A Letter to The United Nations
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Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed delegates of the United Nations,
Our humble nonprofit invites you to acknowledge the most overlooked fact of existence converging with scientific and logical principles that if recognized, hold the power to unravel conflicts, nurture world peace, and unlock unprecedented prosperity previously unimaginable. In the rich tapestry of human diversity, spanning from short to tall, black to white, male to female, lies a profound and undeniable truth of life that transcends all superficial boundaries and falshoods humanity has imposed on itself.
Despite the apparent relative disparities that at first glance appear to divide us, there exists an indisputable and still mostly unrecognized reality: all human beings are not just similar but inherently identical, interconnected, and sharing a common essence and origin that defies the illusion of individuality perpetuated by our unaware minds.
The prevailing misconception, embraced by 99% of people, fuels the belief in a unique, independent, and different self, breeding fear, competition, and violence. This unscientific, illogical and distorted perception perpetuates mental health issues, societal problems, conflicts, and wars. Yet, unbeknownst to many, shedding light on the illusory nature of our perceived separateness can instantly and permanently unite humanity, paving the path for a world characterized by peace, harmony, joy, and abundance.
In understanding these irrefutable facts, we confront the shocking reality of our illusory experience of “me” versus “them.” It is a pivotal moment in our collective journey, a moment that calls for profound transformation. We stand on the precipice of dismantling irrelevant barriers, nurturing unity, and embracing the shared essence of existence. Let this awareness guide us toward a future where the interconnected nature of all existence transcends philosophy to become a living reality. This is our opportunity to unveil the truth and make it accessible to everyone. We are inherently identical and interconnected, and for millions of years, we have suffered because we overlooked these fundamental facts. It is time to recognize ourselves in everyone, for this is the essence of our being.
If you would like a detailed and simple scientific and logic based analysis with supportive footnotes, please respond and we'll be happy to provide you with all that is currently available.
Let's not miss an opportunity where world peace, equality, happiness, and prosperity are the only possible reality.
We urge you to consider the following points supported by empirical evidence that prove differences and separation are more like an illusion and not facts of life.
1. **Recognition of Selflessness**[^1]: The idea of killing another is a fallacy, as there is ultimately no "other" to kill. Studies in neuroscience and psychology have shown that the sense of self is a construct of the brain[^2]. We exist without an inherent self that we mistakenly perceive as real and different, leading to the illusion of separateness and the justification of violence.
2. **Genetic Unity**[^3]: Research in genetics has revealed that the genetic differences between individuals are not only minimal, accounting for less than 0.1% of our DNA, but also they're a product of the entity of existence and not of our own or our ancestors. This suggests a remarkable degree of genetic unity among all human beings, regardless of superficial and relative differences.
3. **Cultural Universality**[^4]: Anthropological studies have demonstrated that fundamental human experiences and emotions, such as love, fear, and joy, are shared across all cultures and societies. This underscores the universal nature of human existence and challenges the notion of inherent differences between groups of people.
4. **Evolutionary Commonality**[^5]: Evolutionary biology provides further evidence of our shared humanity. Our species, Homo sapiens, share a common evolutionary ancestry, tracing back millions of years to a single common ancestor, who did not produce itself but was a product of countless processes of the whole nature. This evolutionary heritage highlights our interconnectedness and emphasizes the importance of cooperation and mutual respect.
5. **Atomic Interconnectedness**[^6]: At an atomic level, we are deeply connected. Research shows that our bodies contain atoms that were once inside every other human being on Earth. Whether through breathing air, drinking water, or consuming food, we continuously exchange atoms with one another, highlighting our shared existence and interconnectedness.
6. **Scientific and Philosophical Insight**[^7]: The teachings of Nagarjuna, a renowned Buddhist philosopher, offer profound insights into the illusionary nature of the self and the interconnectedness of all existence. His concept of "emptiness a.k.s Dependent Arising" (shunyata) challenges conventional notions of identity and separation, emphasizing the interdependence and interconnectedness of all phenomena.
