Tag: meta-reality

The question of whether the world is round or flat may initially appear amusing. Every modern person knows that the Earth is round. Spaceships have photographed the Earth and clearly shown it to be round. However, from a spirealistic perspective, I would like to illustrate that the assumption that things can only be seen in one specific way is not always correct.

Einstein once said that it is not self-evident that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. He pointed out that there are peoples in the South Pacific who believe that the shortest path between two points is a winding line. This view depends on the consciousness and reference systems of people. Our consciousness and our cultural backgrounds significantly influence how we perceive the world. Einstein thus points out that the starting point for any further beliefs is a basic assumption that, from a spirealistic perspective, is merely a variant of truth that can only be called false from the perspective of other beliefs.

Historical examples illustrate how beliefs can change. It was once believed that Christopher Columbus discovered America, until it was found that the Vikings had already established settlements there around 1000 AD. Also, the alliance between Hitler and Stalin before World War II was long unknown and changed the picture of these politicians. This shows how dynamic beliefs and truths are. Another remarkable example is the Middle Ages in Europe when the geocentric view of the world prevailed and the sun had to revolve around the Earth until scientific advances by Copernicus and Galileo revolutionized this view.

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave can serve as a metaphor for changes in consciousness. Consciousness manifests itself in both higher and lower forms. An example of this is the transition from a free society to a dictatorship, where it is dictated what people should think. The narrative of society plays a crucial role here. This narrative not only reflects the current reality but also actively shapes it by reinforcing certain perspectives and beliefs.

Narratives and ideologies influence how we see the world and our position in it. If a society accepts the narrative of a flat Earth, it shapes ist truth and ist reality. This acceptance can lead to other information and perspectives being ignored or rejected. The metaphor of Plato’s Cave, in which people only see shadows of reality, shows the power of consciousness and shared beliefs in shaping our reality.

When considering the universe as a metaphor for consciousness, one recognizes that consciousness understands the essence of reality through metaphors. A video game generates a certain reality, depending on the processor. Similarly, it is with our consciousness and the reality we experience. Every notion can also be understood as a metaphor. A significant metaphor from modern physics is the idea of parallel universes, which allow for the simultaneous thinking and experiencing of different realities.

For us humans, this is relevant because we are part of a larger consciousness. Thus, it is possible to live with the idea of both a flat and a round world. People used to think the world was flat because it looked that way and they couldn’t imagine a huge sphere. It is arrogant to think there is only one correct belief. Considering the Earth as a sphere may be practical but is not the only possible truth. Regarding the modern conception of multiverses and blurred realities, different beliefs and worldviews become equivalent perspectives of a comprehensive universe.

In modern science, we often start from models and hypotheses. These models are tools that help us understand complex phenomena. Like the metaphor of the flat Earth, different scientific models can lead to the same conclusion, even though they have different basic assumptions. This underscores the relativity of knowledge and truths. Quantum theory and relativity theory are examples of how seemingly contradictory models contribute to the calculation and prediction of physical reality.

Technology and science play a crucial role in shaping our consciousness and beliefs. Through new discoveries and inventions, our worldviews are constantly changing. The invention of the telescope and later the microscope expanded our perspective on the universe and the microscopic world, changed our beliefs, and enhanced our consciousness of the complexity of reality.

Worlds and thought worlds can be different, and concepts can become so different that they are no longer compatible. The idea of a flat world as a metaphor alongside the round world can be meaningfully integrated into an overall context. I chose this provocative topic to encourage reflection and explore the possibilities of consciousness. The diversity of thought worlds is a valuable aspect of our existence and underscores the importance of tolerance and openness to different perspectives and truths.

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