Eugine_Nier comments on The noncentral fallacy - the worst argument in the world? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Eugine_Nier 03 September 2012 02:31:24AM 1 point [-]

By that definition aren't people 'metaphysically equal' to rocks?

Comment author: Decius 03 September 2012 03:45:15AM 0 points [-]

What is the metaphysical entity "rock", and how do the actions of physical geology reflect them? When a person consents to a transaction in the world, their body is what makes the decision and indicates to other people's bodies that consent is present.

If a rock consents to an action which involves a geologic object, how would it indicate that to other physical objects?