Post-materialist science manifesto (Introduction)

by David Turell , Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 01:02 (3349 days ago) @ dhw

dhw: I agree with most of George's criticisms, but would welcome an open-minded approach to the problem of consciousness and to the study of psychic phenomena. I'm only chipping in here in order to add a massive HEAR HEAR to the following:
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> GEORGE: 17. Why can't materialists favour compassion respect and peace? .... Materialists can also have environmental awareness and favour the preservation of life forms, and be contemplative.
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> One of the great myths created by the religions is the idea that anyone who does not believe in God (or in their own particular God) is incapable of love, empathy, morality etc. ....I would still welcome this project, but George has highlighted the problem I mentioned earlier: I fear that like some scientists on the other side of the fence,they will colour their science with their personal prejudices.-And I would add HEAR HEAR. I had no need to comment on 17.