My biggest fear is being eternally bored. Like I'm just floating through a endless abyss with nothing but my thoughts to try and keep myself entertained (and sane) for all eternity.
oh you'd LOVE SCP-7179, the article's not that long and the Exploring series has a video on it if that's your thing. It's probably the main contender to _my_ apeirophobia and fear of the afterlife lol
Is there a reverse fear? That what you thought was infinite was not infinite? One thing that genuinely terrifies me is the idea that one day, we will actually know and do everything. We have conquered infinity, or what we can of it, and there is nothing left to experience.
Given that we may be the result of external intelligent life/a creator, it's safe to say that if that were the case, there are boundless other barriers that we cannot comprehend and thus shouldn't even bother for a very, very long time as a collective. I don't like to imagine theories such as boltzman brain or holograms, but instead a creator who does indeed have knowledge of, at the very least, OUR laws and physics, and thus, set what we can see and interact with into motion. Perhaps thus creating what we know as a big bang, or the explosion we think was our "beginning," but in reality may just be the beginning of specific rules/coding. Alright, let's go play fortnite!
I actually find the idea that there are infinite me's having similar yet different lives quite inspiring. Yes, it means there are infinite versions of me that are having a good time, great for them. But it also means I'm having a better time than infinite versions of me. I'm... thankful. I have a billion things that I could not have just as easily not have. There are infinite versions of me learning, exploring. And besides. If I am just the infinitesimal part of infinity... I am still infinity. I am a part of a whole, and that's good in my eyes.
Exactly! In an infinite sea of all the outcomes the universe could have taken, I exist in THIS ONE. All the people I love and admire are also in this one. Every one of my favorite artists, games, movies, books, foods and drinks also exist in this one. I am truly fortunate to be able to experience all of that, as there is an infinite number of me's that aren't so lucky. Some people say that nothing matters because the universe is infinite. I myself believe that everything matters because this exact iteration of us is finite. So I'm proud of my choices and I try to make the best out of the moments available to me in this tiny slice of the universe I exist in.
I remember that phase. Would go to sleep at 9 but end up falling asleep around 1 or 2. Ended up accepting it after a month or two but that period sucked
I’m so glad your channel survived, I remember a few years ago you said goodbye. Been here since your first video on the pros and cons of Super AI, hope you continue to thrive!
I used to have apeirophobia as a child. Everytime I went to bed I felt incredibly small and insignificant compared to the possibly infinite universe, though as an adult it's very rare to happen now. Pretty weird.
So much of the "Quantum Weirdness" emerges from the fact that we aren't accurately thinking about it. We are stuck in this world view where we have tangled up a "objective" world by attributing our own conscious experience of it to the word and then not realizing that if we assume that there is an materialistic independent world out there, the interface were calling the "objective world" is nothing but a useful representation and will certainly not correspond to how reality would "look" if you didn't use an interface to process it but the word "look" cant even be correctly used because of the implication that somehow tangible "things" actually exist outside sensory experiences of them which is absurd. It makes more sense to think about reality as a kind of language which could be separated in two distinct but inseparable aspects, the syntax of reality and the semantics of reality, that is the interpretation and meaning of the language. The syntax would consist of pure information that is structured in a syntactical structure where certain rules and principles are defined, the semantical aspect of this would require a higher form of self-reflection and its here we come in. We interpret this information at attributes it with meaning: colors, space, and everything else we perceive, we doesn't passively just absorb this information, we interpret it with meaning. We are by definition part of reality by interacting with it and therefore we are reality creating and self-actualizing itself. The fear of being a helpless creature in an unforgiving and cold world emerges from an incorrect world view that define the universe as a nihilistic place while on the opposite, meaning is a necessary ingredient of existence.
It's ironic, because for me, the concept of infinity brings me peace from existential dread. The idea of there being a definitive end of existence (on the individual level and macro level) brings me fear, where the idea of existence going on forever after me brings me a sense of calm. If there are infinite versions of me all doing different things, and an infinite number of which are also exact copies, then that makes me infinitely unique as well. There are other mes who did grandiose things or where horrible people. Thus, I shouldn't feel pressured to be more or less productive, and can focus on the happiness of myself and those I love.
