The Idolatry of Mind: The Simulated Universe

[IainH]

Please, ask questions if any of this is unclear. We're dealing with a mostly new and interesting idea, to say the least, that others may take seriously, with some far-reaching consequences.

This is NOT a new idea.  Back in the 60's, when those of us that did, tripped out on LSD, we talked about this concept all of the time.  That we were a "figment" of someone/thing's imagination.  It was a frequent topic and we would try to figure out how #1: it could be so   #2: what does it mean about us and who/what we are   and #3:  Who/what is having this figment?

And, I have no doubt, over the centuries, there have been many others who have thought/discussed the same thing in whatever words or manner they would have in their time/place.

Ha! That awoke a long sleeping memory. I had a hippy English teacher in the '70's who when his lesson ran short would ramble about "the universal mind" or some such hogwash. He smelled like patchouli so I guessed he smoked a joint at lunch. He was one of a new generation of idealistic young teachers who recognized I was falling through the cracks. He has to be in his 70's by now.  "God bless you Mr Cook, wherever you are. I'm still reading! "