The word 'Meta' means, "beyond". In the context of this thread, it refers to direction of the subject matter. I've seen at least one thread here on Gateworld (specifically here in the Off-Topic section) dealing with spiritual matters. Certainly there have been many in the 'Science and Tech' forum about science. I think there are several 'history' threads here in this forum. I'm not certain if their is a philosophy thread... I suppose this thread would qualify.
I've started a thread about UFO's, one on Astrology, and on various other topics in other forums as they applied. I suppose you might say this thread is about spirituality... but that would be incomplete. I like to have an element of science even in my spirituality. I often wonder about the past, and what it means for our future as a species. What is the truth of our existence, and where does that truth lead us? I'm quite sure that many of you have wondered similiar things on occaison. Most sci-fi fans have had at least some thought in that direction. It is one reason I'm such a fan of Stargate. It combines many of the subjects that interest me most. Mythology/History, Science/fiction, and Spirituality/Philosophy into a most entertaining combination. Of course the show never really dives deep into any of those subjects, but it does touch on them somewhat.
This thread is for us, 'the fans' to dive deeper into those veins of thought as we wish. Whether it is about the mystries of history, the possibilites of alien life, spiritual reality, or any number of subjects or issues that could fall under the heading 'Meta'. Think 'meta-physics' and all that implies. Feel free to stay as grounded in 'reality' as you like, or if you choose, take a walk on the wild side of possibility.
I'll start it on the next post. I will on occaison, start new conversations on different subjects but feel free to continue or restart any conversation that has already been started. Or for that matter, feel free to start up a new subject on your own.
I've started a thread about UFO's, one on Astrology, and on various other topics in other forums as they applied. I suppose you might say this thread is about spirituality... but that would be incomplete. I like to have an element of science even in my spirituality. I often wonder about the past, and what it means for our future as a species. What is the truth of our existence, and where does that truth lead us? I'm quite sure that many of you have wondered similiar things on occaison. Most sci-fi fans have had at least some thought in that direction. It is one reason I'm such a fan of Stargate. It combines many of the subjects that interest me most. Mythology/History, Science/fiction, and Spirituality/Philosophy into a most entertaining combination. Of course the show never really dives deep into any of those subjects, but it does touch on them somewhat.
This thread is for us, 'the fans' to dive deeper into those veins of thought as we wish. Whether it is about the mystries of history, the possibilites of alien life, spiritual reality, or any number of subjects or issues that could fall under the heading 'Meta'. Think 'meta-physics' and all that implies. Feel free to stay as grounded in 'reality' as you like, or if you choose, take a walk on the wild side of possibility.
I'll start it on the next post. I will on occaison, start new conversations on different subjects but feel free to continue or restart any conversation that has already been started. Or for that matter, feel free to start up a new subject on your own.
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