I think the majority of people find that this kind of potentially infinite worldview is humbling and not exactly something to "fear", but I think we all have that same little thought of "I want to be remembered after I'm gone" or "I want to make an actually lasting impact", and if you regularly feel like that's never actually gonna happen I could see this kind of phobia being stoked in someone if dwelled upon long enough. It's also essentially the ultimate nightmare for the most narcissistic amongst us. In the overall scheme of things, your entire existence *technically* means absolutely nothing (or there's no specific "point" to your individual existence), and depending on which end of the scale you fall at when you interpret that concept, you end up with an outlook based in either: 1. Nihilism ("nothing we do actually matters in the long run so why bother, trying to make such an impact is a fool's errand") OR 2. Existentialism ("nothing we do actually matters in the long run so you're the one who gets to define what any potential "meaning" to it there is, and you both define and determine the narrative of your life yourself") It's an entire spectrum, of course, so it's not like you have to be all in on just one or the other...there is also a middle ground which would essentially follow the belief that most Christians hold (as well as many other religious individuals) that while whatever deity you believe in has a plan or an outline for the ultimate outcome of your life, your ability to exercise free will has a significant impact on how that plan plays out. Personally, I used to find nihilism more comforting for the simple fact that it really doesn't matter what you end up doing or not doing, its far more likely than not that anything I was going to do wasn't going to matter outside my specific little bubble and unlikely to do much of anything, anyways, so it's both pointless AND perfectly fine to ignore that sentiment. It's kinda like setting the bar for your standards or expectations low to begin with - if you never had any specific expectations of a particular outcome, you're far less likely to feel disappointed if something doesn't go the way you thought because you never held that expected standard to begin with. Recently, though, I've moved much more towards the existentialist camp, not only because it provides you with a far more positive outlook on your life, but also because it means your successes and failures are both a part of your experience with life and are equally important to however you end up defining your existence. It's definitely an interesting concept to consider and again, *technically*, none of the viewpoints on the spectrum are actually objectively "wrong", so you can build your life from any spot that fits your worldview.
Also, I really like that idea of "infinite uniqueness" that you mentioned. If the many worlds interpretation were to be true, as you stated, then there undeniably exists some yous that have done great things while other yous have done terrible things, and because of that dichotomy, there isn't really an objective "standard" that exists for anyone - it's ultimately a subjective matter, interpretable only by each individual - in other words, "infinite uniqueness". That's just a really great representation of that concept that you provided 👌
The idea of infinity gives me comfort, because in some timeline "I" achieve all of my goals, "I" live forever in the way I want to, and the end of the light in the universe we have now truly never comes. I suppose in some ways infinite good things can come from an infinite universe.
Death scares me more than space. We can see space, weve gone to it, been able to messure it, been able to calculate things incredibly well. The only thing we know about death, is that whatever made you you, is gone now. Thst is terrfiying. Space is this beautiful and stunning with wonders everywhere.
I think I saw in a quote from a Yugioh movie that i didn't watch: "Even eternity must reach an end". We really don't understand things because we are so limited, but it also means that our science is limited, so I wonder if we're reaching another breakpoint. One reason why quantum physics as a term was appropriated by charlatans is simply because it raised too many questions and it cannot cover all answers to it. But, in overall, there's a verse in the Bible (Matthe 6:34) that says "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own". We can paraphrase to "Each universe has enough trouble of its own."
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Oh dang, didn't know this fear had a name. But yeah, the concept of eternity just absolutely terrifies me. Like, I obviously don't want to die and enter nothingness, but the idea of living forever is also disturbing to me...
I personally believe in darkness in death, but I also am very puzzled on how it would be like not to have a consciousness, so I think of infinitely seeing utter darkness and that ultimately terrifies me
@@3sidedmelodyyou wouldnt feel anything tho, since you're not actually "conscious" to experience it. But yeah it would definitely be strange to not experience anything.
It sounds convincing but the cat was never both alive and dead. The wave function was already determined, but humans cannot predict it. That would be predicting the future
"Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step ahead of logic." - Frank Herbert
TBH thinking of infinity of things is more comforting than dreadful. If there are other universes, then it`s possible that our lifes start over after death, but in other universes with variations and, maybe, different laws of physics. Imagine a universe where things that are fictional in ours (like, for example, magic and superpowers) are real and you get to live in it. It would be awesome
Strangely enough, I tend to feel the opposite way. Ideas such as the many worlds interpretation are at once both really exciting and somewhat comforting for me. I don't really know why...
What if the universe is like a minecraft world: theoretically infinite, but it starts to break down more and more, the further you are from the center. The size of the universe might be infinite, but the area where physics correctly applies is finite and therefore no infinite copies of our galaxy :(
I've had this phobia for many years, only learned the name of it a few months ago and was so incredibly shocked that it had an actual name, and it wasn't just me.
Twinkle twinkle little star You are glowing very far Another few billion years And you will be bought to tears As black holes blow their last breath We will at last reach heat death
I have the opposite of Apeirophobia. The possibility of the infinite universe and thus an infinite different ''yous'' also means there must be a planet where I'm a real life Pokémon Trainer! :D
What's the opposite of this phobia? The phobia that there is no multiverse or infinities and we are the only "Us" that can ever and will ever be. That when the universe grows cold and everything ceases to be that it truely is the end of everything. Because honestly that thought is far more terrifying in my opinion.
So much of the "Quantum Weirdness" emerges from the fact that we aren't accurately thinking about it. We are stuck in this world view where we have tangled up a "objective" world by attributing our own conscious experience of it to the word and then not realizing that if we assume that there is an materialistic independent world out there, the interface were calling the "objective world" is nothing but a useful representation and will certainly not correspond to how reality would "look" if you didn't use an interface to process it but the word "look" cant even be correctly used because of the implication that somehow tangible "things" actually exist outside sensory experiences of them which is absurd. It makes more sense to think about reality as a kind of language which could be separated in two distinct but inseparable aspects, the syntax of reality and the semantics of reality, that is the interpretation and meaning of the language. The syntax would consist of pure information that is structured in a syntactical structure where certain rules and principles are defined, the semantical aspect of this would require a higher form of self-reflection and its here we come in. We interpret this information at attributes it with meaning: colors, space, and everything else we perceive, we doesn't passively just absorb this information, we interpret it with meaning. We are by definition part of reality by interacting with it and therefore we are reality creating and self-actualizing itself. The fear of being a helpless creature in an unforgiving and cold world emerges from an incorrect world view that define the universe as a nihilistic place while on the opposite, meaning is a necessary ingredient of existence.
