BellGab.com Archive

(And please, no play on words, as in 'this topic here in, stinks!)
Not that I rule out reincarnation because does anyone (besides the dead) really know what happens to our energy or essence when we die?
All this stored data inside us?
Anyway, inherited  memories could explain things like déjà vu and past life regression.
What say you?

(If memories/experiences can be inherited, then having children would somewhat be a continuance, a little like immortality.  Sort of.)
(I am newish here, and have not had a chance to read the vast amount of discussions, so please excuse if this topic was already introduced.)

I don't know if it's inherited, but I've had episodes of deja-vu throughout my life; my earliest memory I'd be about 6, 7 years old. Out for a drive in dad's car and I looked out of the window and told him what was coming up in a couple of miles.."I can't see you doing that, we've never been here before" said my dad..

Sure enough; I'd described a little village and country house two miles back! I have no idea how or why I would know that..These days, I can look at my phone, and think of a name, and they'll call me as I'm looking at the display. Or (and this is spooky, and no I have no idea how) I can occasionally describe the room someone is sitting in...via messenger or telephone usually..having never met them, let alone been to their home. 

Believe me when I say, I want to believe there is more to us than this a bag of flesh.
Perhaps there are things we are not supposed to know.  At least, not yet.

Quote from: Rachael Nexusei on January 06, 2013, 11:44:18 AM
Believe me when I say, I want to believe there is more to us than this a bag of flesh.
Perhaps there are things we are not supposed to know.  At least, not yet.

Assuming there is such a thing as past lives, there's an obvious explanation as to why we can't remember past lives.  We have enough trouble dealing with the memories of one lifetime, let along several.  If were to suddenly be flooded with memories in our conscious mind, we'd go bonkers instantly.  We wouldn't be able to function.


That being said, I could see how occasional "leakage" of memories could occur.

 
          I have constant deja vu, which is a drawback to having eidetic memory. It certainly borders on dissociation. I was born in the summer of 1975, but it feels/seems that I can recall things that precede that, even though I wasn't here. I had uncles die very young in 1965 and '68. Sometimes I wonder if there's some transmigratory influence at work.

         Did I mention I'm nuts?

Quote from: Eddie Coyle on January 06, 2013, 12:03:00 PM

          I have constant deja vu, which is a drawback to having eidetic memory. It certainly borders on dissociation. I was born in the summer of 1975, but it feels/seems that I can recall things that precede that, even though I wasn't here. I had uncles die very young in 1965 and '68. Sometimes I wonder if there's some transmigratory influence at work.

         Did I mention I'm nuts?

Oh, that's a given..when in Rome, etc...

Quote from: Eddie Coyle on January 06, 2013, 12:03:00 PM
Did I mention I'm nuts?

Aren't we all?  Too much in-breeding, in my opinion, since day one (whether you believe in a mere handful of hominids evolving or two in a garden....now 7+billion?)
(No offense, meant.  Just my opinion.)

Gee willikers! I sure hope I did not put everyone off commenting....

Quote from: Rachael Nexusei on January 07, 2013, 07:45:18 PM
Gee willikers! I sure hope I did not put everyone off commenting....

No, it' not your comments. To keep a thread alive and kicking, political polemics are probably necessary.

Quote from: Eddie Coyle on January 07, 2013, 08:12:16 PM
        No, it' not your comments. To keep a thread alive and kicking, political polemics are probably necessary.

That or:

1. Trolling.
2. Sexual innuendo.
3. Reference to George Noory's suckage, despite the enormous thread already dedicated to the topic.
4.  Flame war.

Quote from: Rachael Nexusei on January 07, 2013, 07:45:18 PM
Gee willikers! I sure hope I did not put everyone off commenting....

I found it an interesting topic.  Remember that necroposting is encouraged around here.

Quote from: Eddie Coyle on January 06, 2013, 12:03:00 PM

          I have constant deja vu, which is a drawback to having eidetic memory. It certainly borders on dissociation. I was born in the summer of 1975, but it feels/seems that I can recall things that precede that, even though I wasn't here. I had uncles die very young in 1965 and '68. Sometimes I wonder if there's some transmigratory influence at work.

         Did I mention I'm nuts?

I'm sure there are neuroscience researchers who would love to hear about that.

Quote from: McPhallus on January 07, 2013, 08:22:05 PM
That or:

1. Trolling.
2. Sexual innuendo.
3. Reference to George Noory's suckage, despite the enormous thread already dedicated to the topic.
4.  Flame war.

IMO the secret ingredient to a high-activity thread (other than the George Noory Sucks Compendium, that is) is the liberal application of good, rich schadenfreude. People love seeing generally-held dicks get it good and hard. Which explains why posts telling us that Ed Dames now has an unbroken streak of 113 incorrect prognostications, or that Richard C. Hoagland has had another con-man-caught-working-the-levers-behind-the-curtain moment turns us into chattering fools who post like crazy.

