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Serdgiam
At what point did matter make its first "decision?" And what was the process that enabled such a movement?
We see many things, including us, that are bound to the laws of nature. However, even a child can defy gravity by jumping, even if only for a moment.
There had to be that first moment where a collection of matter decided that it would go in a different direction than the overall laws of physics would have suggested up to that point.
On a different scale, it would be like a planet suddenly going out of orbit. It seems to me that it would be a defining event for creating the universe and world as we know it. Yet, I do not see it approached specifically. It is more of a "given" through whatever ideology is supported by the exploring individual.
But, when did a collection of mass decide to go out of its "orbit?" What size would this mass be, and what do you think was the process leading up to that first momentous occasion?
Serdgiam
reply to post by Itisnowagain
In your context, at what point did "food" become relevant? That would be getting closer to the presentation of the OP.
EnochWasRight
For anything to combine in nature, there must be a mirror. Chirality is the understanding that all things in nature have a right and left hand. Coalescence is the process of two becoming one new thing. Like a Father and Mother, when combined, they create a Son. In physics, this is known as the catalyst. Water is the catalyst. Your notion that matter made the decision to combine is only part of the process. Matter is the catalyst that allows the other elements to be formed around the Neutral.
The truth of this is beyond the process.
As I said, I am not looking for "answers," I am looking for exploration and discussion. Does that make sense?
Itisnowagain
SuicideBankers
Even here on earth we have sea creatures that can choose to go in any direction. Not just left or right. Not just up or down but truly in any direction desired. Nature is limitless and we are just a small, small speck in her far larger and grander scheme.
The creature does not choose.
“The field is the sole governing agency of the particle.”
Albert Einstein.
Serdgiam
I never suggested that matter made the decision to combine, I am speaking of a different event.
Itisnowagain
Food is just energy (a form of energy), energy is constantly moving and appearing different.
Energy has never not been relevant - it is all there is and goes nowhere - it just looks different constantly.
akushla99
Serdgiam
reply to post by Itisnowagain
I want to see and understand how others see and understand. I already have my own answers, ever-growing and ever-moving.
"True seeker" does not apply.
I am bringing up a subject which, in my experience, is dualistic whenever people talk of it. It either "always has been" or "never has been," or same variance between that crest and trough. Though, I have yet to see it discussed specifically. It is always something that is somehow answered by discussing some grand universal truth, in a myriad of ways.
I can see now that because of that, most are not able to even understand precisely what the OP was all about. Which is quite intriguing in and of itself.
The topic could quite simply be responded to much like me asking "when did you start eating dinner last night and what made you eat?" Its not really any "deeper" than that. But, the maze of the mind is quite the labyrinth. Mine has cookies at least.
You got 2 posters giving you an explanation that is specific...but, you replied with the 'that's not where I want to go'...
Å99
ndeed I believe this could quite possible be true, I use the term singularity and see the process of division undertaken by that singularity emulated in the first stages of embryonic life. I see this process of externalization as a way for the singularity/prime creator/God to know itself. Imagine if you will being the only being. The deep loneliness this would produce. This then created the original wound and the motivation or impetus to divide , to separate parts of self all containing the spark of the original singularity , but with its own self hood. Now I believe the process works this way. These individual self hoods or souls form a matrix of like polarized energies ( A Unique morphogenic field) . These then begin or emulate the original process and divide again into soul matrix's. These souls have a connection to the source but are independent and are journeying through realities ( manifested by them) learning and experiencing , so that they will return to the prime creator/singularity/God. Bringing with them the knowledge and experiences of their journey , thereby not only expanding the singularity but entertaining it as well, which results in the singularity of never being alone again. I also believe that original wound still abides in all souls and is the motivation for completion.
Serdgiam
reply to post by Itisnowagain
So, in your perspective, the process of a shark hunting its prey is *precisely* the same as a planet collecting mass, with no difference whatsoever?
Serdgiam
reply to post by KellyPrettyBear
Out of curiosity, which camp would you put me in?
KellyPrettyBear
I did notice, that you started a very lofty post, and then
repelled all sorts of good feedback. That would be evidence
of which strategy you are using.. but again.. I don't care
to judge anyone on an individual basis.. I DO make nasty
sounding comments about groups of complete assholes
sometimes.. but you don't fit into that category.
Serdgiam
KellyPrettyBear
I did notice, that you started a very lofty post, and then
repelled all sorts of good feedback. That would be evidence
of which strategy you are using.. but again.. I don't care
to judge anyone on an individual basis.. I DO make nasty
sounding comments about groups of complete assholes
sometimes.. but you don't fit into that category.
Much like Akushla, I consider most of what I post to be twaddle. I just posted this to have a discussion about something which I rarely see brought up in any arena whatsoever, but it is answered using the same responses as any other thread. It would be like posting a thread about model rockets and having everyone post with "I like turtles" as the response. I mean, I think turtles are pretty neat, but its just not quite how the thread was intended. I do take my own responsibility in lack of communication clarity. My biggest mistake was probably posting it in this forum, which I requested it be moved after a few posts in (well see if that happens or not).
There is no life-altering proposal here. There isnt some enlightening punchline or individual perception taught as all-encompassing universal truth.
I guess another way to ask the question is; When did organisms start to consume food and why? The issue with asking that way is that it is too colored by my own perspective, which is why I tried to make it vague. I suppose that was a mistake as well.
I have already found all that I need in "life." I did not intend for the thread to be "guru hour," but a basic discussion between beings on when stuff starting seeking out other stuff to eat (essentially).edit on 2-11-2013 by Serdgiam because: (no reason given)
akushla99
reply to post by KellyPrettyBear
I'll be the first to admit KPB that I include my own as twaddle, specifically as it relates to amorphous questions of another (whether couched as strictly questions or discussion that I should have nominated as answers of belief)...rocks falling off a cliff are moving in a direction...is thier movement choice related, or not?
Twaddle comes in all flavours...
Cheers
Å99