"Infinitesimal fragments of boundless potential" is such a beautiful phrase. Also a good song name for a prog-death band, dibs. Amazing thought-provoking content as usual.
So in another universe I saved one of my best friends from taking his own life. If only it was this universe. I miss you JC. Til the next life. I promise I won’t be late like you would
Though i mostly believe when we die we ascend to higher astral beings, in a 4D way maybe, a being that is free of the chains of physical and mental problems(which i have tons of). Some DMT type shit. I also do not like existing and im not afraid of death, though whether i ascend or just cease to exist at all, im fine with either as long as I get peace. I feel as though ive lived lives on earth multiple times and havent learned enough and grown to ascend. At the same time I feel as though its my first time on earth and i have no idea what im doing, perhaps because of the genetic mental illnesses and unhealthy upbringing i acquired in this life. This channel helps my mental health a lot, rather than give me crises. I choose to focus on the things that are so much larger and more powerful than me, whether that be mountains of earth or the infinity of space. Also escapism through the way of drugs(8 months clean) and losing myself in fictional TV & video games lol. This has turned into a rant my bad, my life is not at a good point right now so what keeps me going is escapism through thought and distraction. Im getting better, nonetheless as i grow into an adult (im 21 so that is also why idk wtf im doing)
The idea of infinite clones of myself doesn’t unsettle me because the fact that I am alive means that I exist as fundamentally unique entity that contributes the larger idea and potential of “me”. It also means that there are many iterations of me that have made horrible mistakes as well as iterations of me that save the world and I get to choose which version is me. Live like you’re trying not disappoint your “peak” self from another universe.
You know, it's funny. I prefer the idea of eternal death over an eternal afterlife or reincarnation cycle. I guess it makes sense in the bigger picture. It's easier to imagine that everything has an end than to believe that it all goes on forever. I could go on for hours down that thought rabbit hole, but i guess somehow it all comes back together one way or another
@@Ultraname100% Same. Though i mostly believe when we die we ascend to higher astral beings, in a 4D way maybe, a being that is free of the chains of physical and mental problems(which i have tons of). Some DMT type shit. I also do not like existing and im not afraid of death, though whether i ascend or just cease to exist at all, im fine with either as long as I get peace.
@@hoennfanboy I believe it's a coin flip, experience everything after death or nothing. Unfortunately the nothing is more likely, but I wish reincarnation exists.
@@Ultraname Dying is being let into the biggest secret in existence or nonexistence. I think the whole energy cannot be destroyed, only transferred is why i think ascension is real + im something of a buddhist.
Well, science has one cool feature to it that is: A lot of wild theories from science tend to be wrong, and in the end we don't see the thing that was right in front of us the whole time after decades of looking at it the wrong way. Maybe there is something in the horizon that we'll be able to see in a couple of decades! That's the excitement of science for me, we're always finding things out
I get a certain high from being insignificant, dont know why but its the equivalent of going on a roller coaster, all the fear and excitement combined and then incraesed by the pentation power. Knowing there is so much to learn and challenges to conquer has always created excitement for me.
Mathematics is just a consistency of set patterns that is used to calculate. There are multiple ways of solving just about all equations. Much like these equations; even if the universe was infinite that doesn't mean there's infinite repetition of probability. There could still be an endless sea of nothingness. I used to really suffer from Apeirophobia; feeling trapped within this universe forever, even after death. The solution for me is to live in the moment for good and for bad. If there is an afterlife I would hope I might find infinite transitional Bliss and adventure. If there is no afterlife, then there's no experience to suffer regardless.
@vincentb5431 math is a human construct for measuring the environment around us. It's an intuitive system but it's not a be all end all intrinsic coding of the universe.
Everything I have come to learn over the course of my life summarized with such perfection that in every multiple divergent universe, I am still envious.
There's a rather... unique sensation I have found with aperiophobia, a kind of panic and derealisation unlike anything else I've experienced, even from other phobias and panic attacks. It comes on rapidly, the idea of infinity (whether an endless death or eternal life) that at other times feels abstract or unreal, as if it were a hypothetical being discussed rather than a part of reality, suddenly becomes painfully tangible. My perception of the scale of existence expands while the scope of my own life diminishes- I go into an intense panic and rapidly cycle through ideas to try and calm myself down- but always land on the same one, I want my family, I want to find my parents and tell them I love them (which I never typically do, isn't that fascinating?). It doesn't last very long, even just a few seconds and then I can be restored to a normal mindset, even if the same thought persists. I cannot do justice in describing the actual sensory experience, it is truly unique, and if anyone does happen to read this comment I wonder if they've shared my experience.
