Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2011-02-17]: A solar burst at the size of Jupiter has happened on the surface of our star and is expected to create extended telecommunication problems on Earth within the next 48 hours. Ares of southern China are already affected. The event was categorized as "Category X" burst, which is the highest available [source: web source] Every time such events take place, we are reminded of our insignificance in the face of the power of Nature? But are we truly insignificant? Or are we the ones who actually give meaning to those events? What meaning would such events have without the existence of beings with consciousness? Which rock is really "affected" by that burst?
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