It's part of my mind, or body, or thereabouts.

It's why dreams (and supposedly the afterlife) invariably involve time, space, people etc.

Raw reality is made of vibes or poetry. A song without words. Then the translator adds the words.

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[–] 18 points 1 year ago (1 child)

We all have a reality translator in our heads.

It’s called our own perception and biases.

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    3. The true world--unattainable, indemonstrable, unpromisable; but the very thought of it--a consolation, an obligation, an imperative. (At bottom, the old sun, but seen through mist and skepticism. The idea has become elusive, pale, Nordic, Königsbergian.)

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  • [–] [S] -2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    it's Nietzsche. Use your google powers.

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    Now go one step further; It isn't a translator but a creator. It manifests the self outwards.

    And another step further; The logic of the universe is re-created in every moment backwards into time.

    Look up Solipsism.

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  • [–] -2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    and supposedly the afterlife

    I've got some bad news for you.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    You have no news, just like everyone else.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    No, space daddy told me via ancient text that's been translated multiple times that there's nothing waiting on the other side.

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