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Originally posted by AthlonSavage
Can a human irrefutably verify that God is real = NO
Originally posted by AthlonSavage
Can a human irrefutably verify that Dark matter is real = NO
Originally posted by AthlonSavage
Can a human irrefutably verify that the speed of light is a constant = NO
Actually it has already been proven that under the correct conditions the speed of light can actually be slowed and bent.
The five-minute hypothesis is a skeptical hypothesis put forth by the philosopher Bertrand Russell that proposes that the universe sprang into existence five minutes ago from nothing, with human memory and all other signs of history included. It is a commonly-used example of how one may maintain extreme philosophical skepticism with regards to memory.
Simulated reality is the hypothesis that reality could be simulated—for example by computer simulation—to a degree indistinguishable from "true" reality, and may in fact be such a simulation. It could contain conscious minds which may or may not be fully aware that they are living inside a simulation.
The dream argument is the postulation that the act of dreaming provides preliminary evidence that the senses we trust to distinguish reality from illusion should not be fully trusted, and therefore any state that is dependent on our senses should at the very least be carefully examined and rigorously tested to determine whether it is in fact reality.
Originally posted by AthlonSavage
Human beings really now nothing around Natures true Reality!
Can a human irrefutably verify that God is real = NO
Can a human irrefutably verify that Dark matter is real = NO
Can a human irrefutably verify what true morality is = NO
Can a human irrefutably verify that the speed of light is a constant = NO
Can a human irrefutably verify the nature of physical reality = NO
Can a human irrefutably verify that Ufos dont exist = NO
Can a human irrefutably verify that time exists = NO
Can a human irrefutably verify that God is interested in Religion = NO
you reading this are grining at my ramble as you think up your reply?
We don't know a lot or everything but we know several hundred times more than we did three thousand or more years ago.
So, apparently, there is only one thing in the universe that we absolutely know. Or, do we?
Originally posted by TheFriendlyDragon
Everything that science has taught us in the last three thousand years, cannot be absolutely proved.
You may think--I can prove the sky exists! I am looking at it right now, so I know it exists. No, you don't know! For all you know, you are dreaming or you are in a computer-simulated world (the matrix).
Originally posted by TheFriendlyDragon
So, apparently, there is only one thing in the universe that we absolutely know. Or, do we?
Now consider the possibility that we are manifestations of consciousness. Then the reality we perceive is a manifestation also of that conscious mechanism.
Originally posted by Pinke
The theory of gravity helps us predict events that will occur in the real word. Thus it is 'proven' in the context of what I'm saying. It has a purpose and a use in the reality I inhabit.
If you want to fantasize that you personally are in a unique and different reality to myself, I can't stop you; though I furiously doubt its productivity.. Probability-wise though ... I'm going to suggest my reality most likely exists even if I don't always interpret it correctly.
If the Matrix exists then the theory of gravity is relative and productive to my reality and thus proven in my reality. The existence of layers of reality does not inhibit my ability to experience current events and predict future events via knowledge in my own reality. .
Meanwhile I'd contend that deconstruction and wishful thinking do often get in the way of logical progress.
Originally posted by caladonea
reply to post by AthlonSavage
What is proof to some humans...is not proof at all to others. Each individual has their own truths and what is real and not real to them. This is what I believe.
Originally posted by AthlonSavage
Human beings really now nothing around Natures true Reality!
edit on 3-5-2013 by AthlonSavage because: (no reason given)