Universe Experiencing Itself

Discussions center on the philosophical idea that humans are the universe's means of self-perception, understanding, or experiencing itself, touching on consciousness, reality, and cosmic strangeness.

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Razengan Apr 12, 2016 View on HN

Technically, we are the universe trying to understand itself.

einpoklum Mar 3, 2023 View on HN

Perhaps the universe is telling you something there? :-)

esarbe Jul 17, 2021 View on HN

We're all just the universe wondering about how it can perceive itself.

mseepgood Jul 12, 2023 View on HN

It's what humans are, the universe trying to understand itself.

chris_wot Jul 4, 2012 View on HN

Because the universe is conspiring against us.

mensetmanusman Dec 17, 2023 View on HN

We are the universe though. I.e. the universe has at least one mind (yours) and it thinks that it is special :)

ThomPete Jan 20, 2019 View on HN

There wouldn't be a universe without your head, just some non-conceptual blob :)

beeforpork Jul 7, 2021 View on HN

Universe? What a limited view!

alex_c Mar 29, 2024 View on HN

“We are the universe experiencing itself”… so technically, yes?

hugs Nov 2, 2018 View on HN

Except, maybe, the universe itself?