Originally posted by Stealth Moose
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knowledge is subject to humanity, this question can't be answered outside of that PovertySee above.
The above affirms my point that as humans we can never know if the nature that we're testing through science is fabricated.
You either believe that what you see is what you get, or you believe in some Descartian evil genius demon bullshit.
The philosophies of religion are formed by transformative events in history and by the communication and discussion of the significance of said events, as well as the personal life experiences of billions. Religion is collaborative and based on interactions with nature. It is purely subjective, and it is perhaps best to be remain nuetral between religion and atheism when speaking objectively.
An illusion would mean that things do not really change. But they measurably do.
Things measurably change according to our only instrument, the 5 senses, when we dream. Its a fabrication of nature, which in and of itself may just be a trick reality plays on itself.
Even without being an absolute knowledge or a God's-eye view of reality, we can at least determine causation and change.
Which may in fact equate to nothing but a blindfold keeping us from realizing there's no individuality or past or nature, that it's all an alteration of perception.
You really need to read the third paragraph of the third post on the previous page.