Quote from: Sardondi on January 07, 2013, 09:59:21 PM
IMO the secret ingredient to a high-activity thread (other than the George Noory Sucks Compendium, that is) is the liberal application of good, rich schadenfreude. People love seeing generally-held dicks get it good and hard. Which explains why posts telling us that Ed Dames now has an unbroken streak of 113 incorrect prognostications, or that Richard C. Hoagland has had another con-man-caught-working-the-levers-behind-the-curtain moment turns us into chattering fools who post like crazy.

You're really pushing this schadenfreude thing, aren't you, Sardondi?

Not that I do not entirely agree.

Quote from: analog kid on January 07, 2013, 09:46:28 PM
I'm sure there are neuroscience researchers who would love to hear about that.

         Incredibly open-minded ones, yes. The ones who Pfizer has on the payroll...them I ain't so sure. Telling them my experience/theories, I fear will lead to a..."here try this wonderful new product".

Quote from: Sardondi on January 07, 2013, 09:59:21 PM
IMO the secret ingredient to a high-activity thread (other than the George Noory Sucks Compendium, that is) is the liberal application of good, rich schadenfreude. People love seeing generally-held dicks get it good and hard. Which explains why posts telling us that Ed Dames now has an unbroken streak of 113 incorrect prognostications, or that Richard C. Hoagland has had another con-man-caught-working-the-levers-behind-the-curtain moment turns us into chattering fools who post like crazy.

           I only get slight enjoyment from other's flops, failures and misfortune occasionally.

            And by "occasionally", I mean every fucking time, and by "slight enjoyment", I mean orgasmic revelry.

Quote from: Eddie Coyle on January 08, 2013, 01:11:54 AM
         Incredibly open-minded ones, yes. The ones who Pfizer has on the payroll...them I ain't so sure. Telling them my experience/theories, I fear will lead to a..."here try this wonderful new product".

There's a guy named Brad Williams who has your memory condition, who heard about the study a university was doing on it, contacted them, got involved in the study, became well known, wiped the floor with the all-time champion of Jeopardy, and now there's a documentary coming out about him. Add to that a feelings of pre memories, and it gets exponentially more intriguing.

Quote from: Rachael Nexusei on January 06, 2013, 11:44:18 AM
Believe me when I say, I want to believe there is more to us than this a bag of flesh.
Perhaps there are things we are not supposed to know.  At least, not yet......

It's always been a question for me ...... why are we so complex? .....  Equipped with memory, an inherent grasp of 'right/wrong', a range of emotions, and the ability to reason ..... the list goes on.


To have all these 'qualities' and a relatively short lifespan leads me to wonder ...... what comes next?

Quote from: ACE of CLUBS on January 08, 2013, 10:38:50 PM

It's always been a question for me ...... why are we so complex? .....  Equipped with memory, an inherent grasp of 'right/wrong', a range of emotions, and the ability to reason ..... the list goes on.


To have all these 'qualities' and a relatively short lifespan leads me to wonder ...... what comes next?

Maybe what happens to us when we die, is whatever we believe happens to us?
Our energy is not lost, and must go somewhere.  Whether it be sentient, or not.
Maybe it just returns to being part of the universe, or a part of whatever it is the known universe is expanding into.
I have my own theories, which have many, MANY holes.  Kind of like a crazy quilt, bits and pieces I am trying to sew together to make some sort of sense of it all.

By the way, ACE of CLUBS, is that a suit of cards, or how you wield a blunt, bludgeoning weapon 

Quote from: Rachael Nexusei on January 10, 2013, 07:25:25 AM
[size=78%]By the way, ACE of CLUBS, is that a suit of cards, or how you wield a blunt, bludgeoning weapon [/size]

Rachael ...
Club's ....... as in 'night club'
aka ... 'The Macarena Man'

Quote from: ACE of CLUBS on January 10, 2013, 07:51:05 PM
Rachael ...
Club's ....... as in 'night club'
aka ... 'The Macarena Man'

Mr. Clubs.....aka, Mr. Man....
Did not know. Do now. You are a Clubber, not a clubber..er, clubberer, club-bearer, clobber-er with a club....anyway, I get it. 

Quote from: Rachael Nexusei on January 10, 2013, 07:25:25 AM

Maybe what happens to us when we die, is whatever we believe happens to us?

That reminds me of the movie 'What Dreams May Come.'  It's great if you haven't seen it. 

Quote from: The General on January 11, 2013, 08:53:36 PM
That reminds me of the movie 'What Dreams May Come.'  It's great if you haven't seen it.

I agree.