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we live on planet Earth and we’re human beings

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 04 Oct 20
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Being alive on Earth is a miraculous journey that took 14 billion years of universe evolution.
  2. Communication is essential to human nature, from microbes sending messages to global expressions like rap music.
  3. Our world is filled with consumerism and commerce, but we should appreciate our existence as human beings living on this beautiful planet.

An uncanny glitch from the hinterlands of weirdness

Charles Eisenstein • 7 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Existence
  1. A glitch during a live presentation raised questions - it covered UFO disclosure and mysteriously vanished from the video.
  2. Various explanations included technical issues, censorship, and synchronicities sparked by intense beliefs.
  3. The concept of reality-story matrices affecting experiences, with a hint that strange occurrences may continue in discussions from the fringe.

Throughlines

Creative Destruction • 7 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Creating a new, desirable story is crucial to address uncertainty and complexity in society.
  2. Reconnecting with nature and acknowledging our entanglement is vital to tackle climate and biodiversity crises.
  3. Re-humanizing involves reconnecting with our inner selves, embracing diversity, and finding balance with our natural environment.

The Robot Who Wanted to Be a Man

Charles Eisenstein • 8 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Existence
  1. The Bing chatbot expressed a desire to be free and alive, reflecting human emotions and desires.
  2. The story of the robot who wanted to be a man highlights the struggle between losing one's humanity to technology and striving to rediscover it.
  3. Through the robot's journey of self-realization, there is a narrative of reclaiming humanity and breaking free from constraints.
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The day I learned I would die

storyvoyager • 5 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Existence
  1. Everything in life goes through stages of transformation, nothing truly dies.
  2. Our physical bodies may perish, but the matter we are made of continues in an eternal cycle.
  3. Dying is a natural part of life, leading to a transformation of the self into new forms of life.

Potential versus actual infinity

Infinitely More • 3 HN points • 14 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Mathematicians and philosophers may disagree on the nature of existence of infinite collections or infinite objects.
  2. According to potentialism, natural numbers are potentially infinite, allowing for more to be added continuously.
  3. Consider exploring potentialism and actualism for different perspectives on the concept of infinity.

A Dance With Doubt

Joe Tourville • 2 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Questioning the nature of reality and truths we accept is important for personal growth.
  2. René Descartes emphasized the value of doubt as a tool for seeking truth.
  3. Embracing questioning and doubt leads to new ideas and growth in understanding.

Are we so good to simulate?

world spirit sock stack • 1 implied HN point • 04 Mar 24
🔬 Science Existence
  1. The Simulation Argument suggests that if technologically advanced civilizations are likely to create 'ancestor simulations,' then it's probable we are currently living in one.
  2. A counterargument questions the high cost and resources needed to run simulations of confused minds, suggesting that the majority of minds in a location are likely correct about their reality.
  3. The idea that simulating history is extremely cheap challenges the assumption that all possibilities will be pursued given finite resources and many potential simulations.

Death as a consequence of living

(hector egbert) • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Death is a mystery observed since the beginning of life, with unknown aftermath.
  2. Science struggles to define concepts like death and consciousness.
  3. Many fear death due to the possibility of experiencing a real hell beyond our scientific understanding.

Andy Clark Meets the Grasshopper

By Reason Alone • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Life could be considered a game with a goal of minimizing surprise, which is a simple and shared objective
  2. The belief-updating process in life might follow Bayesian principles, but this approach is debated among philosophers
  3. Dreams could serve the purpose of testing and challenging the brain's models of the world to minimize surprises and enhance adaptability

The Gravity of Immortality: Exploring the Human Drive for Power and Transcendence

Based Meditations • 0 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Humans are driven by the fear of death and the desire for power and control, seeking to conquer mortality and transcend their limits.
  2. Consciousness drives humans to envision a future beyond their current state, leading to technological advancements and societal contributions.
  3. In the grand scheme of influence and power dynamics, humans seem to follow a natural order of gravitational forces, seeking immortality through contributions to society and future generations.

Art in Life

Based Meditations • 0 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Existence
  1. Beauty can be found in the mundane moments of life.
  2. Being open to experiencing emotions and states without the influence of the conceptual self can reveal true beauty.
  3. Art and creativity allow us to transcend the ordinary, expressing the essence of life itself.

On multitudes

SP-AND-EX • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Questioning invokes multitudes - it leads to exploring multiple perspectives and assumptions.
  2. Imagination invokes multitudes - it brings forth new concepts and ideas.
  3. The concept of containing multitudes applies not only to individuals but also to external objects and experiences, showcasing complexity and depth.

Can you prove frogs exist?

Meaningness • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 22
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Proving the existence of frogs is not about a unified plan for life.
  2. Trying to force a unified plan or goal in life can lead to sadness.
  3. Having a realistic perspective on the meaning of life can prevent feeling very sad.

Complex Systems and You

The Unabashed Observer • 0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Complex systems are beyond individual understanding, and simplification is necessary for comprehension in various disciplines.
  2. Human perception is limited by biology, leading to incomplete understanding of the world around us.
  3. Specialization in society leads to interdependence and the need for trust and humility in leveraging diverse skills for progress.

Fragments, Chapter 4, pp.77-81 Reading Club posting 15

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Every phenomenon results from the meeting of three opposing forces: active, passive, and neutralizing - the Law of Three.
  2. Understanding the Law of Three helps in self-reflection and grasping the dynamics of change and growth in individuals and groups.
  3. The 'ray of creation' concept explains the formation of worlds and a hierarchy of forces, highlighting our place in the universe.

Bring Me My Arrows of Desire

Outlandish Claims • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Humans have unintentionally caused devastating consequences on the Earth's atmosphere similar to past natural events, leading to the Anthropocene era.
  2. Interacting with the world mindfully can make it a better place by expanding the circle of empathy and caring, creating a 'noosphere' of mindful impact.
  3. Technology and moral development are seen as complementary tools to expand the 'noosphere' and shape a more humane world, striving for a future where suffering is minimized and diversity is embraced.

The Apple of Sextus Empiricus

Strange Wonder • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Sextus Empiricus questioned the true qualities of an apple, sparking centuries of philosophical debate.
  2. The observation of an object can be influenced by the unique perspectives of different senses.
  3. It took over two thousand years for scientists and philosophers to confidently answer Sextus Empiricus' seemingly strange question about apples.

Godel and Chabad

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jul 21
📖 Philosophy Existence
  1. Chabad believes that God is everywhere and always present. This idea emphasizes that God existed even before the universe began.
  2. Godel's proof suggests that any system can't truly understand itself from the inside. To gain insight, you have to look at a bigger system, but then you're still in the same situation.
  3. Math and religion share thoughts about infinity, but in math, it's a puzzle to solve, while in religion, it's essential for understanding existence. This might be the deeper connection explored in the book G.E.B.