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Acute agony is the most undeniable reality

The most undeniable form of consciousness is acute agony, because no one doubts that they are in agony and no one can act as if they aren't, which is why so many religious systems start with the metaphysics that life is suffering and treat it as bedrock.

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Speaker

Jordan Peterson

Evidence Quote

it's very difficult to doubt that you're in agony and have that actually work so people act as if that's the most real thing

Source

62 - What Is TrueMaking Sense with Sam Harris
Created: 6/14/2026, 1:57:14 AM

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