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1. Why is there something, rather than nothing?
Formation of particles and anti-particles was asymmetrical—we don’t know why.
2. Do you have free will?
Probably not, if whatever I am is composed of something which obeys the laws of physics.
3. Do numbers really exist?
Insomuch as our entire reality is a neurochemical phantom created in the human brain, yes. There are specific neuron clusters for numerical quantities.
4. What is the source of human consciousness?
Our best guess is an “emergent” property of a physical state.
5. Is everyone's life of absolutely equal value?
Based on a sample size of 6, it’s 21 grams.
6. What is love? ("baby don't hurt me" not an acceptable answer here)
A strong motivator within evolutionary adaptation to be socially cooperative. Massively boosted by our short gestation period.
7. Is there such a thing as luck?
There is such a thing as operating favorably within prevailing conditions, and it can be entirely subconscious.
8. Are emotions rational?
Rationality can be a concept which influences one to act less in alignment with the definition of rationality.
9. Is a high self-esteem a good quality to have?
I mean, what’s the scale? You must put on your own oxygen mask before being able to help others.
10. Which is better: cats or dogs?
Dogs are designed to reflect what we want to see in the world, cats are a reminder of what it really is.
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There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there
it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your
expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever
gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio
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