We, the people
We, the people, no longer have the ability to judge what is fact, and what is “alternative fact.” We may divine our own versions from the accounts of friends or news organizations, but we lack DIRECT EXPERIENCE — which is the only way to truly know.
Even if this were possible, this direct experience would shaped by our own lenses of perception, rendering the perception in a completely different light than the source.
Not to worry, however, as THERE HAS NEVER BEEN one fact, one alternative fact, one relative truth to ANYTHING. Nothing has changed, except that we are NOTICING our fundamental nature of being.
There is no single reality. There are infinite incarnations, and we each create our own. And these realities are far more malleable than we think. There is no right, no wrong, save for what we imagine and attach to things.
We are recognizing that others seem to live in alternate worlds. Now we must allow that this is also true of ourselves. That which we perceive as the external world does not need to change. It will appear to be changed through our own inner perceptions.
Why do you not believe this?
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The Challenge of Discerning Fact from Fiction
The difficulty in distinguishing between fact and “alternative fact” reflects a broader issue in our contemporary information landscape. The reliance on second-hand accounts, whether from friends or news organizations, underscores the challenge of establishing truth without direct experience.
The Role of Direct Experience in Understanding
Direct experience is posited as the only way to truly know and understand reality. However, the recognition that even direct experience is filtered through our own lenses of perception acknowledges the subjectivity inherent in all human understanding.
The Nature of Perception and Reality
The assertion that there has never been a singular truth or reality highlights the fluid and subjective nature of perception. It suggests that what we consider reality is a complex interplay of individual experiences and interpretations.
The Malleability of Reality
The idea that realities are more malleable than we think, and that right and wrong are constructs of our imagination, invites a more flexible approach to understanding the world. It encourages the exploration of multiple perspectives and the recognition that our beliefs and values shape our interpretation of reality.
Recognizing the Diversity of Realities
The observation that we are beginning to recognize that others live in alternate realities, and the suggestion that we must acknowledge this for ourselves, is a call for greater empathy and open-mindedness. It urges us to consider that our view of the world is just one of many and that other perspectives are equally valid.
Inner Perception and External Change
The concept that changes in our inner perceptions can lead to apparent changes in the external world challenges the traditional understanding of cause and effect. It suggests that by altering our perceptions and beliefs, we can experience a different reality without the external world itself changing.
Questioning Our Belief Systems
The closing question, “Why do you not believe this?” challenges us to examine our own belief systems and their limitations. It invites introspection about our resistance to accepting the fluidity and subjectivity of reality.
Conclusion
This perspective encourages a reevaluation of how we understand truth, reality, and perception. It suggests that embracing the diversity of realities and recognizing the role of our perceptions can lead to a more nuanced and empathetic understanding of the world.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore the challenges of discerning fact from fiction in a world where direct experience is filtered through subjective perceptions. The discussion suggests that reality is malleable and shaped by individual interpretations, urging a recognition of the diversity of realities and the power of inner perception to shape our experience.
Glossarium
- Fact vs. Alternative Fact: The challenge of distinguishing objective truth in a world of diverse interpretations and information sources.
- Role of Direct Experience: The importance of personal experience in forming an understanding, tempered by the recognition of its subjective nature.
- Fluidity of Reality: The concept that reality is not fixed but is shaped by individual perceptions and beliefs.
- Diversity of Realities: The idea that multiple, valid interpretations of reality exist, shaped by different experiences and perspectives.
- Inner Perception and Change: The notion that changes in our internal understanding can lead to a different experience of the external world.
“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” – Marcus Aurelius
In the web of truth and belief,
We find ourselves, in relief,
Fact and fiction, intertwined,
In the perceptions of the mind.
Direct experience, our guide so dear,
Yet through our lenses, it’s never clear,
For what we see, what we perceive,
Is shaped by what we believe.
No single reality, no singular truth,
In the infinite worlds of the old and youth,
Each a creator, in their own right,
Of the worlds they live in, day and night.
Recognizing others, in their own sphere,
Different realities, far and near,
Now we turn the gaze within,
To see our world, begin again.
For it’s not the external that needs to change,
But our perceptions, wide and strange,
In the shift of mind, of heart, of soul,
We find our role, we find the whole.
So why not believe, in this dance of perception,
In the power of thought, of introspection,
For in our beliefs, we hold the key,
To the worlds we live in, to the worlds we see.
We welcome your thoughts on the fluidity of reality, the role of perception in shaping our understanding, and the importance of recognizing the diversity of realities in our world.
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