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Author Topic:   Is bicamerality bullshit?
faust 
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Message 39 of 126 (449318)
01-17-2008 5:25 PM
Reply to: Message 33 by Fosdick
01-17-2008 1:50 PM


Re: The Consciousness Gene
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Would that mechanical explanation also apply to the voices heard by those who claim to speak with God?
Yes, the body's increase in production of dimethyltriptamine during the "religious experience".

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Message 40 of 126 (449319)
01-17-2008 5:27 PM
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01-17-2008 5:23 PM


Re: Bicamerality = Imagination?
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What would Rev. Falwell say about that?
Nothing, he's dead.

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Message 49 of 126 (449349)
01-17-2008 6:48 PM
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01-17-2008 6:08 PM


Re: Back to bicamerality
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I would be inclined to call that schizophrenia or self-delusion, though in some cases it is probably a matter of lying by the person who claims that experience.
Certain hallucinogens can cause auditory hallucinations. The nightshade family is known for it. Particularly belladonna and datura.

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