There may be a slight confusion here between 'sensation' and 'perception'.
The sensation most obviously stemming from gravity is on the soles of the
feet. The perception is that one is 'heavy'. Speaking as one who is the
wrong side of 40, I perceive gravity in myriad ways; I seem more attuned to
it every day![judging by the image in the mirror]
regards
ppl
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Lind" <Trickster@postmark.net>
To: <moq_discuss@moq.org>
Sent: 14 March 2001 15:48
Subject: Re: MD Glenn, Platt, Ant and the creation of patterns
> GLENN wrote:
> > > My previous agreement with Andrea about gravity not being
> empirical
> > > was incorrect. The feeling of force on your feet when you stand up
> > > is qualitative empirical evidence of gravity.
> >
> Jonathan B. Marder wrote:
> > Think again Glenn. In which direction does the force act on your
> feet?
> > You feel a force UPWARDS, i.e. AGAINST the direction of gravity. You
> > don't ever feel the downward gravitational force itself.
>
> David Lind writes:
> Au contraire, mon frere - while you may feel the effects nore
> STRONGLY
> on your feet (or back if one lies down or seat if one is sitting) -
> if
> you focus your attention of the whole of your body, you CAN feel the
> downward "force" - try it. From where you are right now, notice the
> "pressure" you feel on your seat (i'm assuming) and then notice your
> shoulders - is there not a feeling of being pressed down?
>
> It's all good.
>
> Shalom
>
> David Lind
> Trickster@postma
>
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