We should be wondering tonight, 'Is there a world?' But I could go and talk on 5, 10, 20 minutes about is there a world, because there is really no world, cause sometimes I'm walkin' on the ground and I see right through the ground. And there is no world. And you'll find out.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He questions if the world truly exists, suggesting perception creates reality.
- In plain terms
- He wonders if the world is real or just in our minds.
- What can you take from it?
- Reality might depend on how you see it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the world real?
- Does perception create reality?
Another view
It ignores physical evidence of the world.
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