Initially one might argue that humans are at the top of the
hierarchy because we are the most sophisticated form of matter, we are
conscious at the highest level so we believe. But how do we decide how to order
different forms of matter, as there is clearly matter that is more important
than other forms. But what if we place the order of importance on other things
such as need or rarity, then it changes things. Some commercially valued matter
is placed at a high importance because it is rare or difficult to come by. But
also what about matter that we need. I see this as the most important type and
so for me this is how I order the hierachy of matter. This then reminded me of
a famous case where a man adveritised he desire to eat someone and asked if
anyone wanted to be eaten. Many replied, and so one man was chosen and he was
killed and the eaten all with consent (not by the law but by the individual).
By agreeing to be eaten initially one might think (and I did think ) that he
was lowering his status as a human being. However I now believe he raised his
status, then becoming something of need, he became food. I place food and drink
at the top of the order of matter because they are the things we need most,
without them humans would die out. Food doesn’t need humans, of course some
forms do like very man-made products as they would not be what they are without
humans, however they are not living matter, it does not mean anything to them
to be dead or alive, and its probable that the matter that made the food would
still survive just not in its form, but that is irrelevant.
(HOWEVER I feel I need to
investigate this more, why is food of greater importance. Humans are the most
sophiscated form of matter, what basis am I judging this on? Should we treat
the living human body as one form of matter or many different parts of matter
put together or both, or is this irrelevant to this criteria for juding. No
matter how you look at it the brain is complex will always top the hierachy of
matter in terms of complexity, or will it ? consciousness in machines and
computers, can it mirror consciousness, I think not, but consciousness I
believe is in the mind and not the brain and the mind exists in the realm of
information, for now at least, that argument can come later on.
Ultimately the reason for
the hierachy of matter in terms of need, is the way to judge because need is
essential. Humans are 60 percent water, even the most complex part of a human,
the brain, is 70 percent water. “All we really are is a machine that ennobles
water, and that uplifts water to high levels of consciousness” David wolfe
raw food pioneer. Ironic that this quote
came from a food pioneer, battle of complexity or need.
What about if humans never
existed would the world of matter be better off overall? In many ways humans
have ruined the earth but in other ways they have made it better, they have
made it more complex in terms of technology but have made It much more hostile
place? NEED TO DELVE INTO THIS MORE, but I want to avoid touching too much of
environmental approach, more interested in the philosophy behind the hierarchy
of matter and why I think that agreeing to be eaten elevates your position in
it.
OBJECT:
Quite simply something
that highlights the low status of human matter in the hierarchy. My scab. It is
from the complex human body. It is matter that has been taken off the body. I
did need the scab to prevent infection in my leg to prevent me from dying, but
it has served its purpose to an extent, as I am alive, my wound was not serious
anyway. I am now going to throw it away. The scab does not serve any other
purpose.
OR my toenail or fingernail as these are both things that are unimportant when off the body, they loose there complexity and have no need
although does this really reflect my concept?
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