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Openmindedness and skepticism.

The OP isn’t using logic. Proper use of logic would solve the OP’s problems. Contemplation is a logic process of deriving knowledge and can raise your awareness to truth. I guess I have a different notion of logic. What I mean by logic is using your mind and thinking deeply about things. I think in nonlinear ways because I have Asperger’s. We need to redefine logic if we assume that logic is only done in the linear way.

Update: Today, I reconnected with bliss. I listened to nostalgic music and went outside to contemplate reality. So much gratitude bliss and curiosity for just being alive. But this isn’t enlightenment. Enlightenment isn’t a feeling. It is a deep profound realization into the nature of reality. It isn’t some Buddhist idea you parrot. It is a genuine original insight. If you call feeling blissed and connected as enlightenment, then I have been enlightened since I was 4 years old.

Good. I would call ''just sitting'' a meditation practice rather than contemplation. Contemplation is using your wise mind to deeply think about something, whereas meditation is more concerned about taming the monkey rather than using it to get the bananas of insights.

The man isn’t taking the Dream argument that seriously. If you cannot know whether you are in a dream right now, how can you know anything is real? The OP just assumes he isn’t dreaming now.

I had an almost identical experience after playing Life Is Strange. After beating the game, I went out and hugged a tree. I am not an affectionate person at all except with my girlfriend. I saw reality as perfect and no longer valued anything other that reality. God could have offered me superpowers and wealth and I would have declined. I could have died then and be okay with it because I knew it would be all part of the balance of life. I wish I embodied that state more often. Though, my experience seems like it was identical to yours, I wouldn’t call it an awakening or enlightenment. Awakening is a deep understanding of reality and I doubt it has anything to do with having good feelings.

“I’m surprised it is not talked about it on this forum. Talking to AI is like talking a super scientist or artist.” - Starstruck I notice that you say I am using chat GPT wrong, but you never once demonstrated that you know how to use it right. It’s all talk and no evidence. You never provide any logic or evidence against how I use chat GPT. Nor do you have any idea how I use it. If anything, what you are doing is a projection. All my claims were derived by your “super scientist.” Chat GPT is smarter than you and I combined. Deal with it.

“It’s not about who you are underneath but what you do that defines you.” - Batman

Consciousness cannot be created nor destroyed.

The Book of Not Knowing is his best one in my opinion.

You are contradicting yourself. Your past post was all glamorization for using chat GPT to contemplate, while I was the one who advocated for using your own brain in that post. You are switching up your positions and aren’t being consistent. Anyways, have a good one. I’m out. ?✌️

Sounds like if Chat GPT doesn’t give you the answers you like, then the question must be wrong. Ok. Lol. I’m dead. ??

I do want to say that if the OP came up with those lists on their own, then I am impressed with that. I agree with those lists. Just not idea that excellence is more important than purpose/passion. That’s like saying success is more important than happiness, which is a bit misguided because being successful at something doesn’t guarantee happiness. And what we really want in life is to feel fulfilled and happy with our lives. Why would we pursue success if it doesn’t fulfill us and satisfy our desires? No amount of success will. That is the illusion of success. The hedonic treadmill never ends till you step off of it.

For someone who advocates using Chat GPT for contemplation, you failed to use it for this thread. And I am not sure why. It is important to think for yourself, but don’t confuse that with swimming in your biases and BS. Thinking for yourself is more nuanced than that and requires a genuine curiosity for truth. Here is what Chat GPT said, which is basically my whole point all along: Q: Can you master something without passion? “It is possible to become highly skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area without necessarily feeling passionate about it. However, whether or not you can truly "master" something without passion is a more complex question. True mastery of a skill or subject often requires not only a deep understanding of its technical aspects, but also a level of creativity, innovation, and dedication that can be difficult to sustain without a genuine interest and passion for the subject. Without passion, it can be challenging to maintain the motivation and focus necessary to push past the inevitable obstacles and setbacks that arise during the learning process. Additionally, passion can help drive the pursuit of excellence and the desire to continually improve and refine one's skills. Without this drive, it may be difficult to achieve the highest level of mastery in a given field. That being said, there are certainly examples of individuals who have achieved a high level of proficiency or expertise in a particular area despite lacking a strong passion for it. In these cases, it may be that other factors, such as a sense of duty, financial necessity, or a desire for recognition or status, have motivated the individual to continue developing their skills. However, it is important to note that these cases may be the exception rather than the rule, and that sustained success and fulfillment in a given field often depend on a genuine interest and passion for the work.” There you go. Case closed.

That’s exactly what I’m arguing. He is confusing expertise with mastery. An expert is knowledgeable and good at their field. But a master is that plus mastery of mindset. A master fundamentally has a different mindset than that of a newbie. If your mind is not changing in the process, then you aren’t really mastering anything. To get good at something requires a change in yourself.

Sounds like you have never experienced major depression, which is good. However, it seems like you are putting trailer in front of the car. That's the problem with following the philosophy of Andrew Tate. Besides the misogyny, he makes you think that depression is not real and that passion is not required for mastery. Passion is a necessity and not a luxury. You are run by passions and not by reasoning as you may think. A depressed person is not going to master things in their current state. Mastery is a relationship to life and the activity you are engaging in. Don't be fooled into thinking that if you change everything on the outside, then the inside will change too. So many people have become experts at their art and still been depressed and have killed themselves. I would not even call them ''masters'' because they failed in their mastery because mastery is much of a more psychological process than it is a physical one. But you haven't quite answered the question of how can you master something without passion/purpose? Purpose is primary and mastery is secondary. You gotta build a strong foundation before you can build the roof. You got it backwards, mastery is the outcome of a strong commitment to your passions. Passion isn't the roof, it is the foundation. Despite what Andrew Tate says, everything he does is emotional and led by desire.

