Jiang distinguishes the historical geostatic model from spiritual union talk and asks instead how humans came to build a geocentric picture of the universe.
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Jiang says Beatrice is talking about the spiritual world rather than the visible world.
Jiang corrects the student by saying humans themselves are not limited by time and space; only perception is.
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"and how did we become the center of the universe yes by becoming one with god who is the center of the universe no..."
"our world though in the spiritual world she's referring to the spiritual world right but like"
"understand because for us we are like human we are limited by the time and space right so"
"uh we may no you're not your perception is limited by time and space yeah you are not"
"...important that you raise your hand, challenge me, and ask for clarification. So we start off with the dawn of humanity. And this is..."
"...a lot to take in. So, feel free to ask for clarification on any point. Okay? Are you okay with this? Sure. Well, Augustus..."
"...So feel free to challenge me, feel free to ask for clarification. Feel free to ask any questions, okay? So here's my argument. Aristotle..."
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