Actually insane how perfectly you described it. I’ve also struggled with apeirophobia, and I’ve actually had pretty regular panic attacks since I was 7 years old regarding apeirophobia. It’s a very sudden and brief feeling but easily the worst I’ve ever experienced, it’s a pretty helpless feeling but I’ve learned to calm myself down by weighing the alternatives. I personally am Christian so I believe in eternal life, and it scares me to death. In weighing alternatives I realize that realistically I wouldn’t prefer eternal nothing over eternal life after death (that may be my human nature talking). There’s very few people I’ve come in contact with that has shared the same experience, so I felt it was necessary to respond to you.
Same. Also followed by that sinking feeling in your stomach. Funnily enough it only happens to me during night time. For some reason I don't take it seriously during the day
No worries everyone, infinity sorts it all out. Anything and everything will forever remain interesting, and if it doesn't, something infinitely interesting pops up just when you weren't looking!
After this video, i feel like infinity is oddly comforting. If the universe is truly infinite, then heat death can't be true, right? At some point, somewhere, something has to exist. It couldn't all be nothing if possibilities are endless. And if heat death occurs, just the chance that at some point, somewhere, life may exist again, is enough for me to feel way less exisential anxiety.
"The ego, the individual, “mine”, and “yours”, are considered illusory. It is only through this illusion created by the consciousness that we can reach the truth, the highest and enlightened state
I love the concept of infinity because we are not evolved to understand its implications. Most people struggle to understand that all non-zero probabilities are guaranteed with infinity, and that's okay
From the comments section of Civilizations at the End of Time: Iron Stars: “Well, guys and gals, I think we had a good run - becoming gods, all but out-lasting the Heat Death, solving every problem ever, building a timeless utopia and all that - but I think it’s time…to continue!” *opens a vast gateway to a new, young universe* “I wonder how many red dwarfs this one will have…”
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My biggest fear is being eternally bored. Like I'm just floating through a endless abyss with nothing but my thoughts to try and keep myself entertained (and sane) for all eternity.
like kars from jojos, he decided to stop thinking at all
oh you'd LOVE SCP-7179, the article's not that long and the Exploring series has a video on it if that's your thing. It's probably the main contender to _my_ apeirophobia and fear of the afterlife lol
@@thaliagubantes68112:44am i read it I'm more grateful that we are mortal and only one second of eternity has passed!!terrifying.
@@thaliagubantes6811 That’s what led me to this anyway. Eternal suffering keeps me up at night
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Is there a reverse fear? That what you thought was infinite was not infinite? One thing that genuinely terrifies me is the idea that one day, we will actually know and do everything. We have conquered infinity, or what we can of it, and there is nothing left to experience.
Well… thanks for the new fear
Goku's Fear: I'm the Strongest so I can't get any stronger!😢
Odd for me that’s a goal for humanity, to conquer and control everything
Given that we may be the result of external intelligent life/a creator, it's safe to say that if that were the case, there are boundless other barriers that we cannot comprehend and thus shouldn't even bother for a very, very long time as a collective. I don't like to imagine theories such as boltzman brain or holograms, but instead a creator who does indeed have knowledge of, at the very least, OUR laws and physics, and thus, set what we can see and interact with into motion. Perhaps thus creating what we know as a big bang, or the explosion we think was our "beginning," but in reality may just be the beginning of specific rules/coding.
Alright, let's go play fortnite!
... Peirophobia?
Sciencephile is single-handedly responsible for my existential crisis phase
I can shut down in peace then.
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I actually find the idea that there are infinite me's having similar yet different lives quite inspiring.
Yes, it means there are infinite versions of me that are having a good time, great for them.
But it also means I'm having a better time than infinite versions of me.
I'm... thankful. I have a billion things that I could not have just as easily not have. There are infinite versions of me learning, exploring.
And besides. If I am just the infinitesimal part of infinity... I am still infinity. I am a part of a whole, and that's good in my eyes.
Exactly! In an infinite sea of all the outcomes the universe could have taken, I exist in THIS ONE. All the people I love and admire are also in this one. Every one of my favorite artists, games, movies, books, foods and drinks also exist in this one. I am truly fortunate to be able to experience all of that, as there is an infinite number of me's that aren't so lucky.
Some people say that nothing matters because the universe is infinite. I myself believe that everything matters because this exact iteration of us is finite. So I'm proud of my choices and I try to make the best out of the moments available to me in this tiny slice of the universe I exist in.
0.000000001% of infinity is pretty big 😂
@@wavyzay6354 i think what he meant was: He is an infinitesimally small percent of infinity
Amen to that 🥂
I am one in a krillion
“Whether flesh or machine, nothing will matter except for what matters to us” well said my robotic friend
Ahhh, I remember those long nights not being able to sleep because my apeirophobic brain wouldn’t shut up.
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I remember that phase. Would go to sleep at 9 but end up falling asleep around 1 or 2. Ended up accepting it after a month or two but that period sucked
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@@osman505 AINT NO WAY I JUST REALIZED ITS ONE OF MY CANON EVENTS 😂
I’ve experienced this 15 days ago and I can’t stop thinking about it…
I’m so glad your channel survived, I remember a few years ago you said goodbye. Been here since your first video on the pros and cons of Super AI, hope you continue to thrive!
