Why Do We Limit Our Understanding in Online Forums?

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The discussion revolves around the limitations of perception and understanding, likening individuals to fish in a bowl, constrained by their beliefs and experiences. Participants emphasize the importance of questioning fundamental concepts, such as gravity, to unlock deeper truths and potential. There is a critique of those who repeatedly share unoriginal thoughts, suggesting that true enlightenment requires a willingness to explore beyond established boundaries. The dialogue also touches on the nature of reality and perception, arguing that while everyone sees things differently, there should be a shared understanding of fundamental truths. Ultimately, the conversation encourages introspection and the pursuit of greater knowledge beyond superficial beliefs.
  • #31
bah! Utter gibberish.
 
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  • #32
Originally posted by TENYEARS
I must say if my subconscious saw you as fish then that is what I see you as. This is not an insult, but a facet of your beliefs and the manner of your speaking. Some of you have promise, but if you hang out with ducks you act like one. No offense to ducks, if you were one you would proably be much closer to englightenment. Adios for a while or maybe for good.

What you see only reflects YOU, not others...a distinction you seem to struggle with.
 
  • #33
Originally posted by Zero
What you see only reflects YOU, not others...a distinction you seem to struggle with.
If he says his subconscious saw you as fish, then it's correct for him to say he sees you as fish (although it still reflects himself). Don't underestimate the power of the subconscious.
 
  • #34
Originally posted by Iacchus32
If he says his subconscious saw you as fish, then it's correct for him to say he sees you as fish (although it still reflects himself). Don't underestimate the power of the subconscious.

What I am objecting to is the idea that his internal workings are accruate, and truly represent reality.
 
  • #35
Originally posted by Zero
What I am objecting to is the idea that his internal workings are accruate, and truly represent reality.
It sounds like it does for him. The subsconscious doesn't usually lie about such things (IMO).

But then again this is something everybody has to grapple with which, only becomes compounded when things like this occur.
 
  • #36
Originally posted by Iacchus32
It sounds like it does for him. The subsconscious doesn't usually lie about such things (IMO).

But then again this is something everybody has to grapple with which, only becomes compounded when things like this occur.

Well, his subconscious doesn't make me what he wants me to be...and I think that sort of worldview is nutty.
 
  • #37
Originally posted by Zero
Well, his subconscious doesn't make me what he wants me to be...and I think that sort of worldview is nutty.
Well, your subconscious doen't make him what you want him to be either, so in that respect we're all entitled to our own views.
 

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