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what is Wisdom and can Wisdom be found in DNA?
is wisdom the same as thinking? are animals rational? does animals have good and devil? is Wisdom the difference of human and animal? What makes us human? Is it the struggle of base nature versus elevated reason? Is it a balance between selfish survival and selfless charity towards others? Is it the development of something greater, a soul? Or are we nothing more than aggressive expansionistic creatures of instinct, draped in guise of rationality? Are we no different than any other species, only achieving dominance because we are the current evolutionary best that has yet to be sent into entropy by the Darwinian reaper? What are we, does a duality exist, has humanity been elevated to a greater plane, or are we creatures of nature, that have progressed rapidly due to the advantages we have been give? As Plato stated “know thyself”, what is humanity?
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
wisdom is what controls human from doing what human likes to do.
wisdom for human is like bridle for horse.
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
Thomas Pisarchick 10+
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
other species too have accumulation and application of knowledge.
Thomas Pisarchick 10+
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
wisdom = the ability of accepting advice.
Thomas Pisarchick 10+
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
please distinguish between advice and training by repeat and reward and punish. can a dog learn at first time by comparing future results and decide to select to do or not do advised saying.
also please distinguish between pre-programmed behavior of animals.
for example a new born baby knows how and from where drink milk with no train and no education.
about deer it is pre programmed. not advice.
advice is for example seen in stock exchange market.
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
DivineInterllect .
Wisdom relates to ones consciousness verse ones unconsciousness/subconsciousness. Consciousness is an intrinsic experience and is not situated in the brain. Our brain is merely a translation device that is modeled to 'capture' experiences through the 5 sensors. It then transmits the translated information to ones consciousness which is the product of our spirit/soul. Spirit or Soul - same thing.
All information stored in DNA is increased/improved through experiences and carried over to the next.
DNA is essentially Light. We are essentially frequencies of Light that solidified in this given space. The entire universe is a hologram of light in layers making up dimensions of infinite stages physicality. Like an onion skin.
Considering the complexities of all existence and its grand design, it would be ridiculous to assume that everything came into existence by mere chance. Just as a beautiful song plays from its orchestra, so is life well orchestrated. Well planned with purpose.
Human beings are unique in that our limitations have infinite possibilities. We are able to explore, this reality, the reality beyond here and now, and visit timelines in other constellations/galaxies/planets. Human beings are able to view worlds through a telescope as well as the microscope. This unique ability, we are even able to explore the unseen realities through consciousness. We are different from all species known to us. Different in that we have more possibilities than the animal kingdom who has less possibilities due to their physical design. Consequently limiting animals Consciousness.
Wisdom is the ability to reason to improve ones awareness to the point that we do not cause or create imbalances through our journeys, here and hereafter.
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
DivineInterllect .
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
if humans and apes has such big difference (Wisdom) why scientists say humans are same as apes?
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
the difference is wisdom.
animals will not accept advice how many times you advice them.
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
2- Wisdom is a trait of human.
3- living things inherit traits from their parents.
4- A gene is a unit of heredity in a living organism
5- DNA, is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. The main role of DNA molecules is the long-term storage of information.
So:
Wisdom should have gene in DNA.
if DNA has no gene for Wisdom where is the Information of trait of wisdom stored?
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
wisdom="accepting advise"
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
"the ability of forgiving a reward while is argued to achieve a better reward."
"interest to learning to have more power"
"forgiving a reward to have more power"
are any workable?
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
we have a human and an animal both hungry.
we train to both: if you nor eat the meal (at amount needed to be full) and if succeed then achieve a reward.
the reward is double the same meal.
what is the behavior of each? if behavior is same OK. this question is useless.
but if behavior is not the same. then why?
I suggest this definition for wisdom:
"the ability to not doing what is urged to be done for a reason"
then can this be found in DNA?
Budimir Zdravkovic 20+
Many creatures that act on instinct are surprisingly rational.
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
brain?
so why child are wise like parents?
how wisdom transfer to next generation?
Amily shaw 10+
why child are wise like parents? need clarification --in what way？
how wisdom transfer to next generation? wisdom is learnt
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
what is definition of qualia?
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
"how wisdom transfer to next generation? wisdom is learnt"
you mean if a human not learn wisdom, he will not be wise? why all humans are wise. if it is learned so some people should learned it and some not..
if a humans live alone he will not learn wisdom and he will not be wise? and do not understand false and true? or will not take advise? or will not understand beautiful and ugly?
why animals do not learn wisdom?
