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What does it mean?
If solipsism were true, reality would be optimized for my experience.
In plain terms
If the universe is just for me, things are going well.
What can you take from it?
Accept solipsism with optimism if it were true.

Where it applies

  • existential reflection

Putting it to work

  • mindset shifts

Questions to consider

  • Does solipsism help or hinder?

Another view

Solipsism is unfalsifiable and unhelpful.

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