Topic

Consciousness

A collection of 40 issues

The Absurdity of the Search for Truth in an Age of Relativism

Imagine standing at the edge of an ocean, gazing at the horizon, attempting to pinpoint the exact location where the sky meets the water. The more you try, the more elusive it becomes. The harder you search, the less certain you feel of what you’re truly seeing. Now, replace

Self-Referential Thinking : The Paradox of the Mind Staring at Itself

Self-referential thinking is both the mind’s gift and its curse — an intellectual mirror of absurdity, paradox, and revelation. It is the mind that, while capable of infinite depths of introspection, can also easily drown in the waters of its own reflections. From ancient philosophy to modern artificial intelligence, self-referential

The Paradox of Solution : Solving Old Problems, Creating New Ones

Life, in its raw essence, presents a paradox : as we solve problems, we inevitably create new ones. This cyclical nature of problem creation and resolution encapsulates the core of life’s absurdity — a theme that philosophers, scientists, and thinkers have wrestled with for centuries. In the grand pursuit of meaning,

When we Fails to See Life as a Journey

Life as a Destination-Oriented Race Humanity has, for millennia, struggled with understanding life not as a set of fixed points but as a journey of continuous transformation. We chase goals, accumulate material, and aspire to become “something” rather than embrace the fluidity of existence. The notion of life as a

Through the Mirrors of Others : Self-Awareness, Projections, and the Paradox of Identity

The human experience is rife with irony, and few ironies are as deeply embedded in our existence as the one tied to self-awareness. We perceive ourselves not in isolation but through the lenses of others, often unwittingly projecting our fears, desires, and insecurities onto them. This projection distorts our understanding

The Conspiracy of Consciousness

He often found himself immersed in quiet contemplation, staring into the abyss of human existence, seeking to unravel the complexities that defined his every thought, decision, and emotion. From his earliest days of inquiry into philosophy, neuroscience, and existentialism, he had come to recognize an unsettling truth — consciousness was the

The Sense of Deprivation and FOMO in a Growing Delusional World

In the modern era, the sense of deprivation and Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) have become common emotional afflictions that cut across social, economic, and cultural divides. These phenomena, amplified by the hyper-connectedness of the digital age, are symptoms of a broader existential malaise within a world increasingly governed by

Narcissism as a Function of Evolution : Preserving the Physiochemical Identity

In the intricate web of human existence, narcissism stands as one of the more complex and often maligned psychological traits. From classical mythology to modern-day clinical psychology, narcissism has been viewed through a variety of lenses, often seen as a toxic self-absorption. However, when scrutinized under the paradigm of evolutionary

Words vs. Actions : The Unspoken Equation

When I reflect on the disconnect between what people say and what they do (actually), I often find myself grappling with the mathematics of human behavior. There’s an inherent asymmetry between language and action, a divergence that reveals much about the true nature of people. Understanding this tension is

A Leaf’s Lament : The Waning of Green

I was born in the heart of spring, unfurling my vibrant green form to the world, an emblem of life and vitality. The tree that bore me stood tall and proud, its branches a testament to the cycle of growth and renewal. Each morning, I basked in the gentle caress