I do math problems, therefore I exist. But could math problems in my dreams be twisted by a Great Deceiver? Furthermore, would the Ultimate Force of the Universe (we'll say "the Great Mathematician" for the sake of argument) allow him to deceive to this extent? How do I even know an Ultimate Force of the Universe even exists?
Ontological argument: If I conceive of perfection that does not exist, it is no longer perfect. The Great Mathematician then strikes down the evil deceiver, and I proceed knowing my 2.7 kelvin data is good stuff.
BTW, this whole thing was a pretty quick realization - Shakespeare had some really cool language about dreams.
Is it normal to live in a paradox?
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I do math problems, therefore I exist. But could math problems in my dreams be twisted by a Great Deceiver? Furthermore, would the Ultimate Force of the Universe (we'll say "the Great Mathematician" for the sake of argument) allow him to deceive to this extent? How do I even know an Ultimate Force of the Universe even exists?
Ontological argument: If I conceive of perfection that does not exist, it is no longer perfect. The Great Mathematician then strikes down the evil deceiver, and I proceed knowing my 2.7 kelvin data is good stuff.
BTW, this whole thing was a pretty quick realization - Shakespeare had some really cool language about dreams.