The Existence of Existence: Proving Reality through Consciousness

For centuries, philosophers and scientists have grappled with the question of existence, often posing it in a paradoxical manner: how can something exist if it does not exist beforehand?

Proving Existence through Consciousness

From a philosophical standpoint, the assertion that something cannot exist without an intelligent creator is a compelling argument. Just as in particle physics, where matter and antimatter can exist and later combine to equal zero, the concept of existence is a matter of consciousness and perception.

According to the first premise, without a conscious entity, the universe would not have existed. Is there any proof that something doesn’t exist apart from impossible concepts like a square circle? Absolutely not. If everything that exists is ultimately a product of subjective observation, then consciousness is the foundation of all existence.

The Sole Conscious Entity

Interestingly, some theoretical models propose that the sole consciousness could be the origin of all existence, analogous to a bodiless, singular entity. This entity may have perceived itself as a body, leading to the creation of matter. This concept is akin to the idea of a primordial consciousness creating the universe out of imagination.

From this perspective, the sole conscious entity may have envisioned a woman and given birth to instances of itself, leading to an exponential growth of consciousness, resulting in the vast array of sentient beings we observe today. This analogy can be seen as a modern interpretation of the concept of a singular, omnipotent creator.

No Objective Reality Exists

The assertion that there can be no eternal nothingness is grounded in the belief that if there were nothing, there would be no something. This leads to the conclusion that the atheist must resort to agnosticism when it comes to the beginning.

Focusing on the role of consciousness, it is evident that existence can only be proven through conscious awareness. If no consciousness exists, then nothing can be said to exist. This notion leads to the idea that objective reality is a construct of our perceptions, and not something that exists independently of consciousness.

For example, when we think of a Schr?dinger's cat experiment, we are relying on our own consciousness to determine whether the cat is alive or dead. Similarly, any form of knowledge about an objective reality is merely a confirmation of our senses through a consciousness-driven process.

Existence is a Conscious Experience

The final conclusion is that existence is bound to consciousness. The idea that something can exist without being observed is a limitation of the ego. All experiences, including objective reality, are simply a manifestation of consciousness. The seer and the seen are one and the same, as all creation in existence is essentially a creation of the mind.

The structure of existence itself is not real; it is made of consciousness and consciousness alone. This means that our reality is a subjective experience created by our own consciousness. In essence, we are all experiencing our own creation, and there is no existence outside of ourselves.

Therefore, the existence of existence can only be proven through the lens of consciousness. This redefines how we perceive the world around us and challenges our understanding of reality.