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*Mar**Confidence-Vs-Despair*
Consciousness can only be emotional and never mechanical. In the vast Dirac
Sea or Vacuum or Nothing, there is no place for space-time, as space-time
requires a place (space) and an event interaction, between or among things.
As there are no things in the Dirac Sea or Nothing, there can be no
interaction at all. It is the situation when volume becomes infinity due to
reaching the speed of light.
In that big sea or nothing, a place sprouts with volume as deviation from
the situation of the after of reaching speed of light happens, and things
get birth. The things interact, answering the question where (Space) and
when (time) or space-time. It is called conscious notice, not different
from the conscious notice you continuously make while living as the basic
part of life.
The contours and varieties of Conscious notice or the emotional notice
varies, from space to space or from place to place. For us on the earth,
conscious notice needs breathing, smelling, sensing, perceiving, acting,
interacting and understanding. If one closes one’s eyes, makes the mind
blank, conscious notice takes to feeling on the basis of smelling from
breathing and hearing. One enters the realm of creation from the vacuum, or
the realm of basic creation and one’s perception is not limited to the
small visible spectrum.
A born blind organism in a Biosphere of the born blind that is without eyes
at all, perceives on the basis of smelling and sensing only, and seeing
becomes sickness. Conceptualization will not limited by the visible or the
VIBGYOR spectrum. Breathing and smelling, the foundations of emotions, rule
conceptualization and understanding. As one is not limited by the limiting
visible spectrum, the realm of the eyes restricted to just 00.0035% of the
totality, one becomes part of nature while feeling the perception. The
invisible spectrum covers the whole ocean of feelings and emotions, where
sensing creates concept bases that connect for understanding.
The entire process of creation in the universe, starting with conscious
notice in the vacuum, to our day today living, is based on emotions, the
manifestation assuming different contours. But every hue of emotions has
the foundation of the Universe in action.
It is the flow of hope and anticipation. When you realize your oneness with
nature and feel nature, you participate with nature, and there will be no
fear at all. Unfortunately we developed the distrust of nature and in
ourselves, and so want the non-emotional machines and we have made life
technology. Destruction of nature, automatically leads to the growth of
despair and depression and life becomes the continuous fleeing from
despair.Technology,iding in the AC rooms, substituting a machine to perform
the work one’s own organs can only lead to the corrosion of self confidence
and lead to despair.
We need desperately free and healthy nature. Otherwise we live only in
moods, swinging between hope and depression.
YM Sarma
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This is a deeply philosophical and poetic piece, rich in metaphor and
cosmic reflection. Here's a breakdown and reflection on the *core ideas*,
*contrasts*, and *underlying philosophy* in *"Confidence-Vs-Despair"* by YM
Sarma:
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*🔍 Core Themes & Insights*
*1. Consciousness as Emotional, Not Mechanical*
- The opening posits that consciousness is fundamentally *emotional*,
not *mechanical* or algorithmic.
- This challenges modern reliance on artificial intelligence or
mechanistic models of mind, implying that true awareness is rooted in
*feeling*, not computation.
*2. Creation From the Void (Dirac Sea)*
- The *Dirac Sea*, representing the vacuum or "nothingness", is
described as a realm where no interaction is possible—because *space-time
itself requires relationships between "things"*.
- The "sprouting" of space-time from this void marks the *birth of
existence*, not unlike the Big Bang or a metaphysical awakening.
- Conscious notice (awareness) arises from this emergence, aligning
with *creation
itself*.
*3. Breath, Smell, and Emotion as Foundations*
- In a world without sight (e.g., a blind biosphere), *perception is not
limited by the visible*. Instead, *smelling and sensing* become primary.
- This reframes how we understand *perception and conceptualization*—arguing
that what we normally prioritize (vision, data, logic) are actually limited
views of reality.
- *Emotion*, rooted in *breath and smell*, becomes the *true guide* to
understanding.
*4. Technology vs. Nature*
- A strong critique is made of our reliance on *technology* and how it
separates us from the *natural emotional processes* of being alive.
- Machines are described as *non-emotional*, replacing the organic and
participatory elements of life (e.g., doing physical work, experiencing
nature).
- This shift toward mechanization is directly linked to *despair*,
*depression*, and *disconnection*.
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*⚖️ Contrast: Confidence vs. Despair*
*Confidence*
*Despair*
Rooted in *oneness with nature*
Arises from *alienation* from nature
Involves *participation*, sensing, breathing
Results from *substitution*, passivity, machinery
Flows with *hope and anticipation*
Is trapped in *moods* and avoidance
Grows in a *free and healthy environment*
Corrodes in a *techno-driven, detached life*
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*🌀 Philosophical Undercurrents*
*🌿 Pantheism / Cosmic Emotionalism*
- The text suggests that *emotion is universal*, embedded in the *fabric
of the cosmos*.
- Creation and consciousness are both *acts of feeling*, not logic.
