6.04.2025

Then there's the notion that only your own version of the world exists. Kids believe this, and animals, probably. I know I did. Some people still think this way and it's called solipsism. Don't recommend befriending or voting for them or using their tech products. It's a symptom of having limited imagination or understanding. I remember distinct moments when I was creepily certain I had just popped into existence, fully formed, with all my memories and evidence of the past intact. Ties in with some interesting ideas, once fringe science, multiverses and all that. All the rage in pop culture a while back and another convenient mechanism for messy storytelling. Online I see a lot of concern from people who spend too much time online that the evidence of simulation theory is everywhere, that the world has become 'weird' and 'strange' and doesn't feel real anymore. I agree with the sentiment. I happen to think it has more to do with our brains being rewired by the communication devices we carry around with us and being partially connected to an invisible information net that manipulates us and tries to control our thoughts and behavior. Also a once-frequent sci fi idea now so on the nose I doubt anyone even bothers with it anymore. Then there's the Mayan calendar thing that says the world ended in 2012. All neat ideas. Not sure if it matters if you're still in your own frame of reference though. This universe is wacky enough and there's plenty of room for saga whatever your definition of reality.