only people who are subject to 'influence' tony. As trish mentioned, while memes try to replicate and genes also try to replicate, we have both the will power and knowledge to accept or deny them growth ... like a weed or flower trying to grow in your garden, you have the power to stop it.
consciouness is just the tool of replication in memes, as matter is in the replication of genes ... aware means you notice it yes?
You recieve mail, as information, is it conscious? No, but you are. It might take on a life of its own, but only because you consciously fed your energy into it.
Tony, do me a favour and go to youtube, search ThunderBolts Of The Gods ... I know what youre talking about, I agree, I beleive it is plasma energy, this string, filament, stream as you call it ...
you'll be amazed watching what hubble has found, rivers of plasma energy connecting the universe, its an awesome vid dude!!
RE: God vs. Science
I'm here Mike when you're done thumping, and having your bible tantrum, you still have chores to do