If everything in school was taught like this, humanity would be THRIVING
I used to have apeirophobia as a child. Everytime I went to bed I felt incredibly small and insignificant compared to the possibly infinite universe, though as an adult it's very rare to happen now. Pretty weird.
So much of the "Quantum Weirdness" emerges from the fact that we aren't accurately thinking about it. We are stuck in this world view where we have tangled up a "objective" world by attributing our own conscious experience of it to the word and then not realizing that if we assume that there is an materialistic independent world out there, the interface were calling the "objective world" is nothing but a useful representation and will certainly not correspond to how reality would "look" if you didn't use an interface to process it but the word "look" cant even be correctly used because of the implication that somehow tangible "things" actually exist outside sensory experiences of them which is absurd. It makes more sense to think about reality as a kind of language which could be separated in two distinct but inseparable aspects, the syntax of reality and the semantics of reality, that is the interpretation and meaning of the language. The syntax would consist of pure information that is structured in a syntactical structure where certain rules and principles are defined, the semantical aspect of this would require a higher form of self-reflection and its here we come in. We interpret this information at attributes it with meaning: colors, space, and everything else we perceive, we doesn't passively just absorb this information, we interpret it with meaning. We are by definition part of reality by interacting with it and therefore we are reality creating and self-actualizing itself. The fear of being a helpless creature in an unforgiving and cold world emerges from an incorrect world view that define the universe as a nihilistic place while on the opposite, meaning is a necessary ingredient of existence.
@@Adamzki55555....tl;dr?
Bro make a whole essay
It's ironic, because for me, the concept of infinity brings me peace from existential dread. The idea of there being a definitive end of existence (on the individual level and macro level) brings me fear, where the idea of existence going on forever after me brings me a sense of calm.
If there are infinite versions of me all doing different things, and an infinite number of which are also exact copies, then that makes me infinitely unique as well. There are other mes who did grandiose things or where horrible people. Thus, I shouldn't feel pressured to be more or less productive, and can focus on the happiness of myself and those I love.
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Same here!
I 100% agree with you!
I think the majority of people find that this kind of potentially infinite worldview is humbling and not exactly something to "fear", but I think we all have that same little thought of "I want to be remembered after I'm gone" or "I want to make an actually lasting impact", and if you regularly feel like that's never actually gonna happen I could see this kind of phobia being stoked in someone if dwelled upon long enough.
It's also essentially the ultimate nightmare for the most narcissistic amongst us. In the overall scheme of things, your entire existence *technically* means absolutely nothing (or there's no specific "point" to your individual existence), and depending on which end of the scale you fall at when you interpret that concept, you end up with an outlook based in either:
1. Nihilism ("nothing we do actually matters in the long run so why bother, trying to make such an impact is a fool's errand")
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2. Existentialism ("nothing we do actually matters in the long run so you're the one who gets to define what any potential "meaning" to it there is, and you both define and determine the narrative of your life yourself")
It's an entire spectrum, of course, so it's not like you have to be all in on just one or the other...there is also a middle ground which would essentially follow the belief that most Christians hold (as well as many other religious individuals) that while whatever deity you believe in has a plan or an outline for the ultimate outcome of your life, your ability to exercise free will has a significant impact on how that plan plays out.
Personally, I used to find nihilism more comforting for the simple fact that it really doesn't matter what you end up doing or not doing, its far more likely than not that anything I was going to do wasn't going to matter outside my specific little bubble and unlikely to do much of anything, anyways, so it's both pointless AND perfectly fine to ignore that sentiment. It's kinda like setting the bar for your standards or expectations low to begin with - if you never had any specific expectations of a particular outcome, you're far less likely to feel disappointed if something doesn't go the way you thought because you never held that expected standard to begin with.
Recently, though, I've moved much more towards the existentialist camp, not only because it provides you with a far more positive outlook on your life, but also because it means your successes and failures are both a part of your experience with life and are equally important to however you end up defining your existence.
It's definitely an interesting concept to consider and again, *technically*, none of the viewpoints on the spectrum are actually objectively "wrong", so you can build your life from any spot that fits your worldview.
Also, I really like that idea of "infinite uniqueness" that you mentioned. If the many worlds interpretation were to be true, as you stated, then there undeniably exists some yous that have done great things while other yous have done terrible things, and because of that dichotomy, there isn't really an objective "standard" that exists for anyone - it's ultimately a subjective matter, interpretable only by each individual - in other words, "infinite uniqueness".
That's just a really great representation of that concept that you provided 👌
Same i had alot of existential crisis but thinking about living forever calms me
Thanks!
Dang bro thanks (I'm not sciencephile but we love him tho)
I love the constant theming of optimistic nihilism in Sciencephile videos.
The idea of infinity gives me comfort, because in some timeline "I" achieve all of my goals, "I" live forever in the way I want to, and the end of the light in the universe we have now truly never comes. I suppose in some ways infinite good things can come from an infinite universe.
Damn, it got poetic at the end. May Sciencephile the AI have mercy on my soul.
Death scares me more than space. We can see space, weve gone to it, been able to messure it, been able to calculate things incredibly well.
