--- In Wittrs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Joseph Polanik <jPolanik@...> wrote: > according to von Neumann's notation, 'III' represents the 'actual > observer'; and, according to his analysis, III, the actual observer, > the abstract I, is non-physical. Abstract implies non-physical. I'm not sure why you are making a big deal over that. > hence, the von Neumann Interpretation is dualistic. You are not the first person I have heard asserting that a belief in abstract objects implies dualism. And I suppose you will not be the last. But, really, it is completely absurd. Regards, Neil ========================================= Need Something? Check here: http://ludwig.squarespace.com/wittrslinks/