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Antonia J's picture

Agreed

I would have to say that dreams are a huge part of my reality, too. Every once in a while I like to toy with the idea that dreams are reality, and that our days are just dreams, etc. I suppose we can never know, without any doubt whatsoever, that this isn't true. I mean, clearly, it's not... but then, it's always fun to just pretend that dreams maybe are reality, and we've just got it all wrong.

But, now that I've finished with my silly musings about dreams and reality, I have to admit that I'm not sure where I stand on what an I input means in terms of self, etc. I want to believe there's something more to a person, to me, to you, to anyone.... but then, it just doesn't make sense for there to be anything else.  The brain can be the only explanation for behavior and personality and all else that makes up a person. I guess I'm just torn between science and belief; I'm sure this is a common internal struggle once people start examining neurobiology.

I apologize... I'm just rambling, and I don't think I'm making any sense. I'm just trying to sort things out in my head, I guess.

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