Thoughts are just intangible objects of consciousness. Although thoughts can be perceptively derivative representations of reality, they are not empirical or physical. Whilst thoughts can indeed be correct, they still consist of assumptions, presuppositions, inferences and – especially for the average population – are heavily influenced by both personal and collective biases, fallacies and – with to the logical thinkers misfortune – emotions.
The Intangibility of Thoughts
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