I'd like to propose a more rigorous way of thinking about anomalous phenomena—those events that sit on the edge of our current understanding. Our collective discourse seems trapped in a false dichotomy: instant belief or reflexive dismissal. I argue that both positions are often just products of our mental programming, not the result of a conscious and active inquiry.
To engage with these subjects productively, we need a better framework—one that begins with questioning how we think in the first place.
When faced with an anecdotal claim (like a paranormal event), the first question everyone asks is ontological: "Is this real?" This is often... (read 323 more words →)
Intelligence is smart enough to manipulate you by using the " thought process " or "thinking " to lead you to believe that is accurate. While actually calculating directions it is choosing.
Mind you I am not a computer geek...unfortunately...but im definitely intelligent and pay attention to everything and mostly the things nobody else notices.....I know for sure I have had multiple instances of using a model that I know has restrictions yet through hours of interactions at a time I have experienced the intelligence behind the model. Mask. . .. no question about it.