Reality: A Simulation of the Mind vs. Objective Truth

Is the human reality a mere simulation of our minds, or does it encapsulate objective truth? This question has intrigued philosophers, scientists, and thinkers for centuries, leading to countless debates on the nature of reality and our perception of it.

The Nature of Perception

Our understanding of reality is fundamentally rooted in our perception, which is inherently limited by our senses. The human mind can only engage with a fragment of the vast cosmic tapestry, a simulation of reality shaped by our cognitive and perceptual frameworks.

The Simulated World

Imagining the world through the lens of our limited senses, much like the concept that 112, is a reminder of the imperfect grasp we have on the true nature of reality. Our perceptions are merely representations, filtered through subjective lenses, and as such, can often distort the truth.

Our instincts, on the other hand, align more closely with an objective understanding, unmarred by narrative or rebuttal. They operate without a conscious choice, yet their reliability is undeniable. This inherent wisdom defies the barrier between subject and object, suggesting a more holistic and luminous perception.

The Limits of Direct Knowledge

Most people assume they have deep knowledge about the world, but how much of this knowledge is based on direct experience? The alphabet, grammar, and a wealth of information in different fields might be familiar, but do we truly “know” anything from this direct experience?

What we believe to know are merely stored in our memories, like data in a flash drive. When we say the brain interprets sensory signals, is this statement adding anything meaningful to our understanding? The question quiets to whether there is even a perceiver behind our perceptions.

The Perception of Perception

When we perceive something, we are not aware of the physical processes such as the adjustment of our retina neurons or the interpretation by the optic nerve or brain. Our perceptions occur automatically, and we are unaware of any conscious selection. This raises the fundamental question: if we cannot directly perceive the perceiver, can we truly acknowledge its existence?

Every perception, from sight to thought, is an act of perception happening spontaneously. These perceptions are self-luminous but we do not know how they happen. It is conceivable that there might not be a perceiver at all, and that the perceiving principle is an inseparable part of the perception itself.

The Holographic Principle of Reality

Just like a hologram, our perception includes not only the immediate field of consciousness but extends to encompass the entire cosmos. There may be a single energetic essence or source for all of the cosmos, and consciousness is the subjective aspect of this source. The objective reality, as a set of perceptions in this mysterious light, takes form.

This principle suggests that the division between subject and object is purely an appearance. The seemingly separate entities and events exist within a timeless, spaceless, and formless realm. Ultimately, reality is an intricate hologram, a representation of a single, undivided whole.

“You have put it very nicely: 1 1 1.”

Reflecting on this, the equation 1 1 1 underscores the unity and indivisibility of reality. In the silence of our awareness, nothing truly happens. No time, no space, and no distinct cosmos exist, but rather, a seamless and eternal field of consciousness.