Questioning Reality: Can Your Thoughts Shape the World?
Ever wondered if just by thinking or feeling something, we can change the world around us?
When I asked myself this, it sent me into a philosophical study and I also had to brush up on my quantum physics knowledge. It’s a question that not only made me rethink what I thought I knew about reality and also how connected we are to everything around us.
I acknowledge the philosophic perspective has been the go-to place for tackling big questions like this. Take the color red, for example. Does the red I see look the same to you? This simple question uncovers complex issues regarding the uniqueness of our experiences, hinting that we might not be mere bystanders in life. It suggests that our perceptions could actively shape the reality we experience.
But, the idea that our thoughts and feelings might actually change the world is a big leap from usual philosophical talk. It suggests that our consciousness isn’t just something that happens because of physical stuff in our brains. It might actually play a part in shaping the physical world. This challenges the old idea that there’s a clear line between our inner thoughts…