Thursday, July 14, 2011

Is a human being truly a single entity?

Physically we are made up of countless atoms, none of which originated in us, or even in our solar system. Our bodies harbour multitudes of microscopic organisms, many of which we depend on to survive. Psychologically we are very interdependent, as humans are social creatures. Our early experiences, the culture we were raised in, and even our native language can all profoundly influence the way in which we think.

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