Consciousness: Objective - Subjective

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This discussion centers on the philosophical exploration of consciousness, specifically the distinction between objective and subjective realities. Participants express skepticism about the validity of subjective experiences outside of established physical laws, emphasizing that interpretations of quantum mechanics (QM) do not provide scientific backing for subjective realities. The conversation highlights the need for clarity in defining personal realities and the limitations of current scientific theories in addressing these complex questions.

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  • Understanding of quantum mechanics interpretations
  • Familiarity with the philosophy of consciousness
  • Knowledge of objective vs. subjective reality concepts
  • Basic grasp of sensory perception and cognitive models
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  • Research the various interpretations of quantum mechanics, focusing on the many-worlds interpretation
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  • Examine the implications of emotional influences on perceived reality
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Philosophers, cognitive scientists, and anyone interested in the intersection of consciousness, perception, and quantum mechanics will benefit from this discussion.

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Hey guys! Go easy on me. I'm here to learn.

This is a fascinating subject to me. I'm not trying to recreate a topic. I actually googled this topic and found this site, but the thread was locked. If I missed another similar thread feel free to redirect me.

Opening the brutal topic of reality, I have 2 primary concerns for investigation.

1. In my reality we are affected emotionally in a way outside of a physically exclusive reality.
2. If we affect each other and also can't deny observations of physical interaction what other forces could be at play that effect a subjective reality?

Care to take a stab?
 
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These threads tend to get locked because this forum is intended for discussions about questions that can be answered by theories of physics. I don't think your questions belong to that category.

I don't know what you mean by "my reality". Are you referring to the model of your surroundings that your brain creates and keeps updating with new information from your sensory organs? If so, how is this "outside of a physically exclusive reality"? The second question is even harder to understand. Are you asking if there's a reason to think that reality is subjective? There's none given by science alone. Someone might mention some interpretation of QM that they feel says something along those lines, but interpretations of QM aren't really science, and I also think the ones that include something similar to a subjective reality look more like different aspects of a many-worlds interpretation than like actual interpretations. So they can't really answer your question.
 

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