I just happened upon some of your earlier posts and I'm so glad I did. When running through "alternate timelines" thought experiments, I always consider hypothetical realities vis-à-vis the human soul. Obviously, the existence of an eternal soul is a matter or personal belief and certainly not something that we can prove or disprove. However, if one does believe in the soul, it adds an interesting dimension into the mix. If "you" or versions of you exist in multiple realities; if new versions of you can be created through actions of your own; if each contingency in this world corresponds to a different reality that stems off of others like a tree with infinite branches; if each possible reality exists inherently by virtue of its own possibility—what do each of those things mean for the soul? Does my soul exist as an amalgamation of all those realities? Do I have a separate soul corresponding to each reality? If so, which of them are truly mine? What is the value in cultivating character, acquiring virtues, or even striving to make moral decisions? I think I almost have to, by virtue of my understanding of the soul as a complete, distinct, and unified entity, give the reality we inhabit a sort of fundamental primacy. That's why I'm more inclined to believe in a singular reality of infinite complexity than an infinite number of realities.
But if I'm wrong and there's no such thing as the soul, then all bets are off...
I had written this essay a long time ago, and so I'd need to reenter my state of consciousness when writing it to provide valuable replies to your comment. Unfortunately I'm unable to spare this kind of time right now. There's quite a few more essays I have in mind to write too that I haven't gotten round to.
It was definitely a concept I had entertained for a while, and there's quite a lot to discuss about it. As of now, I like to entertain that the soul remains the same, but it's the plethora of personalities that create the 'personal realities' as Dr. Joe Dispenza likes to phrase it. Though my thoughts about it can change, I haven't revisited this essay.
I just happened upon some of your earlier posts and I'm so glad I did. When running through "alternate timelines" thought experiments, I always consider hypothetical realities vis-à-vis the human soul. Obviously, the existence of an eternal soul is a matter or personal belief and certainly not something that we can prove or disprove. However, if one does believe in the soul, it adds an interesting dimension into the mix. If "you" or versions of you exist in multiple realities; if new versions of you can be created through actions of your own; if each contingency in this world corresponds to a different reality that stems off of others like a tree with infinite branches; if each possible reality exists inherently by virtue of its own possibility—what do each of those things mean for the soul? Does my soul exist as an amalgamation of all those realities? Do I have a separate soul corresponding to each reality? If so, which of them are truly mine? What is the value in cultivating character, acquiring virtues, or even striving to make moral decisions? I think I almost have to, by virtue of my understanding of the soul as a complete, distinct, and unified entity, give the reality we inhabit a sort of fundamental primacy. That's why I'm more inclined to believe in a singular reality of infinite complexity than an infinite number of realities.
But if I'm wrong and there's no such thing as the soul, then all bets are off...
I had written this essay a long time ago, and so I'd need to reenter my state of consciousness when writing it to provide valuable replies to your comment. Unfortunately I'm unable to spare this kind of time right now. There's quite a few more essays I have in mind to write too that I haven't gotten round to.
It was definitely a concept I had entertained for a while, and there's quite a lot to discuss about it. As of now, I like to entertain that the soul remains the same, but it's the plethora of personalities that create the 'personal realities' as Dr. Joe Dispenza likes to phrase it. Though my thoughts about it can change, I haven't revisited this essay.
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