EDIT: Why the barrage of downvotes? I thought that was reserved for rude and ignorant posts/people. I know that our beliefs about death are deeply personal, so please know this is not meant as an attack on your beliefs. The point of this was to have an open discussion about a shower thought I once had that brought logic to the argument of life after death. So far this logic has not been refuted- people have acknowledged the odds of my hypothesis, instead deferring their attacks to the concept of a simulation, or other various and far less significant details. So if you are new to this thread, you have my welcome and thanks, and I hope to see you respond in an open-minded way (whether or not you agree with my hypothesis)so that we can have an intriguing discussion. And I ask that you consider were this a simulation, that the job of any simulation is to immerse you. So if you are filled with a feeling of general resistance, but find no reasonable flaws with the logic presented, consider that this could be your default programming, a sort of failsafe protocol of the simulation. Like Dr. Strange was instructed a moment before he was sent hurdling through the unknown, you will need to “OPEN YOUR MIND”
About 15 years ago I had a shower thought that changed my life. I was reflecting on time and the present moment in particular, and had an epiphany that eventually convinced me that this reality is an illusion and consciousness must extend beyond death. The weird part though was that my brain had comprehended the concept in a way that I could not articulate, at least not for a very long time. When I tried to explain it to others I would struggle to illustrate my comprehension, and could see the lack of understanding in their faces.
For years I left it, keeping it as a personal belief but not bothering to discuss it. Then one day I paired walking through a backyard forest with a microdose of shrooms and a friend, and I decided to bring it up. This time I managed to articulate it in a way that I could tell resonated with him. I wrote it down, and started to refine it further. Skip to today and I now possess a much more clear and concise way to present my hypothesis, and have two friends , two family members and a significant other who now all not only understand it, but have adapted it into their personal belief (my intent in telling them was only to have an open minded discussion, I have no desire to change anyone’s personal beliefs, but this was really cool to see).
So I’ve linked a video where I articulate my hypothesis to the best of my ability, with visuals to help. I would love your open-minded feedback- whether it’s pushback on any of the points I make, or if you think there’s a better way I could make them.
Thanks for taking the time!
TL:DR I once had an epiphany that provided me with sound logic as to why consciousness must persist beyond death, indicating that another dimension exists outside of this one. It took me a long time to find a way to articulate it, but now I finally have a presentation of the concept that I’m happy with (via the linked video)
I meant synonymous in the context of this hypothesis, as of course they are not completely the same. The point being made here is that throughout history there have been individuals who have pointed out that our perception is extremely limited and should not be relied on completely, particularly when it comes to the understanding of our existence. This is what is consistent through the Upanishads, Buddhism, Plato’s allegory, etc. People get so stuck in reality they live in that they refute the notion that anything could exist beyond it. My hypothesis does not state that this is a simulation, only that there is logical evidence that supports that. What it does state is that the forbidden equation reveals a critical flaw with the logic that this reality throws upon us, indicating that there is a dimension outside of it in which consciousness would persist, and thereby aligning with the above concepts.
Really surprised by this site. New here and was interested to try it out. All my replies have been respectful and tailored towards encouraging an open discussion, yet these responses have been overwhelming negative and I’ve been downvoted like crazy. Besides one or two responses the majority have been very standoffish and close-minded, and in a sub community labelled Shower Thoughts no less!