Note the difference between "concept" and "idea".Eodnhoj7 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:33 amIf the concept of infinity is a result of a neural state then the concept of infinity is a result of evolution much in the same manner a phobia of snakes is the evolution of a survival instinct. The evolution of the brain necessitates the evolution of concepts.Veritas Aequitas wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 6:27 amTo dispel the notion of infinite regress or an ultimate creator, one need to understand why one's brain, mind or self is driving and generating that notion of infinite regress or an ultimate creator.VVilliam wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 2:19 am
One has to acknowledge therefore that if there is a creator [in that the universe was created] then all one needs to do is assume that one is said creator...difficult to do within the creation, but not impossible...
As explained, in order to dispel the notion of infinite regress, we simply understand the notion of "Ever was and ever will be"
What drive that notion of infinite regress or an ultimate creator is an inherent neural 'program' in the brain.
Therefore if we need to reprogram that neural programs so that one do not have to bother with the idea of an infinite regression or an ultimate creator.
It is similar to one reprogramming one's brain to get rid of a phobia, say of snakes, spiders, height, etc.
One need to ask,
what are the net-positive benefits of believing there is or there is no infinite regression and there is an ultimate first cause or absolute creator.
If it is a net-negative to the individuals and humanity, then we need to reprogram to suppress such a belief in a first cause or absolute creator.
Dually to be the source of reprogramming the brain is to take the role of the creator where humanity is the creator. This results in humanity as a thing in itself.
Whatever is a 'concept' is a thought [neural state] that grounded to the empirical.
Whatever is an 'idea' is a thought [neural state] that is not grounded to the empirical, i.e. impossible to be empirical, e.g. a square-circle can be thought but it is empirically impossible.
"Infinity" is an idea of pure reason via neural states which is impossible to be empirical.
The thing-in-itself is an idea, i.e. a thought [via neural state] that is empirically impossible.
Note the "in-itself" which I highlighted above.