The author continues on with a few other areas of interest, most notably human attempts to communicate with other 'species' -- including insects, animals, and computers. He describes the expressive and impressive dance of bees, but there is no language. We have a long history of trying to find consciousness in animals, so that we can communicate, but to sometimes crazy ends. And he sporadically makes references to computer-speak, which he reckons could, in the future, be most efficiently programmed with Sanskrit (!). By the time I was finished I felt I needed a good sit-down session with a compassionate shrink -- and found Dr Eliza, who helped get me to another day.
Nietzsche always said that when you look into the abyss, look out, mofo, because the abyss looks right back at you. I've taken that wisdom on board and made it part of my practical philosophy (summed up as: I could always be wrong), and find myself these days looking into the abyss reflecting on the philosopher Harold Lloyd's simple visual motto. If you must take the mickey out, begin with yourself. Einstein said the universe is warped. Like Lloyd, I can totally relate. Pass the bong.
Nuff said.
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