11-23-2004, 04:30 AM
jahcs,Nov 22 2004, 08:25 PM Wrote:We, as human creatures, are able to move beyond our "programing." We have the power to choose.
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Are we?
What is this magical contraption that doesn't obey the laws of physics that allows us to perform actions and create thoughts that aren't a result of electrical impulses in our brain?
What is an example of human behaviour that is not 'programmed'?
Are you considering something not to be 'programmed' because it seems too complex or 'spontaneous', or 'creative'? Note that Chaos theory shows us how easily complex behaviour can be created from very simple mechanical well defined rules (such as bird flocking behaviour etc.)
P.S. I know that we are going to devolve into the theological or philosophical realm here (and that is somewhere I have no ability to respond in), and I fully expect neither of our 'sides' to convince the other, so am just providing the above to show where I am getting my *opinion* from.
P.P.S. I'm only responding because I am responding to stimuli :P