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Submitted by Max86 on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 3:44pm.

Kjean,

Are you implying that the phsyical structure of one's nervous system, one's anamtomy, is directly correlated to their personality or environment? In other words, do you mean to say that the layout of my nerve endings and tissues determines my decisions or reactions? Interesting to think about - even if it is absolutely not the case (I of course wouldn't know). It's pretty intriguing to think that a nervous system might develop in response to a specific society or culture (as in a nomos) or that nerve tissue is pre-determined wholly by genes, but can then alter over time. I suppose then the question becomes: Does everyone have a unique layout of nerve cells that correspond directly to their specific consciousness? How unique are they? Where phsyically is the fundamental element to consciousness located? 

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