Another world Quote by Yuben de wu hsin
““One can only know what occurs within the mind, which is the instrument or tool of conscious experience. There is no such thing as "out there". There is only our perception as inbound data. Everything is registered, just as it is. It is only via the mind that a selective representation of the data is created. Thoughts are objects in the mind as things are objects in the world. The mind and the world are two separate dimensions, overlapping during the waking state. When you can so readily create a world when you dream, why do you believe the impossibility of your creating another world when you are awake?””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Mind and Perception, 2015
The mind constructs reality from sensory input; there is no external “out there” separate from perception.
In simple terms: Reality is shaped by the mind’s interpretation of data.
Key Takeaway
Question the assumed separation of mind and world.
Themes
philosophy
perception
reality
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- creative brainstorming
- dream analysis
Key Concepts
constructivism
subjectivity
cognitive science
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we limit ourselves by believing reality is fixed?
- How can we use this view to expand creativity?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may not accurately reflect waking capabilities.
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