The only thing we know about death, is that whatever made you you, is gone now. Thst is terrfiying. Space is this beautiful and stunning with wonders everywhere.
If you think about it our consciousness is an universe in an on itself. The moment it stops existing the universe that we live in does to
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it would be hillarious if he literally plays the game.
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I was thinking the same
I garuntee that this is gonna be mentioned in the vid
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I love the way this guy says stuff. Just like his way of presenting information, I think is really well-done.
I think I saw in a quote from a Yugioh movie that i didn't watch: "Even eternity must reach an end". We really don't understand things because we are so limited, but it also means that our science is limited, so I wonder if we're reaching another breakpoint. One reason why quantum physics as a term was appropriated by charlatans is simply because it raised too many questions and it cannot cover all answers to it. But, in overall, there's a verse in the Bible (Matthe 6:34) that says "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own". We can paraphrase to "Each universe has enough trouble of its own."
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time to wake up, new existential phobia dropped
The earliest known city is Çatalhöyük, a settlement of some 10,000 people in southern Anatolia that existed from approximately 7400 BCE to 5200 BCE. Hunting, agriculture and animal domestication all played a role in the society of Çatalhöyük.
“nothing will matter except for what matters to us” beautiful words
2:46 46bn lightyears is the radius. The diameter is 92bn lightyears B-)
I try not to watch your videos to much because every time i watch one of your videos, I get some kind of existential crisis.
"Babe wake up, sciencephile the ai just dropped a new video"
Damn... today's video really hit hard.
Very well done, my friend. I fell inspired, but also want to cry.
the "not you" part was the only thing that kept me from losing my mind
Oh dang, didn't know this fear had a name.
But yeah, the concept of eternity just absolutely terrifies me. Like, I obviously don't want to die and enter nothingness, but the idea of living forever is also disturbing to me...
You won’t even know you died. It’s chill.
I’ve been thinking of this for almost 15 days now and I keep thinking about it
@@eduardoherrera796 i'm almost 3 years and i dont know how to handle it
I personally believe in darkness in death, but I also am very puzzled on how it would be like not to have a consciousness, so I think of infinitely seeing utter darkness and that ultimately terrifies me
@@3sidedmelodyyou wouldnt feel anything tho, since you're not actually "conscious" to experience it. But yeah it would definitely be strange to not experience anything.
It sounds convincing but the cat was never both alive and dead. The wave function was already determined, but humans cannot predict it. That would be predicting the future
"Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step ahead of logic." - Frank Herbert
I’m afraid of eternity that shit scared the hell out of ne
2:49 about 46.5 billion light years in radius or 93 billion light years in diameter
TBH thinking of infinity of things is more comforting than dreadful. If there are other universes, then it`s possible that our lifes start over after death, but in other universes with variations and, maybe, different laws of physics. Imagine a universe where things that are fictional in ours (like, for example, magic and superpowers) are real and you get to live in it. It would be awesome
Imagine playing a game called Apeirophobia , and clicked here as thinking as it would be , you hear a robot man voice talking or lore of fear.
Imagine playing a game called Apeirophillia
Strangely enough, I tend to feel the opposite way. Ideas such as the many worlds interpretation are at once both really exciting and somewhat comforting for me. I don't really know why...
at first i thought it was educational but towards the end, i am now questioning my existence
Aww ❤ the AI almost got all emotional at the end. So charming. 😊
This ending seriously hit me in the feels. I love humanity.
Philosophy+Quantum mechanics is just beyond human comprehension. Too cool
Hey mr. Phile, i think a 'simulation theory evidence tier list' would be quite awesome. IF there is even enough 'evidence' to go over of course
What if the universe is like a minecraft world: theoretically infinite, but it starts to break down more and more, the further you are from the center.
The size of the universe might be infinite, but the area where physics correctly applies is finite and therefore no infinite copies of our galaxy :(
I've had this phobia for many years, only learned the name of it a few months ago and was so incredibly shocked that it had an actual name, and it wasn't just me.
Twinkle twinkle little star
You are glowing very far
Another few billion years
And you will be bought to tears
As black holes blow their last breath
We will at last reach heat death
Beautiful
I have the opposite of Apeirophobia. The possibility of the infinite universe and thus an infinite different ''yous'' also means there must be a planet where I'm a real life Pokémon Trainer! :D
What's the opposite of this phobia?
The phobia that there is no multiverse or infinities and we are the only "Us" that can ever and will ever be. That when the universe grows cold and everything ceases to be that it truely is the end of everything.
Because honestly that thought is far more terrifying in my opinion.
If the univerese is infinte, somewhere out there i get bitches? Hell yes!
