What if this was "my" world...?

Question

...and you're just living in it?

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What if this was "your" world, and everyone you know/see is just living in it. I suppose I can't put all these thoughts in understandable text; however, what if you are living in a dream? What if this whole world was created by YOU. What if you're some sort of supernatural being who's summed up the planet, people, television, music, animals, cultures, countries, ext. within your imagination? What if, on a daily basis, you create your own controversies and situations? What if you're the one making up what people say to you, and to each other? You guys, this is some scary stuff? Has anyone thought of this? Am I a looney?

Answer 1

this is similar Descartes theory. i think he was considered a loon back then but he has many followers now. Go read it

Answer 2

It's called metaphysics.....

Answer 3

Nice thought, I've thought about this before.

But if I were to have an imaginary world, it would be a lot better then this!

Answer 4

You know I don't get why that is scary stuff.  Would it matter if life was a dream, yours or someone else's?  I mean think about it say you live in my dream, what changes?  You still have to go do the same things you do now otherwise the rest of the dream isn't going to be toopleasantt for you.  Whatever life is you have no conscience control over most things so in any case nothing really changes.  Oh yeah and based on this you are notloonyy but I don't know you so can't make the over call on that one.  You still might be.

Answer 5

If this was my world that I created, I'd be ashamed to say the least. With all the horrible things that happen in this world, I would be sad that I created it in such a manner.  

Answer 6

You know I always think about this. What if i'm living in a dream of my past but i'm really like 40 with a husband and 3 kids, this kinda stuff is confusing but so fun to think about! There is no answer to it but it is a very good question!

Answer 7

you are not alone.  My best friend and I argue about this all the time.  I am convinced that he is part of my imagination and when I'm not thinking about him, he does not exist.  He says the same of me.  Of course we can't prove the other wrong, so it remains in the realm of speculation and belief.

I am very proud of the world I built for you to live in.

Answer 8

this though always remains in my thoughts ....but have no words to express it.

Answer 9

You are onto my secret, it is in fact my world, and it doesn't matter whether I think you are loony because before I can break your contract

I have to meet with the other tenants...  

Answer 10

Who knows, as far as Consciousness science goes "your" world could basically  be your own perception.