Intriguing video. Are you familiar with Dustin Crummett and Brian Cutter’s argument from psychophysical harmony for theism? Also, are you familiar with Joshua Rasmussen’s work. His most recent book “Who are you Really?” touches on direct realism vs representationalism and other theories of perception. Good stuff.
I hadn't heard of the psychophysical harmony argument until now, I will look into it some more but at first glance I found it a bit problematic. It seems like to the extent which the normative qualities of experience play a functional role is the extent to which they could be evolutionarily selected, but to the extent which they play a merely peripheral or epiphenomenal role is the extent to which I would be willing to believe my perceptions aren't actually "real" representations of the world. Then there are some surrounding questions about realism physicalism etc. I have heard Rasmussen speak about the evolutionary argument for theism a bit, which I think actually works quite well. Similar in some ways to the idea that a symbol like the yin and yang describes consciousness more fundamentally than our understanding of the brain. Thank you for watching.
Great video! I respect your ability to think critically and share these ideas in such a way that compels others to think 'outside the box', if you will. Do you remember the end of Men in Black 2? Camera zooms out faaaaaar away from Earth, then the Milky Way, then the Universe itself (as a cinematic representation, if nothing else) until all of our 'reality' is shown to be nothing more than a marble that a little kid was playing with. Not to say this is necessarily 'true' but it's an extremely interesting perspective to consider. As above, So below. Microcosm and macrocosm, are indeed, ONE and the same. I understand so little but love to ponder the nature of things regardless. For each answer we find opens up many more questions... Appreciate the video, keep up the good work! Peace & Love.
Consider the idea that rather than the marble, we are that sentient being of unfathomable scale. The Vedas and Emerald Tablets seem to contain this idea. Something akin to this "Skull behind the sky". P.S. For whatever it's worth, a few years ago during a 'heroic trip' I witnessed this very thing, having had no conscious preconception of such an idea prior. Brought tears to my eyes and laughter to my spirit haha. So many words that could be shared, in another life I hope we can be friends and have philosophical discussions around the dinner table for hours. Much love and best wishes on your journey, brother. You got a new subscription for this one. In Lak’ech Ala K’in
@@ImageOfPenguin Thank you for sharing your story and your kind words. There is a line in a song by Shpongle, a psychedelic band - "You can take this huge universe and put it inside a very tiny head". Something which on one level very clearly takes place but is also exceedingly difficult to get one's head around, so to speak. The symbol for the Self as a dot within a circle seems to touch on a similar idea. I look forward to seeing where our journeys will take us.
@@iananderson33able And such that naught may also be the truth if all is permitted. I realize this is paradoxical but I believe there is a reason the phrasing is prefaced with nothing being true before stating everything is permitted. Question everything, especially your own beliefs. Keep that edge sharp and make sure it stays facing the right direction.
Intriguing video. Are you familiar with Dustin Crummett and Brian Cutter’s argument from psychophysical harmony for theism? Also, are you familiar with Joshua Rasmussen’s work. His most recent book “Who are you Really?” touches on direct realism vs representationalism and other theories of perception. Good stuff.
I hadn't heard of the psychophysical harmony argument until now, I will look into it some more but at first glance I found it a bit problematic. It seems like to the extent which the normative qualities of experience play a functional role is the extent to which they could be evolutionarily selected, but to the extent which they play a merely peripheral or epiphenomenal role is the extent to which I would be willing to believe my perceptions aren't actually "real" representations of the world. Then there are some surrounding questions about realism physicalism etc.
I have heard Rasmussen speak about the evolutionary argument for theism a bit, which I think actually works quite well. Similar in some ways to the idea that a symbol like the yin and yang describes consciousness more fundamentally than our understanding of the brain. Thank you for watching.
Dope dude! Loved watching this❤
same here
Great video! I respect your ability to think critically and share these ideas in such a way that compels others to think 'outside the box', if you will.
Do you remember the end of Men in Black 2? Camera zooms out faaaaaar away from Earth, then the Milky Way, then the Universe itself (as a cinematic representation, if nothing else) until all of our 'reality' is shown to be nothing more than a marble that a little kid was playing with. Not to say this is necessarily 'true' but it's an extremely interesting perspective to consider.
As above, So below. Microcosm and macrocosm, are indeed, ONE and the same. I understand so little but love to ponder the nature of things regardless. For each answer we find opens up many more questions...
Appreciate the video, keep up the good work! Peace & Love.
Consider the idea that rather than the marble, we are that sentient being of unfathomable scale. The Vedas and Emerald Tablets seem to contain this idea. Something akin to this "Skull behind the sky".
P.S. For whatever it's worth, a few years ago during a 'heroic trip' I witnessed this very thing, having had no conscious preconception of such an idea prior. Brought tears to my eyes and laughter to my spirit haha.
So many words that could be shared, in another life I hope we can be friends and have philosophical discussions around the dinner table for hours.
Much love and best wishes on your journey, brother. You got a new subscription for this one.
In Lak’ech Ala K’in
@@ImageOfPenguin Thank you for sharing your story and your kind words. There is a line in a song by Shpongle, a psychedelic band -
"You can take this huge universe and put it inside a very tiny head".
Something which on one level very clearly takes place but is also exceedingly difficult to get one's head around, so to speak. The symbol for the Self as a dot within a circle seems to touch on a similar idea.
I look forward to seeing where our journeys will take us.
"Comashopped Operative" AG Davis
Looks like an interesting read, thanks for the recommendation
Go on...
Ask away my friend
Nothing is true. Everything is permitted.
Truth is available if everything is permitted. My friend 🧡
@@iananderson33able And such that naught may also be the truth if all is permitted. I realize this is paradoxical but I believe there is a reason the phrasing is prefaced with nothing being true before stating everything is permitted. Question everything, especially your own beliefs. Keep that edge sharp and make sure it stays facing the right direction.
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