My goal is to try to get people into a state of generalized agnosticism, not agnosticism about God alone, but agnosticism about everything.
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Existence is larger than any model that is not itself the exact size of existence (which has no size).
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the idea that reality cannot be fully captured by any conceptual model or framework, as existence transcends such limitations.
Robert Anton Wilson's quote suggests that human attempts to define or model existence are inherently limited, as the true nature of reality is vast and cannot be contained within any singular conceptual framework. This highlights the complexity of existence and encourages an open-minded approach to understanding the world, acknowledging that our perceptions and models may fall short of the deeper truths of reality.
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ExistenceRealityModelsPhilosophyUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the limitations of scientific models in explaining the universe.
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