Matthew C quoting Einstein: “A human being is a part of the whole, called by us, “Universe,” a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest—a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness.”
Further to this point, and Eliezer’s description of the Rubicon: It seems that recognizing (or experiencing) that perceived separation is a step necessary to its eventual resolution. Those many who’ve never even noticed to ask the question will not notice the answer, no matter how close to them it may be.
Matthew C quoting Einstein: “A human being is a part of the whole, called by us, “Universe,” a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest—a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness.”
Further to this point, and Eliezer’s description of the Rubicon: It seems that recognizing (or experiencing) that perceived separation is a step necessary to its eventual resolution. Those many who’ve never even noticed to ask the question will not notice the answer, no matter how close to them it may be.