@Fido,
Fido;147593 wrote:Sha... As if anyone would follow...
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How would anyone go about finding their place in the universe in order to contemplate it??? What if your place in the universe is so distant you have to catch a ride on a comet's tail to get there in a million years???
Our place in the universe is a physical location, it's where we are at, individually. It rarely requires finding. Most people are pretty much aware of their place in the universe, but if you happen to find yourself on a comet, I would suggest avoiding the kool-aid.
Fido;147593 wrote:People have to have understanding to seek knowledge, and knowledge to recognize wisdom, and can anyone believe that people are born with understanding???
I would argue that:
1. we experience.
2. through memory the experience is turned into knowledge.
3. by contemplating knowledge we gain understanding.
4. by acting with understanding we attain wisdom.
All knowledge is remembered. The moment our brain goes online we are gaining understanding.
Fido;147593 wrote:Perhaps some people are, alive from their first moments and able to discern as others may not...Or they may be fortunate...
I would hope that everyone is alive from their first moments. its hard for dead cells to grow.