The Human Experience

The Human Experience

An exploration of the foundations of human experience
An exploration of the foundations of human experience

Nov 1, 2023

Nov 1, 2023

I exist.

I am aware that I exist. [ad inf.]

My existence is comprised of experiences.

Experiences vary in quality.

Experiences arise from interactions between two or more entities.

A spatial dimension exists that contains physical forms.

I have a physical form that is distinct from other forms.

Sensations are experiences arising from physical interactions.

I have a cognitive system comprised of perception, thought, and other non-physical experiences.

I can alter my experience through both my cognitive system and physical form.

Experiences occur in parallel or in sequence.

Sequenced experiences cause the perception of time.

Experiences can be unique or repeated.

Repeated sequences suggest causal relationships between sequenced experiences.

Experiences are irreversible.

I have memory of previous experiences.

Memory allows the storage and retrieval of information about experiences.

Memory is both fallible and incomplete.

Memory of experiences and their causal relationships form the basis of knowledge.

Knowledge allows for the anticipation of future experiences.

Knowledge alters my perception of experiences.

My perceptions may be inaccurate or incomplete.

Uncertainty arises from the unknown or the unpredictable.

I desire certainty.

Desire is a response to a perceived imbalance.

Desires vary in duration, intensity, and aim.

Desire shapes actions and interactions.

Unfulfilled desires can lead to discomfort.

Some experiences are perceived as uncomfortable or painful.

The anticipation of discomfort or pain leads to a desire to avoid it.

Fear is an emotional response caused by this desire.

Experiences can evoke emotional responses.

Emotions alter the perception of an experience.

I perceive from a single perspective.

My perspective is shaped by my perceptions and experiences.

Reality appears to exist independently of my perceptions.

Truth represents the accurate reflection of reality.

Beliefs are perceptions about reality.

Beliefs may be true or false.

There are other beings like me.

We can understand each other through shared experiences.

Interactions with others can be cooperative or non-cooperative.

Communication can facilitate cooperation to satisfy needs.

Language is a structured system of communication.

Languages emerge and evolve to suit changing needs and understandings.

I can use language to share my perceptions and learn the perceptions of others.

Control over my experience grants a sense of security.

Power is the ability to influence outcomes.

I have a natural inclination to influence outcomes in alignment with my desires.

Absolute power is unachievable.

I do not know how my existence began.

I recognize the possibility of the end of my existence.