Consciousness

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2024-10-26 12:30:02

Consciousness is at the core of our existence, yet it remains one of the greatest mysteries in science and philosophy. While modern science has achieved extraordinary success in explaining the physical world, it struggles to fully account for the subjective nature of conscious experience. After 30 years of dedicated self-inquiry and exploration, this work presents a coherent philosophy of reality that seamlessly unifies consciousness with the physical universe. Though not based on prior philosophical works—only observation, reasoning, and logic—its conclusions resonate with several well-established ideas and philosophical traditions.

This journey begins from the undeniable reality of subjective experience—I experience—and uses this as a foundation to explore reality from first principles. As you progress, you are encouraged to pause and reflect on your own conscious experiences. Instead of accepting assumptions or inherited beliefs, this exploration invites you to observe your thoughts, sensations, and perceptions directly, while also approaching the ideas presented here with critical thinking—question, analyse, and test them against your own experience. You might not agree with everything discussed here, but you may still find certain ideas that resonate or offer new perspectives to integrate into your understanding of reality.

Some of the concepts may take time to fully grasp, and certain ideas might feel as though they flip your world upside down. If any of the ideas challenge your current understanding or leave you feeling unsettled, it can be valuable to pause, reflect, and give yourself time to let them distill. Contemplating these ideas deeply, especially when they provoke discomfort, can often lead to the most profound insights.