Amily shaw 10+
by saying wisdom is learnt i mean we learn what is wise thru interactions with enviroments.
can a person still be wise without that learning process? no , first ,i have never known of a man who is absolutely alone on his own. and even if there is such a person i have no idea how can he survive. and we learn( to understand )what is false and true, beautiful and ugly .
why animals do not learn wisdom?maybe we can ask some animals and see what they think;)
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
you mean such human does not have wisdom?
Amily shaw 10+
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
DivineInterllect .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualia
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
so Dear Budimir Zdravkovic,
are you sure wisdom is qualia?
the example of qualia is pain of headache.
but I do not think wisdom is a qualia.
can you explain why wisdom is a qualia?
Richard Spencer
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
if we consider this definition for wisdom, then what is your idea?
"the ability of forgiving a reward while is argued to achieve a better reward."
Christophe Cop 500+
2) are animals rational? Some a bit more than others
3) does animals have good and devil? depends on your definition of evil
4) is Wisdom the difference of human and animal? it can be a gradual difference
5) What makes us human? a lot of things, but depends on the definition
6) Is it the struggle of base nature versus elevated reason? No
7) Is it a balance between selfish survival and selfless charity towards others? No
8) Is it the development of something greater, a soul? No
9) Or are we nothing more than aggressive expansionistic creatures of instinct, draped in guise of rationality? No
10) Are we no different than any other species, only achieving dominance because we are the current evolutionary best that has yet to be sent into entropy by the Darwinian reaper? No
11) What are we? Humans
12) does a duality exist? depends on the definition
13) has humanity been elevated to a greater plane? No
14) or are we creatures of nature? yes
15) that have progressed rapidly due to the advantages we have been give? yes
16) As Plato stated “know thyself”, what is humanity?
Humanity is the whole that is created by all things human.
Let me ask you one question:
Are you afraid of these naturalistic ideas and consequences on your thinking?
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
"Are you afraid of these naturalistic ideas and consequences on your thinking? "
No.
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
Christophe Cop 500+
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
James Patrick
Short Answer. No
More my understanding of the science answer. I think wisdom might be too complex a concept to coded using one gene. If wisdom can be encoded into DNA the answer would more likely involve a person's epigenetic markers.
Answer with a question. What's the definition of wisdom anyway? Looking at the definition "Wisdom is the ability of controlling the wished and not do them" Then No. This definition of wisdom can be trained into even a dog. "Don't poop there!, poop here!"
If wisdom is akin to intelligence, then autism and aspergers might provide clues into a biological reason for "wisdom"
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
but all humans in all environments has same wisdom.
it appeaser the answer doesn't involve a person's epigenetic markers.
please look at other definitions. whats your idea?
how you say wisdom perhaps is akin to intelligence?
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
"wisdom is the ability of controlling the wishes and not do them."
can an animal control its wishes for any reason when every condition is ready? for example wish for food, water, sex, sleep,...
is wish the same as need or different?
if there is water in front of an animal and it is thirsty, can control itself and do not drink water?
what is a suitable definition for thinking?
Christophe Cop 500+
I would change "wish" with "drift" or "urge" or "emotional longings" or "instincts"
Maybe wisdom is knowing from experience and thinking that controlling your emotions has benefits to oneself and society, and that the benefits of en-culturation outweigh the disadvantages.
* Wisdom is correlated with age and intelligence, but that doesn't make it causal.
I would say wisdom is "knowing how to behave yourself to do good".
( I would add that acting according to it is also a part of being wise)
S.R. Ahmadi 20+
other definitions are:
"the ability to not doing an urged behavior to be because a reason"
or
"the ability of comparing between good and evil and selecting one according a rule."
or
"the ability of comparing two option and selecting one according to a rule"
or
"the ability of forgiving a reward while is argued to achieve a better reward."
is any workable?
"knowing how to behave yourself to do good"
this definition needs to good be defined first. so is it workable?
M. Timothy
i.e. the source could be a witch doctor saying that the sun is angry and therefore the reason for your boils; you must then perform a walk across a hot desert under the searing sun for five hours, naked with only the herbs on your hands. After the five hours the then dried herbs wil be made into a poultice for your boils and presto you have appeased the sun god and you will be healed in a week...I would then think that that tribesman thought "what a wise witchdoctor"…
...or how my gemini horoscope says today: "If you're allowing money to come between you and a friend, tread carefully today. Things could get more upsetting than you mean them to and even some very strong bonds could be tested to breaking point. And if money is the issue but it's nothing to do with a friend, you do still need to tread carefully today. It's as though there's a bit of a volcanic eruption going on in your Finances Zone. This too shall pass, as the wise people say..."
I mean spot on!!! I am having money issues with a friend who hasn't paid me back what he owes me…wow - this horoscope stuff is sooooo full of wisdom goodness!!!
…I think this is how I define wisdom… :)