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multiplicity_archives2005-04-20 03:27 pm
sharpsight.livejournal.com) wrote in multiplicity_archives2005-04-20 03:27 pm
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...And yet another question. Sorry.
The more information/data that can be gathered, the better--the more serious or more important the matter is, the more important that gathering of as much data as possible. Regardless of how much data I expect to gain via the asking... I have to ask.
My question, to sum up, deals with this article, the second section in particular. To quote (and thus justify the lj-cut)...
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'We refer to this process as individuation. Before you can figure out where you fit and what your role in a collective is, or can be, you have to know and adequately define for others who you are and what you do. This process can be difficult and it can be painful, it's often exciting and it sure requires a lot of intense concentration. But since it is a process undertaken by each individual, it doesn't have to take up the whole attention of the collective.
In other words, nobody has to "wait their turn," everyone can get started.
Progress will be affected by things like system resources, of course. This is an energy- intensive process; you will need lots of it in all forms. Meditation, food, prayer, running, social activities, alone time in a forest, fasting on a mountaintop, writing, reading - all these things may provide the energies you need for a particular task/person. Don't be surprised by odd desires, needs, and cravings; within the bounds of reason and prudence, indulge them.
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In my/our day-to-day existence, I/we have very little time in which to complete those things that we try to stay on top of--thus adding to the relative importance of gaining whatever data is available.
To even more specify the relevant text, said text constitutes the last sentence of the first paragraph, and the sentence that makes up the second paragraph. The question itself... comes down to the essence of both my previous questions here. In a word, how?
We can shape such a place of interest; we can, at least to some extent, experience it directly. However, 'multi-tasking' has, so far, not met with anything that could be called success; any attempts, while mildly successful in themselves, inevitably result in decreased concentration for all concerned. Attempts to separate our perceptions have led to one continuing to experience the physical world, as planned, but the other simply being driven metaphorically underground, or to use a different metaphor to simply be suppressed. When direct communication is re-established, no mental activity is reported during the period of experimentation.
Thoughts, suggestions, anecdotes... any data at all would be appreciated. One hypothesis that this situation is merely another aspect of another one, but if so, it's not obvious enough to be certain (and to make it not worth asking this, albeit very long, question).
Thank you for your time.
My question, to sum up, deals with this article, the second section in particular. To quote (and thus justify the lj-cut)...
[quote]
'We refer to this process as individuation. Before you can figure out where you fit and what your role in a collective is, or can be, you have to know and adequately define for others who you are and what you do. This process can be difficult and it can be painful, it's often exciting and it sure requires a lot of intense concentration. But since it is a process undertaken by each individual, it doesn't have to take up the whole attention of the collective.
In other words, nobody has to "wait their turn," everyone can get started.
Progress will be affected by things like system resources, of course. This is an energy- intensive process; you will need lots of it in all forms. Meditation, food, prayer, running, social activities, alone time in a forest, fasting on a mountaintop, writing, reading - all these things may provide the energies you need for a particular task/person. Don't be surprised by odd desires, needs, and cravings; within the bounds of reason and prudence, indulge them.
[/quote]
In my/our day-to-day existence, I/we have very little time in which to complete those things that we try to stay on top of--thus adding to the relative importance of gaining whatever data is available.
To even more specify the relevant text, said text constitutes the last sentence of the first paragraph, and the sentence that makes up the second paragraph. The question itself... comes down to the essence of both my previous questions here. In a word, how?
We can shape such a place of interest; we can, at least to some extent, experience it directly. However, 'multi-tasking' has, so far, not met with anything that could be called success; any attempts, while mildly successful in themselves, inevitably result in decreased concentration for all concerned. Attempts to separate our perceptions have led to one continuing to experience the physical world, as planned, but the other simply being driven metaphorically underground, or to use a different metaphor to simply be suppressed. When direct communication is re-established, no mental activity is reported during the period of experimentation.
Thoughts, suggestions, anecdotes... any data at all would be appreciated. One hypothesis that this situation is merely another aspect of another one, but if so, it's not obvious enough to be certain (and to make it not worth asking this, albeit very long, question).
Thank you for your time.