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What does it mean?
Awareness of thinking proves existence.
In plain terms
Knowing you think means you exist.
What can you take from it?
Self-awareness confirms being.

Where it applies

  • doubt
  • meditation
  • reflection

Putting it to work

  • philosophy
  • psychology
  • science

Questions to consider

  • How do you know you exist?
  • Is thought proof?

Another view

Existence doesn't need awareness.

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