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Positive And Negative Effects Of Solipsism Syndrome

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Have you ever wondered what reality really is? People are always saying ‘snap back to reality’ but what does reality really mean. If you put it into perspective, no one can fully explain what it is, just like describing a colour without naming it or explaining the difference between left and right. Reality means different things to different people, but today I’m here to tell you about two specific groups of people who, I believe, have two very intriguing opinions on reality. Good morning/ afternoon Mrs. Meffe and classmates I’m here to talk to you about the philosophy of solipsism, solipsism syndrome, the difference between the two, the effects of both and the origins of these concepts. The initial definition of the word solipsism is the view or theory that your own consciousness is the only one to exist. …show more content…

Solipsism cannot be proved or disproved and is merely a mental state, people can choose to believe that there mind is the only one to exist or this belief can be forced upon them as a side effect of extreme loneliness and detachment. These factors are the main distinction between solipsism and solipsism syndrome. Solipsism and solipsism syndrome can have both negative and positive effects on the human mind. The effects of solipsism and solipsism syndrome can range from narcissism all the way to clinical depression. Quite extreme if you ask me. Of course, these side effects have developed and been identified over thousands of years as early as about the fifth

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