Idealism is more Rational than Materialism

[robvalue]

All I can say is that it appears "I" am a floating dot located somewhere in my brain, a sort of viewpoint. I don't feel that my body is "me", I feel that "I" am my "consciousness". But that also makes no sense at all. The most obvious description is just a load of vague, meaningless terms, which are totally at odds with science. It's a paradox to be sure. I wonder if consciousness is a side effect of the workings of the brain, this is a "visualization" it is using.

But you're right Alex, the problem is, what does real mean? There is no definition that makes sense. I think solipsism is impossible to break. Could there ever be a solution? It's the biggest mystery of all, in my opinion.

Here's the thing: I don't know if I'm dreaming. I cannot know. So that would make this "not real", but again what does that even mean?

Everyone else will claim to have consciousness, but where is their "dot"?

You're right LP, I think this is an impossible subject. I'm happy I'm able to think about it, but it's also kind of debilitating. Ignorance is bliss in this case.