"Science tries not deal with any phenomenon which cannot be quantified and measured."

Mostly because any phenomenon which cannot be quantified and measured is by its nature subjective and cannot be considered scientific fact. Although by "science" I think you mean a narrower definition than I usually do: physics, mathematics, etcetera. There are sciences that do indulge in subjectivity often, such as psychology and sociology that maybe can give you some of the answers you look for from spirituality.

"Some questions that science has failed to answer satisfactorily (at least in my firm opinion) are the origin of life, the nature of consciousness, human nature, and the reason for sleep."

Origin of Life: Yeah, but they're working on it. :) I see no real alternatives to science to find this out.

Nature of Consciousness: What do you mean by this exactly? My personal *OPINION* is that consciousness is more or less an illusion, an amalgamation of various homeostatic impulses into a central processing unit. But I admit it's just a suspicion and I wouldn't claim it to be valid. What do YOU suspect consciousness is, Paul?

Human Nature: Again, psychology is probably the best way to find answers in this regard.

Reason for Sleep: If we don't sleep, we die. :)

• Only historically narrower - paulm - June 22, 2001 - 23:19 UTC
  • Science - stormcrow - June 23, 2001 - 00:48 UTC
    • More on consciousness - paulm - June 23, 2001 - 03:23 UTC
      • I'll try and clarify - stormcrow - June 23, 2001 - 03:55 UTC
        • Yes, that makes it clear - paulm - June 23, 2001 - 17:19 UTC
          • Consciousness - stormcrow - June 23, 2001 - 22:25 UTC
            • Yet more on consciousness - paulm - June 24, 2001 - 00:28 UTC
              • How do you know it's a radio and not a CD player? - stormcrow - June 24, 2001 - 01:51 UTC
                • I get current news without inserting a new CD - paulm - June 24, 2001 - 05:09 UTC
                  • Be back soon - stormcrow - June 24, 2001 - 10:41 UTC
                    • OK But please start a new thread when you get back (NT) - paulm - June 24, 2001 - 21:44 UTC