To answer that question <what evidence do you have to support your view that
there is no reality beyond the physical?>
I do not understand your interpretation. We may have semantic differences in
the way we interpret the words physical or reality. I do not understand your
use of the words beyond the physical. I only refer to the fact that human
systems evolve in a culture. They require food, clothing ,shelter, love,
warmth, and a physiological propensity to share with others. All phenomena is
based on interaction of radiant energy in a world and universe that is subject
to physical laws and processes that interact with one another. All systems
seem to respond to these physical laws that comprise our world even the
metaphysicians. They too are subject to the laws of gravity. If you are
referring to the metaphysical interpretation of life I suggest you discus the
problems with theologians or other metaphysician.
If there is a non physical reality we can’t deal with it because it is
non referential. We at The Venus Project do not concern ourselves with the
metaphysical and old philosophical interpretation of the meaning of life. If
it has no physical referent how can we interact or even discuss it. If this is
where you are at then the burden of proof is really your problem.
Our major concern is the redesign of a culture and to elevate human
beings to their highest potential. Very simply stated, we feel this can only
be accomplished by surpassing scarcity and the money based society with all
its inherited superstitions and folkways and distorted sense of morality. This
system is responsible for many of our social problems such as greed, self
centered behavior, environmental degradation, etc. When we come into the world
we come in with a clean slate bigotry, racism, nationalism, jealousy,
superstition, greed, self centered behavior are all learned patterns of
behavior which are strengthened or reinforced in our upbringing.
Jacque Fresco - The Venus Project
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