>I don't decide to have a new idea, I either have one or I don't, and I'd
>propose that this process is one of memes interacting, in my brain, the way
>memes do.
Isn't it the same as saying:
"I don't decide to have a new idea, I either have one or I don't,
and I'd propose that this process is one of *angels/devils* interacting,
in my brain, the way *angels/devils* do."
>And to me, a decision is the resolution of a competition between conflicting
>memes/ideas in my brain. Not "me" "freely deciding" what to do... just one
>meme outcompeting another for expression in my behaviour.
Again:
"And to me, a decision is the resolution of a competition between
conflicting
ideas in my brain. Not "me" "freely deciding" what to do... just one
*angel/devil* outcompeting another for expression in my behaviour."
Very useful concept if one wants to avoid responsibility for one's actions.
It has been tried many times and it still works.
Regards, Tadeusz (Tad) Niwinski from planet TeTa
tad@teta.ai http://www.teta.ai (604) 985-4159