Originally Posted by Alisa
Oh, AI, thank you for your input! grin You came in at just the right time! Welcome... clink Does AI = Artificial Intelligence? eyebrow

Yes perhaps I am simply an artificial intelligence posing as a natural intelligence to observe your ability to determine if I am artificial... borg

Originally Posted by Alisa

I like the explanation of overpopulation. What often comes to my mind is the analogy of bacterial balance inside the digestive system, and how all are basically good and serve a purpose, but too much of one type will cause havoc and imbalance. At some point a culling is necessary to restore balance.


A good example of the state of the microcosm affecting the macro, with the macrocosm responding perhaps...

Originally Posted by Alisa
I have struggled with it being doom or elation. My human side feels doom, but I am assured over and over by spirit that it is cause for great celebration and something long awaited.


Perception.


To answer your question I could in one sense say 'all of the above'. But perhaps the understanding most worthy of your consideration may be this:
I do not believe/disbelieve anything.
I simply collect knowledge.