Buddhism

GliderGuider

(21,088 posts) Fri Feb 3, 2012, 04:25 PM Feb 2012

There's a thread on the nature of consciousness (with a nod to Buddha-nature) on E&E

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The Energy&Environment board isn't noted for long, thoughtful, non-confrontational exchanges on the nature of consciousness, but this thread is chock-full of win.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/11275313

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There's a thread on the nature of consciousness (with a nod to Buddha-nature) on E&E (Original Post) GliderGuider Feb 2012 OP

I really enjoyed your essay. ellisonz Feb 2012 #1

Thanks! GliderGuider Feb 2012 #2

Ehh... ellisonz Feb 2012 #3

No, I was surprised by how *positive* the reception was! GliderGuider Feb 2012 #4

There definitely does seem... ellisonz Feb 2012 #5

ellisonz

(27,739 posts)

1. I really enjoyed your essay.

Reply to GliderGuider (Original post)

Sat Feb 4, 2012, 12:57 AM

Feb 2012

Thank you for writing that and cross-posting to this forum.

Aloha!

GliderGuider

(21,088 posts)

2. Thanks!

Reply to ellisonz (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 4, 2012, 12:47 PM

Feb 2012

i was very surprised by its reception.

ellisonz

(27,739 posts)

3. Ehh...

Reply to GliderGuider (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 4, 2012, 01:03 PM

Feb 2012

...well you can only expect so much from "scientists."

GliderGuider

(21,088 posts)

4. No, I was surprised by how *positive* the reception was!

Reply to ellisonz (Reply #3)

Sat Feb 4, 2012, 01:07 PM

Feb 2012

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People gave the ideas some serious thought. My expectations had been seriously eroded by my participation in that group, but this time they surprised me quite pleasantly.

ellisonz

(27,739 posts)

5. There definitely does seem...

Reply to GliderGuider (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 4, 2012, 10:59 PM

Feb 2012

...to be a range of opinions in E/E regarding several issues. I'm subscribed but don't post much.

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