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To: tortoise
This is a simplistic view and incorrect. Null mappings or incomplete mappings between two or more contexts will break any semblence of perfect subjective symmetry. Mathematically speaking, the only way to have the same subjective impression of any event among multiple minds is if they are absolutely identical. Even receiving identical experiences for their entire existence in a different order or temporally shifted will break the symmetry. It is mathematically intrinsic to the type of representational system used in the brain that "perfect understanding" or identical subjective impressions is impossible. Never mind the fact that transaction theory does not allow us to truly guarantee the synchronization of "indisputable facts" even in the case of identical minds; a synchronization protocol that can make facts "indisputable" is not possible, and all approximations of it will necessarily break the symmetry. In other words, "hive minds" of perfect and identical understanding are actually mathematically impossible. Telepathy is just a different, and perhaps more efficient, transport for the same basic protocol.

Are you like this all the time?

337 posted on 05/24/2003 11:18:53 PM PDT by AdamSelene235 (Like all the jolly good fellows, I drink my whiskey clear....)
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To: AdamSelene235
Are you like this all the time?

Much of the time. I am surrounded by people who appreciate technical rigor, and mental masturbation for its own sake doesn't really interest me. I only really have two posting modes, humorous and technical, or I don't even post at all.

What, should I lay off a theoretical analysis if it ruins the mood for idle speculation? I make it my life's mission to make sure the rubber is actually in contact with the pavement as much as possible, so such posting is basically reflexive.

370 posted on 05/25/2003 10:44:22 AM PDT by tortoise
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