We think we know some fundamental things, but when you dig deep enough, even those "truths" might just be our best approximations rather than absolute knowledge.
1. The Universe Exists – Sounds obvious, but we don’t know why there is something rather than nothing.
2. Laws of Physics Seem Consistent – Gravity, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics work the same everywhere we observe. But are they truly unchanging? We can’t be sure.
3. Mathematics Describes Reality Well – Patterns like π, prime numbers, and symmetry show up everywhere. But is math something we discover or just a tool we invented?
4. Everything is in Motion & Change – From atoms to galaxies, nothing is completely still.
5. Consciousness Exists – We are aware, but we don’t know what consciousness really is or where it comes from.
6. Cause & Effect Seems Real – Events seem to follow a logical sequence, but quantum mechanics challenges this idea at a fundamental level.
But Do We Truly Know Anything Fundamental?
The deeper we explore reality — whether through quantum physics or philosophy — the more uncertain things become. Even "solid" concepts like time, space, and matter could be illusions or emergent properties of something deeper.
So, we know some things, but whether they are truly fundamental or just temporary understandings is still up for debate.
Why So Little Effort Goes Into the Fundamental?
1. Survival & Practicality Dominate
◦ Most human energy goes into food, shelter, economy, and technology — things that help us survive and thrive right now.
◦ Fundamental questions (like what is consciousness? or why does the universe exist?) don’t directly help us build faster computers or cure diseases.
2. Economic & Political Interests
◦ Funding goes to things that make money or serve power structures.
◦ Governments and corporations prioritize military, AI, medicine, and space travel — because these have clear returns.
◦ Deep philosophy or pure theoretical research rarely gets big funding unless it has practical implications.
3. The Unknown is Uncomfortable
◦ Fundamental questions challenge existing beliefs — whether religious, scientific, or cultural.
◦ If you truly ask “What is reality?” or “What am I?” you might find that we have no clear answer, which can be unsettling.
4. It’s Extremely Hard
◦ We are limited by our brains, technology, and understanding.
◦ Some questions might be beyond human capacity — like an ant trying to understand quantum mechanics.
But Some People Do Focus on It
• Physics (Quantum mechanics, relativity, cosmology) is trying to uncover the fabric of reality.
• Philosophy (consciousness, metaphysics, epistemology) keeps exploring deep questions.
• Mystics & Spiritual Seekers across cultures have spent lifetimes contemplating the fundamental nature of existence.
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