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The Mighty Mos Def · (#2 (**permalink**))

Le Moor wrote:

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1, What is Consciousness?

2, We know one can lack consciousness but can one have too much consciousness?
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To me, consciousness is being aware of one's self; one's own surroundings; other's humanity; their surroundings and the affect each has on his/her/itself. Consciousness is simply a deeper level of thought. It's the analysis of yourself andyour situation; the comprehension of whom you are and why you find yourself in your own particular situation. It's the analysis of others andtheir situation; the comprehension of whom they are and why they find themselves in their particular situation. It's the analysis of the situation in itself. Simply put, it's the seeking of an understanding of life. Whether one can attain a true understanding is neither here nor there; consciousness is the quest in itself, nothing more, nothing less.

Can one have too much consciousness? In my opinion, no. Even so-called geniuses are not capable of knowing all. So, since we always need growth as thinkers to further society on a number of fronts, in my opinion: consciousness is vital for our ascent as a society; as a people. Can one be too consumed with his or her own consciousness and, in a sense, overthink their life rather than truly experiencinglife? Possibly, and this is what many fall prey to: thought without action reducesone to a thinker; a mere dreamer. At the very least, share your thoughts with others if you believeyour thoughtscan enlighten, help others in some way or if you believeyour thoughts areinteresting. Do that, and you've stepped out of the mold of being 'another thinker.' Anyone with brain activity can think, it's not impressive in the least. Trusting your thoughts enough to share them with others is what separates the proverbial men from the boys. For that reason, I don't believe one can be too conscious.