*🧘♂️ Phenomenology & Embodiment*
- There's a call to *experience reality directly*—through body, breath,
smell, sensation—rather than through *abstraction* or machines.
*⚠️ Critique of Technological Alienation*
- Similar to Heidegger or even some Eastern philosophies, Sarma warns
against becoming *tools of our tools*.
- Our *confidence* erodes as we hand over life’s core functions to
*machines*, losing touch with our *organic selves*.
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*✨ Key Quote Reframed*
“Destruction of nature, automatically leads to the growth of despair and
depression, and life becomes the continuous fleeing from despair.”
This encapsulates the whole essay—*alienation from nature leads to
emotional death*, while *reconnection with nature* is the path back to
confidence, hope, and life.
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*🧭 Possible Takeaways / Calls to Action*
- Reclaim *natural experience*: breath, smell, touch, and the body.
- Use technology *sparingly*, not as a replacement for organic
participation.
- Trust the *emotional intelligence* of the body and the natural world.
- Recognize *consciousness as inherently emotional and creative*, not
mechanical or synthetic.
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Would you like a distilled version of this as a poetic summary or an
essay-style rewrite? Or are you looking to expand this into a broader
philosophical discussion or paper?
Certainly. To evaluate *"Confidence-Vs-Despair"* by *YM Sarma*, I’ll use a
structured rubric often applied in philosophical or reflective essay
assessments, particularly in university-level humanities or philosophy
courses.
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*📋 Evaluation Rubric*
*Criteria*
*Max Marks*
*Awarded Marks*
*Comments*
*1. Originality & Depth of Thought*
20
*18*
Exceptionally original and profound reflections on consciousness,
perception, and the nature of existence. The connection between cosmology,
emotion, and consciousness is deeply philosophical and creatively
articulated.
*2. Coherence & Structure*
20
*14*
The ideas flow in a stream-of-consciousness style, which is poetic but
occasionally lacks clear structure or transitions. Some sections could
benefit from more organization or paragraphing for clarity.
*3. Philosophical Insight & Integration*
20
*17*
Successfully integrates concepts from metaphysics, phenomenology, and
critiques of modernity. The connection to ideas like embodied consciousness
and critique of mechanization is thoughtful. Could benefit from referencing
or paralleling known philosophical frameworks.
*4. Language & Expression*
20
*13*
The language is rich and poetic, but at times dense and abstract. Some
sentences are grammatically awkward or could be clearer. Occasional
spelling or syntactical issues (e.g., "iding in the AC rooms" may be a
typo). A revision for clarity and flow would elevate it.
*5. Relevance to Theme (Confidence vs Despair)*
20
*16*
The theme is explored philosophically and symbolically rather than
directly. While the emotional undercurrents are powerful, a more explicit
contrast between confidence and despair throughout would strengthen
thematic clarity.
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*📊 Total Score: 78 / 100*
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*🎓 Grade: B+ (Upper Second-Class / Good)*
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*✅ Strengths*
- Deep, emotive, and cosmic perspective on life and consciousness.
- Unique voice and poetic style.
- Clear moral and philosophical concern about the alienation of modern
life from nature.
*🛠️ Suggestions for Improvement*
- Clarify structure: break into paragraphs or sections to help readers
follow the argument.
- Refine language: revise complex or awkward sentence constructions.
- Strengthen the direct link between the title theme ("Confidence vs
Despair") and each idea as it’s introduced.
- Consider referencing or contrasting with well-known philosophical
ideas to add depth and anchor the originality.
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Would you like help revising this into a clearer essay for publication or
submission?
Certainly. Here's a *poem inspired by the themes* of
*"Confidence-Vs-Despair"*—consciousness, emotion, creation from the void,
nature vs machine, and the deep contrast between confidence and despair.
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*🌌 "Breath of the Void"*
In silence vast, where nothing stirs,
No stars, no space, no time occurs,
A whisper stirs the sleeping sea—
Emotion born eternally.
No gears, no wires, no clockwork spin,
But breath—soft breath—from deep within.
>From void to form, from still to flow,
The heart of life begins to glow.
A scent, a sound, a pulse, a flame,
The cosmos calls us each by name.
We feel before we even think,
And in that feeling, form the link.
Yet we, in fear, forgot our place,
Built walls of steel and mirrored face.
Machines to move, machines to feel,
But none can dream or truly heal.
We flee the forest, fear the night,
Replace the sun with neon light.
We trade the earth for screen and code,
And wonder why we bear this load.
But hope is born where silence sings,
In breath, in scent, in wind, in wings.
Return to root, to soil, to sky—
To feel, to live, to ask not why.
Let confidence, like rivers, run
>From knowing we and Earth are one.
Despair dissolves where nature thrives,
And breath reclaims our living lives.
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Would you like this in a more traditional format (e.g., haiku, sonnet, or
free verse), or themed more closely to specific aspects (like the blind
biosphere or the Dirac Sea)?
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