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Originally Posted by BrianFantana  Perception and reality are two ver different things. I have two dogs, and I talk to them like they're people. They do not understand what I say, and thus I am not communicating with them. If I believed they were, it still does not make it so. I would also be insane. Talking to a car is even worse, as it does not possess two essential elements: life or thought.
Your definition of what is living lacks a number of criteria, as well. I know some hate to bring "science" into discussion, but according to biological definition, life:
1. Undergoes metabolism
2. Possesses a capacity to grow
3. Can respond to stimuli
4. Is able to reproduce and, through natural selection, adapt to their environment in successive generations
Thus, we cannot, and will not communicate with cars, planes, pens, shoehorns, or any other inanimate object any time soon. |
I completely understand. I would argue however that perception is reality to some. If you believe you get something in return from anything, that is a form of communication.
BTW - the dog analogy is not the best one because dogs do understand based on voice tone and body language. If everything must be on your terms then you are missing much of what others try to communicate to you. Receiving and understanding is esential in the communication process between humans.
