Is our perception of reality frequency based?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion explores the idea that our perception of reality may be influenced by specific frequencies, akin to tuning into a radio spectrum. Participants consider whether minds and objects are "tuned" to particular frequencies, and if this tuning affects what we perceive. The conversation touches on theoretical implications of changing frequencies and the existence of alternative realities, as well as the nature of thoughts and consciousness.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes that our perception of reality is like a radio spectrum, suggesting that minds are tuned to specific frequencies, which limits our perception of reality.
  • Another participant argues against the idea that thoughts are electromagnetic, asserting that the brain functions as an electrochemical computer.
  • There is a suggestion that biological frequencies may exist, which could relate to the brain's functioning and perception.
  • A participant mentions Carl Jung's work on synchronicity as potentially relevant to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of thoughts and their relation to electromagnetic phenomena. There is no consensus on the validity of the frequency-based perception model, and multiple competing views remain present.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference concepts from psychology and physics, but the discussion lacks rigorous definitions and scientific backing for the proposed ideas. The implications of changing frequencies and their effects on perception remain unresolved.

drakenw
I found this site via a google search for some key terms I was thinking about. Let me preface by saying I have never taken a physics class, and I am definitely no genius.

I formerly was an intelligence analyst in the military working with electronic signals, the concept that I'm now pondering only came to me within the past few years though.

What if our perception of reality is due to our minds being tuned into a specific frequency, and along with that all other minds, and objects are "tuned" into this frequency. I think of the universe kind of like a radio spectrum, withour minds being tuned into a specific channel. We can only perceive what we are tuned into. Therefore, if we're to think that everything that can happen, does happen at some point in time - could these alternative realities exist at even the most minute difference of frequency? If we were able to change the frequency of reality we perceive, would our world be different and if so, would we have any memories of the our previous perceptions? Do we naturally go in between different frequencies throughout the course of our lives? If there is any merit to this line of thinking, how could it be proved? By locating a resonate frequency of the universe perhaps? It couldn't a relative frequency emitted by all people, because as I see it - we are "listening" to the frequency, not necessarily transmitting. Perhaps these are just crazy thoughts, figured I would share though. Hopefully I've come to the right place.
 
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myself, i think thoughts are not electromagnetic in nature. Einstein's dad had an electromagnet factory so he was imprinted early-on to ponder that mysterious force and his thoughts set the tone for whole 20th century..

Brain is an electrochemical computer.

you might enjoy Carl Jung's book "Synchronicity" , and the Jung-Pauli letters on that subject. Just search on their names.

old jim
 
jim hardy said:
myself, i think thoughts are not electromagnetic in nature. Einstein's dad had an electromagnet factory so he was imprinted early-on to ponder that mysterious force and his thoughts set the tone for whole 20th century..

Brain is an electrochemical computer.

you might enjoy Carl Jung's book "Synchronicity" , and the Jung-Pauli letters on that subject. Just search on their names.

old jim

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll definitely seek them out.

I definitely can agree with your idea of the brain, which leads me to think there may be biological frequencies; for lack of a better term.
 
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