RE: virus: Parmenides and the problem of abstract and concrete.

From: Joe Dees (hidden@lucifer.com)
Date: Sat Mar 27 2004 - 08:23:17 MST

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    True enough; information (meaningful pattern) does not exist in the abstract, as pure form. It must be instantiated (coded) in matter/energy. Even our 'abstract' thoughts likewise are encoded in dynamic energy patterns flitting through our neurons and synapses. Perceived pattern is meaningful insomuch as it triggers a patterned response (recognition/recall based upon relationship to past experience) in the cognitive neuron/synapse network which it reaches via the senses (vision, audition, olfaction, gustation and taction). All concepts are grounded in percepts, and recurse to inform them.

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