How I Perceive the World

Introduction

This is the story of my life, where I describe how I perceive the world. The world we see is not the true world; rather, it is merely a reflection of the world our mind creates.

Everyone's world is different because perception is shaped by individual experiences. These experiences are influenced by the events that occur in a person's life. Various factors, such as upbringing, lifestyle, education, surroundings, and peer interactions, play a significant role in shaping our perspective.

However, beyond our perceptions, there exists one true world—independent of how we see it. Within each of us, we carry a replica of this true world, shaped by our minds. The true world is a superset of everyone's perceived world. Therefore, everyone's world is connected to this true world, and we all remain in sync with it.

In this article, I will talk about how my world looks, which may sound familiar to many who are reading this. Since my world is also a subset of the true world, some of its attributes are shared, making it relatable.

The World I Perceive

The world I perceive is like a mathematical equation:

k's_world = f(0.2 * env + 0.4 * past + 0.3 * curr + 0.1 * soc)

Where:

• env: Environment (everything that surrounds me, such as air, water, weather, city, sounds, etc.).
• past: Past experiences (history, upbringing, parenting, incidents, good & bad experiences, schooling, etc.).
• curr: Current experiences (what I am doing, watching, eating, my job, and everything happening right now).
• soc: Social experiences (interactions with people, the internet, books, social media, etc.).

Breakdown of Each Factor

Environment (env): This includes everything around me, such as air, water, weather, the city, and sound—essentially all physical aspects of the real world. This component is mostly the same for everyone, though the percentage of influence may differ.

Past Experiences (past): This consists of 40% of my perceived world because my thoughts and feelings are largely shaped by my past. For example, I formulated this perspective due to my engineering background.

Current Experiences (curr): This accounts for 30% of my world. It includes everything happening in the present, such as my current job, the movies I watch, the food I eat, and my daily interactions. It is a dynamic factor that constantly changes but takes time to settle into my perception.

Social Experiences (soc): This is the smallest factor (10%) because I have relatively fewer social interactions. Most of my social consumption is digital rather than interactive, and it overlaps with other factors.

The Ever-Changing Nature of Perception

According to this formula, my perception of the world is constantly changing. This leads me to question reality itself—are we living in a simulation? Sometimes, I feel like I'm in The Matrix, while at other times, everything feels undeniably real.

When I see negativity, I wonder why the world functions this way. However, from a broader perspective, everything eventually amounts to nothing, making me question why the world is the way it is.

One universal truth in everyone's world is that all worlds eventually end. The real world itself is mortal. One day, everything will collapse.