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thef0x · 02-25-2007, 06:43 PM

The concept of energy is a floating signifier: it has multiple, diverse meanings.

Many people do not understand the concept of energy in physics, a concept created by Einstein.

e=mc^2

Energy = mass times acceleration.

This means that at the speed we travel in as humans, we are both energy and mass (e/m=c^2).

People decide that, because we can think of ourselves as energy, there is a conscious, willful, universe that can listen to our english language and respond to our "energy".

I just do not understand this at all.

I'm so for personal development and I think these beliefs are delusional and life-negating.

I don't mean to be rude but I just don't understand why such a majority of people believe these fairy-tales on such an emotional level. It's a form of addiction.

Balance.

02-25-2007, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
thef0x Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 106	Why do people believe in Energy The concept of energy is a floating signifier: it has multiple, diverse meanings. Many people do not understand the concept of energy in physics, a concept created by Einstein. e=mc^2 Energy = mass times acceleration. This means that at the speed we travel in as humans, we are both energy and mass (e/m=c^2). People decide that, because we can think of ourselves as energy, there is a conscious, willful, universe that can listen to our english language and respond to our "energy". I just do not understand this at all. I'm so for personal development and I think these beliefs are delusional and life-negating. I don't mean to be rude but I just don't understand why such a majority of people believe these fairy-tales on such an emotional level. It's a form of addiction. Balance.