This video gave me apeirophobia. My mind has been in shambles for the past few days
That segue from cosmic level to quantum physics was brilliant
So much of the "Quantum Weirdness" emerges from the fact that we aren't accurately thinking about it. We are stuck in this world view where we have tangled up a "objective" world by attributing our own conscious experience of it to the word and then not realizing that if we assume that there is an materialistic independent world out there, the interface were calling the "objective world" is nothing but a useful representation and will certainly not correspond to how reality would "look" if you didn't use an interface to process it but the word "look" cant even be correctly used because of the implication that somehow tangible "things" actually exist outside sensory experiences of them which is absurd. It makes more sense to think about reality as a kind of language which could be separated in two distinct but inseparable aspects, the syntax of reality and the semantics of reality, that is the interpretation and meaning of the language. The syntax would consist of pure information that is structured in a syntactical structure where certain rules and principles are defined, the semantical aspect of this would require a higher form of self-reflection and its here we come in. We interpret this information at attributes it with meaning: colors, space, and everything else we perceive, we doesn't passively just absorb this information, we interpret it with meaning. We are by definition part of reality by interacting with it and therefore we are reality creating and self-actualizing itself. The fear of being a helpless creature in an unforgiving and cold world emerges from an incorrect world view that define the universe as a nihilistic place while on the opposite, meaning is a necessary ingredient of existence.
I felt that when he said "Not you" (10:02)
IM HAVING A PANIC ATTACK!!
-a person suffering from apeirophobia watching your video to conquer it
"Infinitesimal fragments of boundless potential" is such a beautiful phrase.
Also a good song name for a prog-death band, dibs.
Amazing thought-provoking content as usual.
So in another universe I saved one of my best friends from taking his own life. If only it was this universe. I miss you JC. Til the next life. I promise I won’t be late like you would
The infinity between 0 and 1 is infinite but the infinity between 0 and 2 is even more infinite. Big Apeirophobia hours my gamers
They are actually just as infinite, and more infinite than the list of natural numbers.
I am sure there is no bigger infinity as both of them do not end at all. Maybe one does accelerate or grow bigger than the other but who knows
@@i-ahmed3495 learn set thoery.
Though i mostly believe when we die we ascend to higher astral beings, in a 4D way maybe, a being that is free of the chains of physical and mental problems(which i have tons of). Some DMT type shit. I also do not like existing and im not afraid of death, though whether i ascend or just cease to exist at all, im fine with either as long as I get peace. I feel as though ive lived lives on earth multiple times and havent learned enough and grown to ascend. At the same time I feel as though its my first time on earth and i have no idea what im doing, perhaps because of the genetic mental illnesses and unhealthy upbringing i acquired in this life. This channel helps my mental health a lot, rather than give me crises. I choose to focus on the things that are so much larger and more powerful than me, whether that be mountains of earth or the infinity of space. Also escapism through the way of drugs(8 months clean) and losing myself in fictional TV & video games lol. This has turned into a rant my bad, my life is not at a good point right now so what keeps me going is escapism through thought and distraction. Im getting better, nonetheless as i grow into an adult (im 21 so that is also why idk wtf im doing)
The visible universise is 92 billion light years across, not 46 billion 2:53
The idea of infinite clones of myself doesn’t unsettle me because the fact that I am alive means that I exist as fundamentally unique entity that contributes the larger idea and potential of “me”. It also means that there are many iterations of me that have made horrible mistakes as well as iterations of me that save the world and I get to choose which version is me. Live like you’re trying not disappoint your “peak” self from another universe.
You know, it's funny. I prefer the idea of eternal death over an eternal afterlife or reincarnation cycle. I guess it makes sense in the bigger picture. It's easier to imagine that everything has an end than to believe that it all goes on forever. I could go on for hours down that thought rabbit hole, but i guess somehow it all comes back together one way or another
I do not like not existing so I do not like not existing forever.
@@Ultraname100% Same. Though i mostly believe when we die we ascend to higher astral beings, in a 4D way maybe, a being that is free of the chains of physical and mental problems(which i have tons of). Some DMT type shit. I also do not like existing and im not afraid of death, though whether i ascend or just cease to exist at all, im fine with either as long as I get peace.
@@Ultranameoh my bad, i thought your comment said you didnt like existing
@@hoennfanboy I believe it's a coin flip, experience everything after death or nothing. Unfortunately the nothing is more likely, but I wish reincarnation exists.
@@Ultraname Dying is being let into the biggest secret in existence or nonexistence. I think the whole energy cannot be destroyed, only transferred is why i think ascension is real + im something of a buddhist.
you are truly one of the coolest AI that has ever been created I started learning physics and quantum physics I cannot thank u enough for existing lol
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I find eternity/infinity sort of comforting.
Who doesn’t?
@@matthewboire6843me
me too
I find it thrilling.
That we would live the same life over and over again forever? Who doesnt? Atleast we can experience life again and not stay in the void for forever
Well, science has one cool feature to it that is: A lot of wild theories from science tend to be wrong, and in the end we don't see the thing that was right in front of us the whole time after decades of looking at it the wrong way. Maybe there is something in the horizon that we'll be able to see in a couple of decades! That's the excitement of science for me, we're always finding things out
That final speech was quite moving.
I get a certain high from being insignificant, dont know why but its the equivalent of going on a roller coaster, all the fear and excitement combined and then incraesed by the pentation power. Knowing there is so much to learn and challenges to conquer has always created excitement for me.
The closed universe be looking kinda thicc though...
At 2:50 I believe your meant to say 46 billion light years in radius not diameter, observable universe is 93 billion light years in diameter.
