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Gomedome,
Perfectly said. I understand what you're saying and I totally agree. All I can say is that in my opinion, you personally seem to look at things on the scientifical logic first, then consider the other approach. This is not an insult nor a compliment; it's just the way you approach these types of subjects. Many scientists and medical doctors tend to use that approach first, too. (Actaully, in college I learned that most men first use logic and most women first use emotion.) You are a very intelligent person and that is why I am always interested in your outlooks and opinions.
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 11, 2004 at 4:01 PM
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You see SpitFire70
the difference is more than subtle. Where only a fool would suggest that there are not a number of unexplained occurences taking place every day it is the understanding or belief in the reasons they in fact take place that is the differential in perspective. In other words you and I will see the same event take place but approach it's understanding from totally different paths. When neither of us can arrive at a conclusion within absolute terms neither can be absolutely correct. Where I tend to think that the human mind is easily subjected to manipulation the converse is that the human mind also has abilities we do not understand. I tend to look at the construction of the human mind first in explaning causal factors of unexplained phenomena.
posted by
gomedome
on July 11, 2004 at 2:34 PM
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Thanks for the comments Gomedome,
and for the explanation. I understand what you're saying about the differences now. First, I'm sorry for saying you have an absolute disbelief in the paranormal; I take that back because that's too extreme to put it that way. I do believe that the human mind is capable of manipulations of all kinds, but I also know that many people do know what they have experienced and that being the reason for their beliefs.
I mentioned the aliens not making contact (good point about why we haven't made contact with them yet either) but I merged the paranormal aspect with that only to make a point that aliens existance hasn't been proven or disproven; making it "unexplained" which is how the subjects are related.
You and I do have many of the same outlooks and opinions on a lot of things (i.e. religion) I always enjoy your stuff! Thanks again for commenting. 
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 11, 2004 at 2:15 PM
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Wow Spitfire70--it's been a long time since my user name was featured in a
blog title. You cover a lot of ground here with a number of things we agree on. Likewise my comment will probably turn into a posting but I would like to take the opportunity to clear up one point. In rebuttle to my statement : “Is it conceivable that we are alone as the sole sentient species in the vastness of the universe ? Probably not.”
You say this: " Well, if you don’t believe we’re alone, (which I don’t either cause that’s just arrogant to think) then why haven’t aliens made contact with us yet? Just because they haven’t (yet) you still believe they most likely exist…seemingly a bit hypocritical in your absolute non belief of any type of paranormal. "
How are the two ( aliens and the paranormal ) possibly connected ? Two individual and unrelated subjects.
The question asking why they haven't made contact with us yet ?... is a non starter. The answer may be as simple as why have we not made contact with them yet ? and we know the answer to that one. Our current knowledge of physics does not yet allow us to traverse the great distances of space to reach them, if they are out there. Keep in mind that the notion of intelligent extraterrestrial life is just that, a notion. They could be dumber than rocks. Mankind could be the most advanced sentient species in our space quadrant. Who knows ?
As for the paranormal, again it is unrelated and the tenuous linking of the two is hardly grounds to suggest my perspective is hypocritical. Even the last statement suggesting I have an absolute non belief in the paranormal is innacurate. Some people define all kinds of unrelated occurances as the paranormal to lend credence to the contention of it's existence and of it's legitemacy as a real science. Everything from simple mother's intuition to alien visitations as you have just done. Into this mish mash is thrown the religious spiritual element with an entire host of additional influencing factors.
The simularities between all of these unrelated subjects only having one constant running through all of them. That being the frailties and the ease of manipulation of the human mind.
posted by
gomedome
on July 11, 2004 at 1:02 AM
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Ok, Ariala, I read your blog
and commented on it. Looking forward to any opinions on it. Regardless, be open-minded but safe.
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 11, 2004 at 12:19 AM
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Ariala, I haven't been on very long today cause
my 4 1/2 yr old stepdaughter comes down from Delaware tomorrow (Sunday) to stay for a few weeks. Gotta surprise new bedroom we fixed up for her...taking up so much time...as will the next few weeks with her here. I must have missed that blog (not as much time to read) but I'm going to find it now....
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 10, 2004 at 11:05 PM
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I am still amazed that people don't believe these things. Even though
we may interpret things differently, I'm with you on this and know this stuff is real. If you read my Random Acts of Kindness blog today, I deal with the paranormal. I am trying to decide about visiting a strange house.
posted by
Ariala
on July 10, 2004 at 6:12 PM
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