What Defines Our Individual Universes?

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The discussion centers on the philosophical concept of individual perception and its impact on one's understanding of the universe. Participants argue that while "someone's universe" can refer to personal perception, it does not alter the objective nature of the universe itself. The conversation highlights the dichotomy between subjective experiences and objective reality, suggesting that different perspectives, whether deemed "deranged" or "superior," stem from individual interpretations of the same universal truths.

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  • Understanding of philosophical concepts such as perception and reality.
  • Familiarity with systems theory and chaos theory.
  • Knowledge of epistemology, particularly the nature of truth and belief.
  • Basic grasp of subjective vs. objective viewpoints.
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  • Research the implications of perception in philosophy, focusing on works by Immanuel Kant.
  • Explore systems theory and its application in understanding complex phenomena.
  • Study chaos theory and its relevance to philosophical discussions on order and disorder.
  • Examine epistemological frameworks that differentiate between subjective and objective truths.
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Philosophers, psychology students, and anyone interested in the interplay between perception and reality will benefit from this discussion.

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There were some good points brought in with the trash. but let's try to keep religion and personal out of this.
Is some ones universe different because of their perception of it?
If you see things as systems of systems is that your world or everyones?
If you see them as chaos experienced is that the real world..it is to you?
could it be possible that the manifestations of both "deranged" and "superior" intellects are just views from a different angle?
 
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"Is some ones universe different because of their perception of it?"

If "someone's universe" means "someone's perception of the universe",
yes.

If "someone's universe" means "THE universe"...no.
 
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But isn't The universe only The universe to you?
Taking in that something is only true if it is repeatable by others then a pessimist's universal theories would be self proving because in his world everything goes wrong (stretch to illustrate)
 

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