12-19-2010, 12:08 PM
(12-19-2010, 11:09 AM)Ali Quadir Wrote:Like I was trying to say, it has been identified as a "meme" i.e. materialism/reductionism. Operating from within the meme, it is not possible to see alternative mindsets. For example, it is only from the next higher meme - "Green" that one begins to understand the validity of subjective reality. There are many such developmental models available, such as Wilber's levels or stages.(12-18-2010, 09:26 PM)zenmaster Wrote: Formally, I think they are aware of the danger of bias.They most certainly are part of the curriculum. In my opinion it's just the fanboys, not the highly educated scientists. who understand what science does not know. There is a course most universities offer, the philosophy of science. In my opinion the degree to which people understand this topic is the degree to which they are true scientists. Calculus and methodology is important but it won't tell you what you cannot know. So people who didn't get this invariably over extend the reach of scientific exploration.
Also, take a look at his "pre/trans" fallacy. Many people in these forums, including Carla/Q'uo, have fallen for it when evaluating tribal culture (as being in a high or even the last subdensity. Evolving up the density does require, at some point, reaching transpersonal development. But the tribal stage is still operating within participation mistique or beginning stages of experience in this realm.