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		perching_aix on Feb 27, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A new proposal for how mind emerges from matter You're describing the scientific method. Philosophy is not for "understanding the universe". Surely it cannot be blamed for not fulfilling a goal you only imagine it to have.

scotty79 on Feb 27, 2025 [–]

It can be blamed for being pretentious useless ramblings.

gnz11 on Feb 27, 2025 | [–]

Nah, that is strictly the domain of political punditry.

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