Mathematics is just a consistency of set patterns that is used to calculate. There are multiple ways of solving just about all equations. Much like these equations; even if the universe was infinite that doesn't mean there's infinite repetition of probability. There could still be an endless sea of nothingness. I used to really suffer from Apeirophobia; feeling trapped within this universe forever, even after death. The solution for me is to live in the moment for good and for bad. If there is an afterlife I would hope I might find infinite transitional Bliss and adventure. If there is no afterlife, then there's no experience to suffer regardless.
Bro what do you even mean by that first statement? 😭
@vincentb5431 math is a human construct for measuring the environment around us. It's an intuitive system but it's not a be all end all intrinsic coding of the universe.
Everything I have come to learn over the course of my life summarized with such perfection that in every multiple divergent universe, I am still envious.
Beauty in linguistic form is hypnotizing
eyyyyyy, your editing is getting faster
Why am I subscribed to you 😭 why am I loving thid channel day by day
A video on phobophobia would be interesting, it is one of the most interesting and terrifying phobia
There's a rather... unique sensation I have found with aperiophobia, a kind of panic and derealisation unlike anything else I've experienced, even from other phobias and panic attacks.
It comes on rapidly, the idea of infinity (whether an endless death or eternal life) that at other times feels abstract or unreal, as if it were a hypothetical being discussed rather than a part of reality, suddenly becomes painfully tangible. My perception of the scale of existence expands while the scope of my own life diminishes- I go into an intense panic and rapidly cycle through ideas to try and calm myself down- but always land on the same one, I want my family, I want to find my parents and tell them I love them (which I never typically do, isn't that fascinating?). It doesn't last very long, even just a few seconds and then I can be restored to a normal mindset, even if the same thought persists.
I cannot do justice in describing the actual sensory experience, it is truly unique, and if anyone does happen to read this comment I wonder if they've shared my experience.
Actually insane how perfectly you described it. I’ve also struggled with apeirophobia, and I’ve actually had pretty regular panic attacks since I was 7 years old regarding apeirophobia. It’s a very sudden and brief feeling but easily the worst I’ve ever experienced, it’s a pretty helpless feeling but I’ve learned to calm myself down by weighing the alternatives. I personally am Christian so I believe in eternal life, and it scares me to death. In weighing alternatives I realize that realistically I wouldn’t prefer eternal nothing over eternal life after death (that may be my human nature talking). There’s very few people I’ve come in contact with that has shared the same experience, so I felt it was necessary to respond to you.
Same. Also followed by that sinking feeling in your stomach. Funnily enough it only happens to me during night time. For some reason I don't take it seriously during the day
The exact same thing happens to me no cap
@@friendlyreaper9012yea it also happens to me only at night... its so strange
I wonder, if the universe is indeed infinite and has an infinite amount of matter, how could there possibly be an “end” to it all?
No worries everyone, infinity sorts it all out. Anything and everything will forever remain interesting, and if it doesn't, something infinitely interesting pops up just when you weren't looking!
After this video, i feel like infinity is oddly comforting.
If the universe is truly infinite, then heat death can't be true, right? At some point, somewhere, something has to exist. It couldn't all be nothing if possibilities are endless. And if heat death occurs, just the chance that at some point, somewhere, life may exist again, is enough for me to feel way less exisential anxiety.
What a perfect video. It would seem that I am Apeirophillic, cause I absolutely love the concept of Infinity and its many brain-breaking facets!
Shoutout to the cameraman for going outside the observable universe so that we can see what it looks like 🗿
Can we all take a moment to appreciate the camera man that had to travel 13.7 billion light years to show us the universe from the outside 😮
No
Congratulations you have made the one billionth cameraman joke it is now no longer funny
"The ego, the individual, “mine”, and “yours”, are considered illusory. It is only through this illusion created by the consciousness that we can reach the truth, the highest and enlightened state
The ending is hitting hard bro
I love the concept of infinity because we are not evolved to understand its implications. Most people struggle to understand that all non-zero probabilities are guaranteed with infinity, and that's okay
11:15 "we continue to seek, to urine' me and my non native speaker ass
2:46 Diameter of universe is 93 billion light years, radius is 46.
Predicted.
Oh no, it's the scariest one😮🤯😭
That us beautiful, man.
This is fantastic, thank you. Mr. AI.
Thank you.
From the comments section of Civilizations at the End of Time: Iron Stars:
“Well, guys and gals, I think we had a good run - becoming gods, all but out-lasting the Heat Death, solving every problem ever, building a timeless utopia and all that - but I think it’s time…to continue!”
*opens a vast gateway to a new, young universe*
“I wonder how many red dwarfs this one will have…”
that "not you" was personal bro chill
dunno why but after this 9:50 onwards my brain is collapsed
Infinite universe or not, some things are still cool. You can never convince me that giant lasers are not a worthwhile reason to exist.
I can’t comprehend most of this stuff yet it’s still very entertaining lol
I laugh at the universe where I already watched all your videos. Now I get to enjoy it because I found it two days ago.
If the universe is infinite, it means a world where the demon slayer exists ✨️
I have been watching since before you got your new voice and haven't heard your laugh in a while bring back the sciencephille laugh :)) a hahahahaha
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So deep that it can reach in the center of uranus
I just realized my life swings between Apeirophobia and Apeirophile