Objective reality vs Subjective experience

This week, let’s discuss Objective Reality vs Subjective Experiences

A few jump-off points:

1.⁠ ⁠How do we define Objective Reality vs Subjective Experience?

2.⁠ ⁠Is there a true reality that exists independently of human perception?

3.⁠ ⁠Have you ever had a story that when compared with someone else’s version is completely different?

4.⁠ ⁠Where do we want to measure reality as objectively as possible?

5.⁠ ⁠Where is subjective perception vastly better than objective reality?

6.⁠ ⁠How do we determine which to use in which reality?

7.⁠ ⁠Does being objective mean taking no side, or can someone be objective while still holding a clear position?

8.⁠ ⁠How do we deal with the fact that the human experience is both vastly beautiful and unimaginably horrible simultaneously?

9.⁠ ⁠Is there a way to shape our words and thought to not get caught in a negative subjective experience? For example, not saying you have anxiety, but just naming the feelings

10.⁠ ⁠Is looking at the bright side or silver lining just coping, or is it necessary?

11.⁠ ⁠Is it possible to be too in the middle of recognizing nuance or is nuance of holding two paradoxical ideas in mind always better?

12.⁠ ⁠How do you feel about the quote: "When the data and the anecdotes disagree, the anecdotes are usually right."

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Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.

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📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?

Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the Whatsapp groups,

along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.

When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.