Thoughts on recent postings

Another interesting definition people may like to consider in relation to this issue is the word "Sentient" and the term "Sentient Being".

Peter.

"Robert Inglis" <> Sent by: 22/11/2002 07:59 AM

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Hello all,
The recent postings on leg-flagging/banding and playing recorded bird calls have prompted me to
provided the following (not that it will make much difference other than relieving some of my
pent-up frustrations):

(The following is an extract from the Eurofield Information Systems MegaLex Macquarie Concise
Dictionary which is a dictionary I have had on my computer for some time.)

Copyright © 1997 Eurofield Information Systems Pty. Ltd.

subjective
–subjectively, adverb –subjectivity /subjek'tivuhtee/, subjectiveness, noun
 /suhb'jektiv/
 adjective
       1. existing in the mind; belonging to the thinking subject rather than to the object of
thought (opposed to objective).
       2. having to do with an individual thinking subject; personal; individual: subjective poetry.
       3. belonging to the thinking subject rather than to the object of thought.
       4. introspective.
       5. having to do with the nature of a subject as it is known in the mind, as distinguished
from a thing in itself.
       6. having to do with properties or specific conditions of the mind, as distinguished from
general or universal experience.
       7. having to do with the subject or substance in which attributes inhere; essential.
       8. Grammar
             a. having to do with the subject of a sentence.
             b. (in English and some other languages) denoting a case specialised for that use: in
he hit the ball, he is in the subjective case.

objective
–objectively, adverb –objectiveness, noun
 /uhb'jektiv/
 noun
       1. an end towards which efforts are directed; something aimed at.
 adjective
       2. being the object of perception or thought; belonging to the object of thought rather than
to the thinking subject (opposed to subjective).
       3. free from personal feelings or prejudice; unbiased.
       4. intent upon or dealing with things external to the mind rather than thoughts or feelings,
as a person, a book, etc.
       5. having to do with that which can be known, or with something that is an object or part of
an object.
       6. Grammar
             a. having to do with the use of a form as object of a verb or preposition.
             b. (in English and some other languages) denoting a case specialised for that use: in
the boy hit him, him is in the objective case.
 [ML objectivus, adjective]

research
–researcher, noun
 /ruh'serrch, 'reeserrch/
 noun
       1. diligent and systematic enquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover facts
or principles: research in nuclear physics.
 verb (i)
       2. to make researches; investigate carefully.
 verb (t)
       3. to investigate carefully: to research a subject exhaustively.
 adjective
       4. having to do with research.
 [F (obs.) recerche. See RE-, SEARCH, verb]

think[1]
–thinkable, adjective –thinker, noun
 /thingk/
 verb, thought, thinking, noun
 verb (t)
       1. to form or conceive in the mind; have in the mind as an idea, conception, or the like.
       2. to turn over in the mind; meditate; ponder: he was thinking what it could mean.
       3. to have the mind full of (a particular subject or the like).
       4. to form or have an idea or conception of (a thing, fact, circumstance, etc.).
       5. to bear in mind, recollect, or remember.
       6. to have in mind, intent, or purpose.
       7. to hold as an opinion; believe; suppose: they thought that the earth was flat.
       8. to consider (something) to be (as specified): he thought the lecture was very interesting.
       9. to anticipate or expect: I did not think to find you here.
      10. to bring by thinking.
 verb (i)
      11. to use the mind, especially the intellect, actively; cogitate or meditate.
      12. to form or have an idea or mental image (fol. by of).
      13. to reflect upon the matter in question: think carefully before you begin.
      14. to remember (usu. followed by of): I can't think of his name.
      15. to have consideration or regard (usu. followed by of): to think of others first.
      16. to make mental discovery; form or have a plan (usu. followed by of): he thought of it
first.
      17. to have a belief or opinion as indicated.
      18. to have a high, low, or other opinion of a person or thing (fol. by of): to think well of
a person.
      19. to have an anticipation or expectation (fol. by of).
      20. to have an opinion as indicated: he thought fit to act alone.
 verb
      21. Some special verb phrases are:
 think aloud, to utter one's thoughts without considering all implications or putting them into a
formal pattern.
 think better of, to decide against an original intention.
 think little of, to have a poor or low opinion of.
 think nothing of,
          1. to have a very low opinion of.
          2. to disregard; take no account of.
 think out,
          1. to finish or complete in thought.
          2. to understand or solve by process of thought.
          3. to devise or contrive by thinking.
 think over, to consider carefully and at leisure.
 think through, to think out.
 think twice, to consider with great care (before taking action).
 think up, to form as a concept; devise.
 noun
      22. Colloquial an act or process of thinking: go away and have a good think.
 [ME; OE thencan (c. D and G denken) from thanc thought. See THANK, noun]
think[2]
 /thingk/
 verb (t), thought, thinking.
 Archaic to seem or appear (usu. impersonal, with indirect object; now only in methinks and
methought).
 [ME; OE thync(e)an, c. G dunken]


Which of these definitions fits these recent discussions?
And which is the way to approach a scientific discussion?
(Note: These are rhetorical questions and require no answers.)

Another thought:
It is all very well to have a theory about a topic but to then only use the 'facts' that 'prove'
that theory in your 'research' makes the whole exercise fraudulent.

Cheers
Bob Inglis
Woody Point
Queensland
Australia

The meaning of life = 42 = 0100 0010.
What percentage of Infinity is 3 score and 10?



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