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General Science / The Potency Of Truth, The Simple Perception of A Child
« on: 17/08/2007 03:59:59 »
The prepared mind. It seem clear to me that the ability to perceive a reasonable understanding of any proposition or idea requires, at the very least, a prepared mind. What does this mean. A mind that is free from preconceptions and biases. Any subject, topic, or ides that is discussed within this forum, or anywhere else, is of limited value, if not viewed with a mind that is unfettered with conditioned thinking, and ungrounded knowledge. As such, we are often to quick to access the value of an opinion or "fact" without the minimum degree of information necessary to form a useful response. I do not deny that such exchanges can have real value, as with, for instance ,the exchanges between a knowledgeable teacher and a budding student. But if our goal is to facilitate a path towards the quality of knowledge and understanding that lead to a genuine dialog, than, perhaps we might consider what is essential to achieve the direct perception of a child. I don't pretend to hold the key. Moreover, I cannot persuade you of its value. I suspect, many of you instinctively realize the need for this goal. Perhaps meditation, journalizing, reflection, communing with nature, creative endeavors, and the like can get us closer to this goal. You must discover the best way for yourself. I believe it is a worthy and difficult ambition. Thank you for this opportunity to precipitate.