Is Reality... Real?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlTKTTt47WE
Forum Discussion
@Roaster - It sounds like you are describing perception as our interpretation of the environment we are in. If so, I would agree with that. But it only applies to the current 'world' we are conscious in. If we shift to another state (like dreaming) perception of the other 'world' no longer applies in our new state.
For example, when I'm dreaming, 2+2=5, I can fly, and so on. But you can't compare perceptions across states. A person while dreaming about flying, says to themselves I can fly as a natural unaided ability anytime I want. A person who is awake says to themselves 'nope, can't that do that here'. Which one is right? I would say that both are.
Comparison of perception must be made within the same conscious state like 2 people who are standing next to each other awake on Earth. One says 'gravity doesn't effect my body', the other says 'yes it does'. The one who thinks they are immune to gravity is wrong, the other is right. I think that's what you're saying though.
For example, when I'm dreaming, 2+2=5, I can fly, and so on. But you can't compare perceptions across states. A person while dreaming about flying, says to themselves I can fly as a natural unaided ability anytime I want. A person who is awake says to themselves 'nope, can't that do that here'. Which one is right? I would say that both are.
Comparison of perception must be made within the same conscious state like 2 people who are standing next to each other awake on Earth. One says 'gravity doesn't effect my body', the other says 'yes it does'. The one who thinks they are immune to gravity is wrong, the other is right. I think that's what you're saying though.