Thoughtful guy tries to make quantum/theology connection


	Thoughtful guy tries to make quantum/theology connection

jimbo1000

6-3-2008 1:53 PM

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jimbo1000 says:

If we are not to be determinists then there has to be a mechanism that allows the 'billiard ball' scenario to be over-ridden. Top-down causation might be that mechanism.

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8-14-2008 5:22 AM

jimbo1000

Right alanocu! Even the experts don't understand it do they?

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