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TIL about the philosophical concept of Solipsism: the only thing you can be truly sure exists is the Self. (en.m.wikipedia.org)
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It's an extreme view, and not many professionals endorse it, but it is an interesting thought!

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[–] natarey@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

Solipsism in particular, and radically skeptical positions generally, are almost universally rejected by experts in the field and professional philosophers.