On Wed, Nov 27, 2002 at 11:47:44PM -0600, Matthew Hunter wrote: > This doesn't necessary deny the validity of that experience. > Imagine a supremely powerful alien being who wishes to guide > humanity in their evolution. Sometime before the dawn of history > he lands, introduces a genetic change into the species, causing > some humans to build a biological "god receiver" to which he can > broadcast messages when humanity needs a prophet. Note this is scientifically testable, at least in theory, although practice might be troublesome. "Broadcast messages" implies some sort of medium, especially if the receiver is to be built out of flesh. If we're talking about radio waves or even subtle signals in the environment, these are in theory detectable. If we're talking about direct deposit into a brain, well, then some forces have to be deployed there, to make some neurons fire which wouldn't have otherwise. -xx- Damien X-)