This much can always be said, the mind is fascinating. What a wonder it is that it will cling to almost anything in order to make sense of itself. Not only that but it desperately seeks an answer to decipher the mysteries of our own reality. It is easy to question because the discrepancies are easy to observe. This is especially true to a well tuned mind. In my opinion all of philosophy stems from this very idea, that some great absurdity has finally been revealed.
Like a parasite thought it feeds on these spontaneous epiphanies and obsesses itself within the possibility of being true. Perhaps driven by fear or the desire of unveiling some universal secret the mind will often find itself dwelling upon great cosmic mysteries that have no real end. Here it clings and desperately believes its only known reality, one based on five senses and one singular perception. Some look upon this great unknowing and run in fear behind their gods and causes while others embrace it and use it to empower themselves as well as their gods.
Because of our singular existence the mind is naturally inclined towards egocentrism. It would be appropriate to say that the human species' self awareness is completely narcissistic. It is why we treasure worldly goods and must be constantly reminded by biblical scriptures to refrain from such materialism. To think that we are the only forms of intelligent life in the whole universe is just incorrect. How arrogant must we be to believe that our very limited intelligence allows us the right to assert such a statement. The great wide universe is so vast and distances between worlds are much greater than our technology could even fathom. The galaxies are innumerable. The possibilities are limitless simply because of the own limitations to our comprehension of the unknown. We would have to traverse the great distances and set foot upon the foreign soils in order to truly understand.
Being so self aware leads to great fear when the comfortable sense of reality is shattered. When we are challenged on our beliefs we will strictly adhere to them like a man stranded at sea clinging to his life jacket. Despite evidence of the contrary the mind will actually deny the disruption and form some alternate reality. This new reality creates a new feeling of comfort and thus a stable plateau in which more ignorance can verbally be spewed. It is why denial quickly sets in upon a displeasing response and a positive one leaves the listener with more of an inclination to believe.
Look upon these social media ads that offer personality tests. This computer fabricated quiz employs instant gratification to a hungry mind. A mind that is told is unique and individually strong yet ostentatiously described through one of five personalities. How sad is it that social media causes this false state of mental gratification! What our creations have done is simulated the very reality that took thousands of years of evolution. We have successfully imitated reality and feel more content behind our computer screens and digital televisions, our smartphones and our tablets. Within these devices anything offered in the real world can be found virtually. Here you could take on any form and enter this new world with complete anonymity.
This drives society away from the world outside the universe and into one with flashing lights and easy to use functions. It must be great to dwell in an existence where all of the world's knowledge is pooled into a device that could fit into the palm of a hand. Why is it then that we are reserved to live in ignorance? Can you not see the great absurdity that our creation has unintentionally revealed? If we can so easily create such a world out of nothing, one very much in infancy, who is to say that we are not some virtual manifestation of some great overseer? Could god be some semi-intelligent being playing a video game through an app on his communication device?
Philosophy in conjunction with science is much more successful and pleasing in the realm of understanding simply because of the continuous act of asking questions. "Why" is much more enlightening than concluding that all the answers could be found within the existence of our world or the gods we create. With the massive and seemingly infinite space of the whole universe we can not possibly believe that we even have the ability to understand anything cosmically great. A true understanding of everything would probably necessitate a fully activated consciousness. No matter what one would say about their own penal gland or third eye, it is impossible within our material world to achieve one. Any person that willingly exists within the technosphere is corrupted and those who contest this are truly lost. Do not believe the fool who tells you of his third eye! Any person who finds it necessary to dangle in front of your face their own enlightenment is just arrogant and has already failed their own assertions. They know who they are and this truth eats at their soul like a virulent poison.
What do you think the ant would say if told that there was a whole world beyond his ant hole? Upon this realization you then tell him that his world is just a part of a whole solar system of eight other planets and a bright yellow star. If his mind is not yet blown you continue to reveal that the star in which this vast system rotates around is simply one of billions of others and there are even more yet to be observed and counted like the many atoms that exist below its feet. Would his little ant mouth not drop in awe and amazement? Would he be stricken with fear by the sudden realization of his own insignificance? How small the ant must truly feel after all this. How are we any different though?
Accepting that we are completely insignificant and alone is a pivotal stage in the human mind. It could drive people to madness and great brilliance. Never though is one completely satisfied. Religion is refined and closed in its ideas but philosophy is opened ended and arguably rough around the edges.
So how do we escape the fear and satisfy the yearning of our wondering mind without sacrificing true reality? First it is important to accept and understand that perceived reality is tainted by a narrow minded thought process. This is important because we must realize that our perceived truths do not lie on solid ground. This reasoning leads to the next important understanding, that we must question everything and be open minded in our discoveries. Nothing is truly false and conversely nothing is completely true. Do no reject anything completely. Behind all of these ideas there is a universal thread that must be found much like the needle in a haystack. Follow the noble eight fold path of enlightenment and train the mind through meditation and introspection. Know how to dwell in the deep dark depths of the psyche and never stop pursuing knowledge. Then we will gain our most accurate perception of reality.
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