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
A Brief Disclaimer
I like to keep my writing as honest as possible, which means balancing firm belief with open-ended curiosity. Not everything here is an open-ended experiment — a significant portion of my writing stems from deeply held principles rooted in observable facts and direct experience. However, I also value the freedom to think radically on the page, using satire, speculation, and intense critique to explore complex topics. My work serves as a real-time ledger of a mind in motion. As an evolving thinker, my views remain entirely open to change, softening, and deeper nuance over time.
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