What Is The Nature Of Consciousness? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Dude111 · 06-09-2025, 11:36 PM

I find that one of the most puzzling things in the universe is consciousness or to put it another way,the realisation of our own existence.

I know that most people will probably look at their awareness of their inner self as their very soul. All sorts of confusing questions come to mind when we consider our own conscious mind. Why is my consciousness inside of this particular body and not another one? Did it exist before we were born or will it exist after we die? Animals appear to have a rudimentary state of consciousness but it doesnt appear that they are actually aware of their own existence in the same way that we are. (Even though we are animals also)

Any other opinions?

Dude111 · 06-14-2025, 09:54 PM

Its my opinion guys that the human brain is the result of millions of years of evolution.

Just as every living thing has adapted to its environment and evolved certain traits that enable it to survive,human beings have done the same thing. We are unique in the fact that we create our own environment as opposed to adapting to it. Our large brains have allowed us to use tools and mental abilities to cope with weather,predators,etc.... and its the reason that we have expanded our population all over the globe....

06-09-2025, 11:36 PM	#1
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,899	I find that one of the most puzzling things in the universe is consciousness or to put it another way,the realisation of our own existence. I know that most people will probably look at their awareness of their inner self as their very soul. All sorts of confusing questions come to mind when we consider our own conscious mind. Why is my consciousness inside of this particular body and not another one? Did it exist before we were born or will it exist after we die? Animals appear to have a rudimentary state of consciousness but it doesnt appear that they are actually aware of their own existence in the same way that we are. (Even though we are animals also) Any other opinions?

06-14-2025, 09:54 PM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,899	Its my opinion guys that the human brain is the result of millions of years of evolution. Just as every living thing has adapted to its environment and evolved certain traits that enable it to survive,human beings have done the same thing. We are unique in the fact that we create our own environment as opposed to adapting to it. Our large brains have allowed us to use tools and mental abilities to cope with weather,predators,etc.... and its the reason that we have expanded our population all over the globe....