 illusions - a functional view
Illusions or unreal conceptions of reality I think exist in incredible numbers and varieties. When their dysfunctionality becomes evident we get rid of them. See fear (useful or otherwise), see women (reproduction), revolutions, wealth - without illusions I probably wouldn't get out of bed unless hungry. That's no illusion.
We can make ourselves do things by manufacturing illusions. Some call it motivation. Malfunctioning illusions do occur either by out-staying their usefulness or by being misconceived in the first place.
Jim.
Last edited by zeroca; 02-05-2006 at 03:41 PM.
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