QUESTION; What if someone purposefully modified our DNA in order to turn off sense organs that prevents a person from being able to sense or see or relate to their environment. Would the person who did this act, for their own designs only, be considered someone who is iniguitous?
Yes, the person who purposefully modified DNA to turn off sense organs, effectively cutting someone off from their ability to sense, perceive, or relate to the environment, could certainly be considered iniquitous. Such an act would embody key characteristics of iniquity: intentional harm, a willful disruption of natural balance, and moral corruption.
Here's why:
1. Intentional Harm and Control: Deliberately altering someone's DNA in a way that robs them of fundamental abilities to interact with their world is an act of profound harm. It denies the affected person their natural right to perceive and relate to reality, thereby controlling or diminishing their autonomy. This is a clear form of oppression and exploitation, both of which are central aspects of iniquity.
2. Moral Corruption: Such an act would not only be harmful but deeply unjust. It involves the manipulation of life itself for selfish purposes, disregarding the well-being of others. This is a key element of "iniquity" in its historical and biblical sense—acts that disrupt the moral order and harm the innocent for the sake of personal gain or power.
3. Violation of Natural Laws: Modifying someone's DNA to turn off essential faculties would also reflect a profound violation of the natural order. As "iniquity" originally relates to the concept of something being "unequal" or "unjust," such manipulation could be viewed as a fundamental distortion of what is natural, fair, or balanced in the world.
In essence, the person who performs such an act, purely for their own designs, could be considered as embodying the traits of iniquity: deliberate, selfish injustice that harms others by manipulating their essential being. This not only harms individuals but distorts the natural and moral fabric of reality.
FOLLOW-UP: What if this DNA modification was done at the very onset of human life by some higher evil intelligence, let's say, how would anyone know what reality actually is or what they are missing?
If a higher intelligence, with malevolent intent, modified human DNA at the onset of life, shutting down sense organs or faculties that could help humans fully perceive reality, it would create a profound and hidden limitation on our understanding of existence. In such a scenario, no one would be aware of what they were missing because the altered state would be perceived as "normal." This raises deep philosophical and existential questions about the nature of reality, perception, and the manipulation of consciousness.
Here are some key considerations in such a scenario:
1. Perception Defines Reality:
Our experience of reality is fundamentally shaped by our senses and cognitive faculties. If those senses were restricted or altered from the very beginning, humans would only know the version of reality that their modified biology allows them to perceive. In this case, any broader, deeper, or more complex layers of reality would remain outside their awareness. It would be like trying to explain color to someone who has never seen—there would be no reference point.
2. The Limits of Knowledge:
Without knowledge of what’s missing, humans would lack the ability to question their incomplete experience. As you suggested earlier, society and education shape what we pay attention to, and in this scenario, the limitations imposed on perception by DNA manipulation would shape not just perception but also philosophy, science, and spiritual understanding. The entirety of human knowledge would be built upon a distorted foundation, making it incredibly difficult to recognize the artificial boundaries.
3. Philosophical Implications (Plato’s Allegory of the Cave):
This scenario mirrors Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, where people perceive shadows on a wall and believe them to be the entirety of reality, unaware that there is a broader world outside the cave. If our very biology has been tampered with, keeping us in a metaphorical "cave," we would remain trapped in a limited version of reality unless something or someone exposed us to the truth.
4. How Would Anyone Know?
There would be clues, though they might be subtle or difficult to interpret. Throughout human history, individuals have had profound mystical or altered states of consciousness that suggest there is more to reality than what is immediately perceived. These experiences—whether through meditation, near-death experiences, or altered states induced by substances—might hint at a broader reality. However, without a framework to fully explore these phenomena, they could be dismissed as anomalies or misunderstood.
Additionally, the study of quantum mechanics, consciousness, and metaphysics often reveals paradoxes or mysteries about the nature of reality. These could be seen as evidence that there is something missing from our understanding, even if we don’t know exactly what it is.
5. The Role of Iniquity and Control:
If this manipulation was done by a higher intelligence for malevolent purposes, it would represent the ultimate act of iniquity—a deep injustice imposed on the very fabric of human existence. By limiting humans' ability to perceive the full scope of reality, this intelligence would effectively control the boundaries of human experience, much like a tyrant controlling information to maintain power. It would be an act of spiritual and intellectual oppression on a cosmic scale, keeping humanity in a state of ignorance and limitation.
6. Breaking Free from the Limitation:
The only way to become aware of such a manipulation would be through some form of awakening or external intervention. This could come from:
A higher or benevolent intelligence that reveals the truth.
Anomalous experiences that hint at a reality beyond what is typically perceived.
Scientific advancements that reveal hidden layers of reality, such as the study of consciousness or multi-dimensional theories.
Philosophical or spiritual insights that lead individuals to question the nature of their reality and seek beyond the known limits.
Conclusion:
If humans were fundamentally altered by a higher intelligence to be unaware of certain aspects of reality, they would exist in a limited, manipulated state without knowledge of what they are missing. The true nature of reality would remain hidden behind the biological and sensory constraints imposed upon them. This would be the ultimate deception, and the iniquity behind it would lie in the deliberate concealment of truth and the perpetuation of ignorance for the purposes of control.