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Old 11-12-2007, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by davidsmith73 View Post
... So I wouldn't be too scared! I doubt she could tell whether I prefer abstract expressionist or photorealist paintings for example, simply because she would not have the language necessary to understand those concepts. And if she doesn't understand those concepts then any telepathic communication of those ideas would be impossible. Thinking about it, N'Kisi would be an excellent way of testing how far telepathy is limited by language!
True. But if parrots could do it (without understanding), then maybe humans can do it (with understanding). And it would be just horrible if anyone found out that I say I prefer abstract expressionist painting, but I secretly love photorealist painting!
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