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Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2003 18:30:55 -0500
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Subject: Donaldson's Hostile Universe

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In #20770, Thomas Donaldson says "But the world, by which I mean the 
Universe itself and other universes if they exist, is NOT indifferent to 
us. It is hostile to us, and shows us that every day.."

FWIW, I've always viewed the universe as a neutral thing that is simply 
"there," with an infinite supply of features both comfortable and 
uncomfortable.  Thomas' description giving it an anthropomorphic 
consciousness which intends hostility, is a bit much to swallow.  It is 
akin to belief in an anthropomorphic deity.

I'd agree with Thomas though, that if/when God shows up, it will be time to 
break out the phasers and photon torpedoes.

Cryonics relevance:  The above lends optimism for success, as we are 
needing only to work our way around lesser minds and known obstacles, 
rather than fighting for our lives against an all-encompassing being intent 
on our destruction.

Cheers.

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