Does ignorance of the Law of existence prove non-existence?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of the "Law of existence" and whether ignorance of this law can be used to argue against the existence of individuals. Participants explore the implications of knowing or not knowing this law, the nature of proof regarding existence, and the philosophical underpinnings of communication and faith.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asserts that knowing the "Law of existence" is a prerequisite for existence, proposing a framework where only those who know or have communicated with someone who knows the law can be considered to exist.
  • Another participant suggests that communication could serve as a means to learn the law, implying that it could bridge the gap between those who know and those who do not.
  • A different viewpoint posits that proving existence is fundamentally impossible, framing the discussion in terms of faith rather than empirical evidence.
  • One participant questions the significance of the inability to prove existence, suggesting that the lack of proof does not inherently pose a problem.
  • Another participant critiques the initial claims about the law, highlighting uncertainties in the assumptions made and arguing that without a clear definition of the law, its truth cannot be established.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of existence and the validity of the "Law of existence." There is no consensus on the truth of the law or the implications of ignorance regarding it, indicating a contested discussion.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of a clear definition of the "Law of existence," uncertainties in the assumptions presented, and the philosophical nature of the claims, which may depend on individual interpretations of existence and communication.

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The Law of existence...

The Law of existence.
Anyone who knows this law, exists. Anyone who has communicated(one way or two way, in any form) with someone who knows this law, exists. Nobody else exists.

Assume that
1. This law is true.
2. I know this law.
3. You cannot communicate(one way or two way, in any form) with someone who does not know this law.

How would you prove that anyone who doesn't know this law exists?
:wink:
 
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i would communicate with you to learn the law and/or urge you to communicate with those who don't know the law.
 
that's the thing, u can't prove anyone exists by any means. everything is a type of faith.
 
so what if you can't prove it? i don't get why that's a problem.
 
This is not law, it is called a quibble.

"1. This law is true.
2. I know this law.
3. You cannot communicate(one way or two way, in any form) with someone who does not know this law."

1 is uncertain
2 is uncertain
3 is uncertain

You have not proved any of these. Maybe this law is true, but as you have not stated the law is cannot even be decided whether it can be assumed to be true or not.
 

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