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What does it mean?
Our senses and doubts together shape the impossible human experience.
In plain terms
Senses and doubt define humanity.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge both perception and uncertainty.

Where it applies

  • philosophical debate
  • mindfulness practice

Putting it to work

  • meditation
  • critical thinking

Questions to consider

  • How do doubt and perception interact?
  • What is 'unimaginable you'?

Another view

Sentence is fragmented, making meaning ambiguous.

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