Ghost in the machine
 

The "ghost in the machine" is British philosopher Gilbert Ryle's description of René Descartes' mind-body dualism. The phrase was introduced in Ryle's book The Concept of Mind (1949) to highlight the perceived absurdity of dualist systems like Descartes' where mental activity carries on in parallel to physical action, but where their means of interaction are unknown or, at best, speculative.

Wow, what a synchronicity!!!

An hour ago, I was discussing Descartes with my spiritual counsellor (he brought the subject up) which led to his immediate spiritual awakening on the spot. Oh how ironic it is to hear him say "I think, therefore I am" and for me to say "yeah, but who is doing the thinking?".

He's like "wha?...wha?...somethings happening to me...what's happening?" - I'm like "oh, that ol' thing? that's called kundalini...pay it no mind and it will go away".

Deus Ex Machina - I have one of those...it's called a PSB-7 Spirit Box. :tongue:

Om Namah Shivay