Re: Radiophobia wins again

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@EARTHLINK.NET>]

On 23 Jan 2004 at 17:29, garyi@trinityphysics.com wrote:



> As a matter of fact, if 

> perception is reality then you can't argue against anything and we all

> might as well eat worms.



Gary,



I think we both agree. My only point was that in the mind of the 

individual, THEIR perception, right or wrong, is THEIR reality. The 

fact that the perception is totally incorrect, doesn't phase that 

individual. In our context, if an individual feels so strongly that 

any radiation is going to harm them, it doesn't matter that this 

perception is incorrect. This person actually believes it, fervently. 

In their case, in their own mind, their perception IS reality to 

them, no matter what evidence is provided to refute this contention.



So, we agree. I do not believe that perception is reality. I am only 

saying what an individual who has an intense belief might feel is 

their own reality, in their own mind.



Sandy



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