the same issue as non of the keys would get me where I needed to go. I know I held the key before turning on the computer though, and I am pretty sure it was the esc key.

Sorry I couldn’t be more help. But lenovo laptops can eat all the dicks. haha

There definitely is no evidence to support an inherent “moral compass” in humans or any other animal because there is no evidence to support genetic memory which would be required to pass information without teaching it.

Yes it is. But not the way you think.

Whatever you say buddy.

Even if it is an illusion created by the brain, does that make it any less existent?

This is incorrect. You likely have learned little on your own, especially true regarding behavior.

Why do you believe humans need anything exterior to hallucinate?

Why is the Unicorn being imagined different than the oasis to you?

I would imagine that seeing a Unicorn would be quite the experience.

There is a word for “Unicorn” as well.

Why wouldn’t you be? They are intelligent, clean up the areas they live in, and are beautiful birds.

The fact that there is word for this experience demonstrates that the experience itself objectively exists, which only serves to prove my point.

My statement is my argument. Read the rest of the thread for further details.

Education is a service that can be run for profit.

Infrastructure building can be run for profit.

Home building can be run for profit.

Doesn’t mean any of it should.

I would rather my tax dollars go to the services we need which includes postal. You may live in an area that easily has other alternatives, but this is Canada and most of our country is rural.

I added to the conversation. Care to do the same?

I always try to prepare in a way that does not require things like electricity and fuel considering that if you require either for long term survival you are putting yourself on a ticking clock. Things I have in a go bag are some basic tools, some basic supplies like food and water, and a local outdoor survival manual that I purchase when a new addition comes out.

Healthcare is a service that can be run for profit.

Education is a service that can be run for profit.

Infrastructure building can be run for profit.

Home building can be run for profit.

Doesn’t mean any of it should.

I would rather my tax dollars go to the services we need which includes postal. You may live in an area that easily has other alternatives, but this is Canada and most of our country is rural.