dhw:[i] I don’t know why you have now decided to switch this discussion to your theory of evolution. The subject is consciousness and its possible origin: 1) pure energy which is already fully conscious (theism); 2) materials combining by chance (atheism); 3) some form of consciousness already present in all materials (panpsychism). I have already said that I find all three equally difficult to believe in. On the subject of evolution, please see “David’s Theory of Evolution”.[/i]

DAVID: [i]But it is you who look to pantheism [dhw: sic: you meant panpsychism] as a form of consciousness which can cause new species, or is my interpretation of your thoughts wrong.[/i]

We are discussing the origin of consciousness and your proposal that “[i]everything is material at the basis of the universe[/i]”, whereas in fact you believe that the basis of the universe and of consciousness is immaterial, in the form of “pure energy”. I went on to say I found both concepts equally difficult to believe in as the source of life, consciousness and the ability to reproduce and evolve. You asked if there was a third option, and I said this was panpsychism, but this can be used to support atheism as well as theism. I do not support or “look to” any of these three options as credible solutions to life’s mysteries, which is why I remain agnostic, while acknowledging that at least one of them must be nearer the truth than the others.