Thread: Who Owns Ideas?
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Old 09-23-2008, 04:58 PM   #78
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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan View Post
And yes, I disagree with the "data in" part of your equation. The brain can make its own data, independent from input. It is not limited to direct input for data to process.
But where should this "own data" come from? If not some "magic"?

So why did no stone age men come up with the theory of relativity?

Other than that, I think your problem is just, that you have a very specific understanding what may be called a "machine", which seems to be a bit broader for others.
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