Philosophical Thinking

Am I the only one who thinks differently about life? Whenever I talk about this, people either think I am just plain weird or criticise me for it. I started thinking about... weird things, since I was quite young, actually. Maybe twelve, I'd say. I used to think, "What is life?" or "Why was I chosen; how is my existence here necessary?"

I look around. Everything's like clockwork. People interacting, doing what they need to do. I feel like a ghost though. I am ignored by them. Days pass, but things remain the same... I'm still stuck in my own mess I created - my mind, my world. I told myself years ago as a child that my ultimate goal in life was to find out 'what it is all about'.

I started taking philosophy lessons. Unfortunately I've dropped it now, mainly because I couldn't really agree with most of Descartes' views. I don't like writing about what I don't agree with. I found some of his views of life rather intriguing though. This link shows a lot of his views, and I got very interested in the Evil Demon argument, or his views on senses or dreams.

In another thread here, I stated that I know who I am... but the truth is, I don't. I don't honestly know who I am, or what I am. I don't know whether my entire existence is true. For all I know I could have been deceived for my entire life. Everything could be fake. I think about dreams a lot though, and wonder how our minds store the entire geometry of a location in order for us to revisit that location in the dream world. It's odd how our 'minds' can generate places in dreams though too.

I think I have typed enough. You probably think I'm even weirder now, but I think about this stuff a lot.

This may not be the right thread if you're actually serious. If you are, it should be in EoFF. Too late for that now.

Funny, sometimes I get similar thoughts too. Mostly when I look in the mirrorr. It helps to distract myself from how monstrously ugly I am. (Just kidding. I'm not very attractive, though).

I don't bother thinking about stuff like that, because I will never find an answer, and it won't do me any good so I'll just do what I feel like. and I feel like eating an orange now, so I'll go and do just that.

Nope, not really. I don't tend to believe we're here for any crazy or religious reasons. We're just here.

that is the wonder of life my friend.


life. it keeps you thinking.

Life is making NANNY MANUS cry. :bigsmile:

you're not the only one who thinks like that, in fact most people go through a point where they think about that stuff. However, most people like me, probably think it's futile to think and worry about it too much because most of the questions will never get answered in this lifetime, so might as well enjoy my life, regardless of why I'm here.

THE JACKEL

Apathy always wins over philosophy with me. I have had the thoughts before but, much like my belief in a God, I do not think an answer will be reached in my lifetime and is thus, unimportant. So I will not concern myself with thinking about them.

If you think and worry too much you will become lost.
Why dont you see a bright colors perhaps that will help you.
I can say many things about Life but i rather restrain myself because i will only make myself lost.

I just think it's stupid that everybody lives the same existence (pretty much), oblivious to the truths of the world.

You're so deep. You should start a religion.

Yes, like you Shaun, I ponder similiar aspects of life. And in many ways, I can relate to the dissassociative feeling that comes via outside observation.

For what we cannot prove, sound and true, becomes a mess of relative truth. Although intriguing and a catalyst of thought, for those that choose to do so, it ultimately leads no where. Or so some would think.

I believe that introspective and/or other observations and thoughts in conern to people, the world, etc is an experience and act that adds to ones character. It allows you to know more of yourself, others, and really just about anything. It may leave you even more confused and perhaps even distressed, but at least you are thinking, trying to make sense of what a passing glance cannot.

I enjoy it. I don't know if it sets me apart form others, but such a thing hardly matters to me at any rate.

I think things like this cross everyone's mind at some point, Shaun. Just, most people know/think that they will never find the answer and therefore, just don't bother thinking about it. :jess:

Roto, about a year ago I somehow inspired a member of EoFF to start his own religion. Just don't go there. XD

Nominus, I agree. We may never find an answer from our alternative thinking, but we'll be more aware at least. Indeed, most people give everything a simple 'passing glance'. I just cannot comprehend it. I'm an atheist; I don't believe in any kind of god. Alas, if something created us, it must have given us more to live for than this. It's just all the same... like a prison.

Jess, I have no idea what 'the answer' is or where it is. If a lot of life has simply been an illusion, then who knows how far away this answer is? Call me crazy if you wish, but I think there is a lot more to this world than what meets the eye.

I don't think those thoughts are weird Shaun. At some point I'm sure a lot of people question the reason for their existence. I can see a reason why I exist, but I don't think every person is important. I think a lot of them are like props. Extras. Their just there to set the backdrop for the important people. If they are actually people..... The fact that a lot of people don't realise how tedious an boring their lifes are, their deluded, an they follow each other an behave in the same way, adds to my suspicions that maybe their not humans at all, just standard issue bots or something!