An insane person believes his world is consistent. If hebelieves the government is trying to kill him, he will seeample evidence of his belief in the so-called real world. Hewill be wrong, but his evidence is no better or worse thanyour evidence that it rained this morning. Both of you willbe converting evidence of the present into impressionsstored in your minds and you will both be certain your evidenceis solid and irrefutable. Your mind will mold the factsand shape the clues until it all fits.
The quote from Scott Adams' "God's Debris" explores how perceptions shape our understanding of reality. It highlights the concept that an individual's beliefs can create a consistent narrative, regardless of their mental state. For example, someone who believes they are under threat from the government might interpret common events as confirmation of their fears. In this way, they construct a personalized reality that feels irrefutable to them. This illustrates how subjective...
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