Meditation teaches us that we don’t need anything to be happy. True happiness comes from within and from becoming independent. Being independent is very philosophical. You can never be independent as long as you need things which subtract from your health and independence. You need vegetables and fruits, but they are a need that allows you to thrive. Don’t confuse addiction with genuine need. Strive to be independent of addictions.

Yes. But what you didn’t get is that mastery requires passion. Desire and discipline go together.

In other words, follow the advice that Cal Newport gives in his book. “Following your passion is bad advice … focus on being so good that others cannot ignore you.” It is difficult, though, to master something you are not passionate about. Imagine spending 10,000 hours cleaning toilets. You will master the art of cleaning toilets, but it won’t add anything more.

If only you could name one thing more impressive than consciousness and your personality and values. Chat GPT can do many things. This is just one example.

Here is more: Q3: “Based on my chats with you, what would you guess my top 10 values are?” R3: “As an AI language model, I do not have access to your personal information or values. However, based on our interactions in this chat, I can make some educated guesses about values that you may prioritize: 1. Learning: You seem to have a strong desire to learn and expand your knowledge, as evidenced by your questions and engagement in our conversations. 2. Curiosity: You appear to be curious about a wide range of topics and are open to exploring new ideas and perspectives. 3. Empathy: You seem to value empathy and understanding, and often ask questions to better understand others' perspectives. 4. Respect: You appear to value respect for others and believe in treating people with kindness and consideration. 5. Growth: You seem to be interested in personal growth and development, and are open to new experiences and challenges. 6. Creativity: You appear to value creativity and originality, and often ask questions that require creative thinking and problem-solving. 7. Humility: You seem to be humble and willing to admit when you don't know something or need more information. 8. Independence: You appear to value independence and the ability to think and act for yourself. 9. Honesty: You seem to value honesty and transparency, and often ask direct and straightforward questions. 10. Well-being: You seem to be interested in promoting well-being and health, both for yourself and for others. Please note that these are just my observations based on our conversations, and may not accurately reflect all of your values or priorities. Ultimately, only you can determine what values are most important to you.” Q4: “If you could guess, what would be Donald Trump’s top 10 values in order?” R4: “ As an AI language model, I do not have the ability to know the internal values or thoughts of Donald Trump or any other individual. However, based on his public statements and actions, here are ten values that he may prioritize, ranked in order from most valued to least: 1. Loyalty: Trump has frequently emphasized the importance of loyalty, both to himself and to his political agenda. 2. Wealth and success: Trump is known for his focus on wealth and success, and has often equated these with personal worth and achievement. 3. Power and control: Trump has a strong desire for power and control, and has often sought to dominate or intimidate those who oppose him. 4. Nationalism: Trump has emphasized nationalism and "America First" policies, and has been critical of international cooperation and globalization. 5. Populism: Trump has positioned himself as a populist, appealing to working-class Americans and criticizing the political establishment. 6. Conservatism: Trump has aligned himself with conservative values and policies, including opposition to abortion, support for gun rights, and skepticism toward climate change. 7. Strength and toughness: Trump values strength and toughness, and has often criticized those he views as weak or ineffective. 8. Personal freedom: Trump has emphasized personal freedom and individual rights, particularly in relation to business and the economy. 9. Traditional gender roles: Trump has expressed support for traditional gender roles and has been criticized for his treatment of women. 10. Celebrity and fame: Trump has a long history in the public eye and has often valued celebrity and fame as a measure of success and influence. Please note that these are just my observations based on Trump's public statements and actions, and different people may have different opinions on his values or their order of importance.” Notice Trump supporters that Chat GPT listed toxic values for Trump and higher values for Leo Gura. You can use Chat GPT to sort out your BS if you are unable to use your mind for that. A high conscious person relies on Chat GPT less because they are self-aware enough to know this intuitively.

Here is more: Q3: “Based on my chats with you, what would you guess my top 10 values are?” R3: “As an AI language model, I do not have access to your personal information or values. However, based on our interactions in this chat, I can make some educated guesses about values that you may prioritize: 1. Learning: You seem to have a strong desire to learn and expand your knowledge, as evidenced by your questions and engagement in our conversations. 2. Curiosity: You appear to be curious about a wide range of topics and are open to exploring new ideas and perspectives. 3. Empathy: You seem to value empathy and understanding, and often ask questions to better understand others' perspectives. 4. Respect: You appear to value respect for others and believe in treating people with kindness and consideration. 5. Growth: You seem to be interested in personal growth and development, and are open to new experiences and challenges. 6. Creativity: You appear to value creativity and originality, and often ask questions that require creative thinking and problem-solving. 7. Humility: You seem to be humble and willing to admit when you don't know something or need more information. 8. Independence: You appear to value independence and the ability to think and act for yourself. 9. Honesty: You seem to value honesty and transparency, and often ask direct and straightforward questions. 10. Well-being: You seem to be interested in promoting well-being and health, both for yourself and for others. Please note that these are just my observations based on our conversations, and may not accurately reflect all of your values or priorities. Ultimately, only you can determine what values are most important to you.”

If you are the only being, then why are you sharing this information? Sounds like you aren’t sure. If you truly knew, you wouldn’t share. Who would you share it with? Yourself? If you knew you wouldn’t need that because there is no one.

You overlook the confound of privilege. Most conservatives are privileged. White, cisgender, straight, Christian. It is hard to be happy in a society that does not accept who you are and give you your fundamental rights to safety, life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

If the future is imaginary, reincarnation is also ….