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    Scientists are testing theories of consciousness.

    Human bodies are autonomous machines that are evolved to survive in a constantly changing environment. As any roboticist knows, autonomous machines need to be aware of conditions in their environment and their own health. They need to monitor health and changing conditions that could affect...
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    AOC exaggerates her account of the Capital Building riot.

    It is also true that AOC never claimed that her office was in the Capitol building. It was in another building that was connected to the Capitol by tunnels, and her building was evacuated because of the invasion of the Capitol building. She never exaggerated anything. Other people in her...
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    In your own words - What does "Atheist" mean?

    Rather than attempt to refute what I wrote, you simply repeat your position as if I hadn't addressed it. So we are now into argumentum ad nauseam territory. Definitions have nothing to do with helping atheists and theists resolve their differences. So I don't care whether you like my...
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    Is the Ukraine whistleblower’s identity public?

    Then you are still wearing blinders when it comes to understanding the Democratic Party. I don't believe that there are no moderates in the Republicans Party, but many of them are necessarily in hiding now. Those like Justin Amash, who step out of line, risk being primaried for their...
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    What kind of dualist are you?

    Generally speaking, property dualism is compatible with materialism, so atheists would tend to be property dualists. Substance dualism is associated with spiritualism and is more compatible with theism.
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    Is the Ukraine whistleblower’s identity public?

    That's true, but irrelevant. As I said, the Democrats really have no other choice than to bring articles of impeachment. That is risky, because a few Democrats may side with Republicans in opposing them. After the 2018 blue wave, there are a number of Democrats in districts where impeachment...
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    Is the Ukraine whistleblower’s identity public?

    I think that you are letting your partisan wishful thinking color your political calculus about what Democrats are likely to do. Just as Republicans have to answer to their base of support, so do Democrats. So you need to look at what motivates Democrats in the House from that perspective. It...
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    Is the Ukraine whistleblower’s identity public?

    His name has already been echoing around the right wing blogosphere, but this is just part of the sideshow that Republicans intend to put up as a smokescreen to distract from the serious nature of the charges. The only purpose in doing so is to get revenge on the person who triggered the...
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    In your own words - What does "Atheist" mean?

    OK, if I understand you correctly, you are saying that you do not like my preferred primary definition of "atheist", i.e. person who rejects belief in gods. You don't like it, because, in a dispute with theists, it puts atheists on a more equal footing with theists. My point, of course, is...
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    In your own words - What does "Atheist" mean?

    Oh, I'll admit to digging deep into semantics and even in getting too pedantic about it, having written a dissertation on the subject that launched my career as a linguist. If you know any lexicographers, then you know that they can argue vehemently with each other over the nuances of a...
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    In your own words - What does "Atheist" mean?

    We seem to be in violent agreement on this point. I know that you have been reading my posts, but you seem to have arrived at a conclusion about the content of those posts which is at odds with what they actually say. I am bemused by your response. Wow. I again agree with you...
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    In your own words - What does "Atheist" mean?

    OK, I'll spell it out for you, although I think that you would know the difference, if you gave it some thought. Lack belief This presupposes that the agent has an absence of belief. Dogs lack a belief in gods. Babies lack a belief in gods. They are unaware of what gods are, so they hold no...
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    In your own words - What does "Atheist" mean?

    I would ask you to read Post #191 to get a better idea of my views on this subject. I don't want to have to repeat myself.
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    In your own words - What does "Atheist" mean?

    That is because "atheism" defines a belief about existence. The word "atheist" refers to someone who holds a belief about the existence of gods. If someone rejects a belief that gods exist, that is tantamount to accepting a belief that they don't. I don't know how I could make this point...
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    What kind of dualist are you?

    Well, I did start this thread in a way that invited discussion and debate about dualism, but I do appreciate your efforts to give your perspective on the subject. I have not problem with your rejection of philosophical (atheistic?) naturalism, but I don't see how you can do that without...
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