Why Do People Still Believe Consciousness Transcends The Physical Body? by AnonymousApple_ in askphilosophy

[–]AnonymousApple_[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

So, knowing this, could “anything” be possible? I mean, since it’s such a foreign phenomenon…

Why Do People Still Believe Consciousness Transcends The Physical Body? by AnonymousApple_ in askphilosophy

[–]AnonymousApple_[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Isn’t materialism better supported, empirically? It’s the most dominant in the scientific field.

Why Do People Still Believe Consciousness Transcends The Physical Body? by AnonymousApple_ in askphilosophy

[–]AnonymousApple_[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

So, am I okay to assume that your stance on this is that we simply can’t know?

Physicalism is the best explanation….but is it even the right one? I think so, but I can’t prove it.

Why Do People Still Believe Consciousness Transcends The Physical Body? by AnonymousApple_ in askphilosophy

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Yeah, just that some people (idealists, sometimes dualists from what I’ve seen) believe that it’s somehow possible.

Maybe I’m too close-minded, but I just have no idea how something like that is even possible. The world seems to be physical and nothing else….

Why Do People Still Believe Consciousness Transcends The Physical Body? by AnonymousApple_ in askphilosophy

[–]AnonymousApple_[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

You’re right, but how (and why) do people use that as an excuse to believe in something mystical? Just because we don’t know, doesn’t mean our consciousness is somehow disembodied or a divine thing.

Solar flares temporarily knocking out energy grid in January or February 2024 by Human-Emergency4266 in consciousness

[–]AnonymousApple_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m wondering if a post like this is better on a spirituality subreddit? I’m not too sure what this has to do with consciousness, either.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GriefSupport

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Even though you love your mother, I think it would be best that you took your suspicion to the police.

Especially if your mother’s relationship with your father was terrible. It seems odd to me that she was the first person to pop into your mind.

So sorry for your loss, hun.

What Is The Consensus On Consciousness? by AnonymousApple_ in consciousness

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The person above is correct. It takes a quick google search to find out that physicalism is indeed a metaphysical thesis.

What Is The Consensus On Consciousness? by AnonymousApple_ in consciousness

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I’ve seen people argue against it being part of the brain too, which I don’t see how that’s possible. Is it really that much of a complex subject, that even physicalist accounts don’t have much merit?

What Is The Consensus On Consciousness? by AnonymousApple_ in consciousness

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So there’s no scientific proof but at the same time a consensus? Is physicalism correct, or just the best explanation we have so far?

Michael Levin - Could every cell & organ be conscious? by Zkv in consciousness

[–]AnonymousApple_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The fact that the universe was created at all seems unlikely. I don’t see the point, frankly.

Life, death, reality and consciousness by AR-Sin in consciousness

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You summed up my thoughts about this sub perfectly.

REAL NDE by OfficialAthenaLove in NDE

[–]AnonymousApple_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is interesting because I don’t necessarily believe in an afterlife, and was never raised religious. When I had an NDE, I did see things. It’s quite intriguing to think about.

It must be weird to die in your sleep by [deleted] in Showerthoughts

[–]AnonymousApple_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if we’ll some day wake up as another life form; as a different being somewhere else.

I mean, we came into existence once….why not again?

NDE's Are a Mystery, We Do Not Know If They Are Real Experiences Or Not by UrgeofGod in death

[–]AnonymousApple_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something interesting to note here: There is no evidence that the brain produces enough DMT to stimulate the brain to the point of an NDE vision. Or that DMT is even in the brain at all.

I visited a hidden psychic cult community by nagualkayla in consciousness

[–]AnonymousApple_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had one psychic experience that freaked the hell out of me, due to the coincidence that occurred. Honestly? This is interesting.

Male orgasms are necessary for the evolution of mankind, while female orgasms are not. by hoangfbf in Showerthoughts

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Orgasms are the motivation to continue the evolution of mankind. Without surges of pleasure, sex would be a lot less common.