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To: Blind Eye Jones
Interesting response!

Linguists believe that the structure of language is embedded in the DNA. For example, all languages form sentences with subjects, verbs, and objects.

A headier subset of linguists believe that not only are languages embedded, but ideas, as well. As the language evolves, it gives rise to new “ideas.” They are released like bubbles — and form the basis of innovation. They trigger conscious evolution in groups of humans.

This is probably the same as your “id” idea, merely expressed using a different paradigm.

16 posted on 06/13/2007 12:46:28 AM PDT by Sleeping Beauty
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To: Sleeping Beauty

Your image of ideas as bubbles is like dreams released from the subconscious that bubble up through the floor boards of consciousness. I can see your comparison.


17 posted on 06/13/2007 7:56:49 AM PDT by Blind Eye Jones
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