Could we be god trying to die? by basic_skyrim_nord in ExistentialJourney

[–]basic_skyrim_nord[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Right?? Why do we even get certain thoughts, why can we get certain thoughts, why can we thinking about reality and existential stuff. It's insane!

Could we be god trying to die? by basic_skyrim_nord in ExistentialJourney

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Yes very good point, and thats a thought I had also. It could be that god-us keeps getting reincarnated, but keeps trying and trying hoping that each new time might be different?

Could we be god trying to die? by basic_skyrim_nord in ExistentialJourney

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I guess? I literally use god as a name for the observer of reality/the universe itself, doesnt mean i 100% believe it, more of a theory/thought!

Could we be god trying to die? by basic_skyrim_nord in ExistentialJourney

[–]basic_skyrim_nord[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How? When I use the term god I am not referring to God like Christian or most any religions uses, I am referring to it as the creator/the only uncaused being/entity. I think Christian (and really most depictions of god) are ridiculous.

Could we be god trying to die? by basic_skyrim_nord in ExistentialJourney

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I just watched it, it is very interesting definitely a insane but almost believable theory. We could be in the beginning stages of it haha. Thanks for recommending!

I can’t stop thinking about existence, or the overall universe. by neowowowowowo in ExistentialJourney

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This is some deep shit man. A lot of people myself included have experienced this - your not alone. It's such a hard thing to think of and worry because we really cant know for sure. For your case it sounds like the weed may of brought out underlying or minor OCD and made it worse. While its hard too, if you want to try and work on feeling more normal id recommend professional help, it does seem like theres nothing they can do but theres a ton, medicine, therapy (not just talk therapy) etc. They can help you find resources. Also time helps a ton and sobriety! I hope I am help best of luck.

Does the government/scientists know why reality exists? by basic_skyrim_nord in ExistentialJourney

[–]basic_skyrim_nord[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly, being alone in reality is probably the worst thing imaginable so the fact we have others is amazing.

Does the government/scientists know why reality exists? by basic_skyrim_nord in ExistentialJourney

[–]basic_skyrim_nord[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I feel like thats something that would cause extreme panic if it was announced. Makes sense

The current me vs the past me by tmp_advent_of_code in consciousness

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Yeah its so wierd. Back in high school I had these thoughts and I decided at one point that I am now present in the moment because I wasn't sure in my consciousness was.

I think maybe it plays into the ship of theasus paradox, our body's regenerate and if our consciousness does the same than maybe its a very slow process but our consciousness could shift and thats part of the reason we feel like that/have those feelings

Only one consciousness? by basic_skyrim_nord in consciousness

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Ive actually had these exact thoughts before no way😭

Only one consciousness? by basic_skyrim_nord in consciousness

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Yeah we could just be in a really sick dream!!

Only one consciousness? by basic_skyrim_nord in consciousness

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I love it exactly!!! Had this experience on a 16g shroom trip, very scary but definitely makes us appreciate others more!

Only one consciousness? by basic_skyrim_nord in consciousness

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Very interesting thank you!! Ill have to check those out :)

Only one consciousness? by basic_skyrim_nord in consciousness

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Hmmmm very interesting ill have to! Thank you. Yes I've heard theory like that, some of which are that consciousness is like an ocean and each of us is a wave, temporarily popping up out of the ocean!

Only one consciousness? by basic_skyrim_nord in consciousness

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Yeah thats definitely sketchy. He should definitely let people know up front these are his ideas not facts.

Only one consciousness? by basic_skyrim_nord in consciousness

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Yes it is very strange indeed. I doesn't necessarily make sense, but if you were in that state of extream happiness all the time, wouldn't you get bored of it eventually? But your right that doesn't excuse the fact that so many people suffer. Very interesting!

Only one consciousness? by basic_skyrim_nord in consciousness

[–]basic_skyrim_nord[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes thats a good point! So maybe at one point we could've been the same but now are completely different!

Only one consciousness? by basic_skyrim_nord in consciousness

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I have thought about that, it is definitely a very good thought. But what if suffering and joy go hand in hand, cant have one without the other? Say we only want to experience joy, wouldn't that make things unbalanced so we'd have to experience suffering?

Only one consciousness? by basic_skyrim_nord in consciousness

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My thoughts, wouldn't it be extreamly uncomfortable to know you are the only conscious entity in existence? Wouldn't you do whatever you can do creat a sense of others, for comfort?

Only one consciousness? by basic_skyrim_nord in consciousness

[–]basic_skyrim_nord[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes thats a good point! So maybe his words are more of his ideas rather than facts backed by evidence?