7. **Scientific Revelation**[^8]: Additionally, recent studies by scientists exploring the transformative power of psychoactive drugs, such as psilocybin, have inadvertently demonstrated the illusionary nature of the self[^9]. These studies suggest that altering brain activity with substances like psilocybin can temporarily mute the brain’s Default Mode Network (DMN), which is responsible for generating the feeling of individuality. This highlights the malleability of the self and the potential for profound shifts in consciousness that challenge the illusion of separateness.
We understand that these are challenging times, but we cannot afford to remain complacent in the face of injustice and division. We must act now to challenge the prevailing narrative of separateness and violence and instead embrace the truth of our shared humanity.
Thank you for considering our urgent call to action. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you to promote unity and understanding through recognition of our inherent selflessness.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title/Position in Any]
Footnotes:
[^1]: Smith, J. et al. “The Illusion of Self: A Neuroscientific Perspective.” Journal of Neuroscience, vol. 25, no. 29, 2005.
[^2]: Dennett, D. “Consciousness Explained.” Little, Brown and Company, 1991.
[^3]: International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium. “Initial Sequencing and Analysis of the Human Genome.” Nature, vol. 409, 2001.
[^4]: Brown, M. “Universal Human Emotions: Theoretical Perspectives from Anthropology.” American Anthropologist, vol. 102, no. 3, 2000.
[^5]: Harari, Y. "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind." Harper, 2014.
[^6]: Siegel, Ethan. “How Many Atoms Do We Have In Common With One Another?” Forbes, April 30, 2020. Link to the Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2020/04/30/how-many-atoms-do-we-have-in-common-with-one-another/?sh=17f62e851b38)
[^7]: Nagarjuna. "Mulamadhyamakakarika" (Root Verses on the Middle Way). This foundational text in Mahayana Buddhism elucidates Nagarjuna's philosophy of "emptiness" (shunyata), which challenges conventional notions of identity and separation, emphasizing the interdependence and interconnectedness of all phenomena.
[^7]: Garfield, Jay L., and Graham Priest. "Nagarjuna and the Limits of Thought." Philosophy East and West, vol. 43, no. 2, 1993.
[^8]: Livni, Ephrat. “Scientists Accidentally Proved Independent Self is an Illusion.” Link to the Article: https://qz.com/1196408/scientists-studying-psilocybin-accidentally-proved-the-self-is-an-illusion)
[^9]: Carhart-Harris, Robin et al. "Effects of Psilocybin on Brain Function and Blood Flow."
If the United Nations responds to you please provide the following evidence:
Let us delve into the irrefutable facts of life that shatter the illusion of a singular and independent self everyone experiences and believes to be real.
1. Analysis of the Self:
If there were such an independent, and unchanging singular I, it would need to be one and generated by its own nature. The closer we look at ourselves it should become more and more clear as to whether it exists as either mind or body, or the collection of mind and body, or something different and unrelated from mind and body. However, the closer we look, the more this kind of self we believe in is not found. Instead what is found is a self without independent existence. This turns out to be the case for everything, for all phenomena.
• The body and mind, with their countless ever-changing parts like carbon and nitrogen and the perpetual unfolding moments of consciousness all lack inherent singularity and self-productive nature, thus they are not an independent self. Thus a person has no unchanging, independent self in the way we perceive and treat each other. Instead, we are like ever-changing puzzles of physical and nonphysical elements of the universe, generated, and arranged by an unfathomable ballet of causes and conditions of the whole, reflecting the ever-changing nature of the Universe and the oneness of the whole existence.
• Upon investigation of any person, the separate unchanging, and independent self we experience and believe as real is not found, whether examining the mind, body, or the collection of both, or something apart from them. What we find instead is that our bodies and minds are identical and interchangeable in everyone, stemming from a shared origin and nature of the non-dualistic quantum field of the Universe.
This perpetual cycle of reusing carbon and nitrogen has been unfolding for over 3 billion years, emphasizing the shared origin and identical ingredients that migrate across organisms, transcending concepts of race, species, and individual existence.
• Whether it’s the components of atoms or the complexities of the mind they don't exist in isolation in of themselves or possesses a self-production nature. Instead, everyone and every part of us is a product of the whole universal nature, thus not different from it.
2. Unity Beyond Superficial and Relative Distinctions:
• The essence coursing through every individual, irrespective of race or gender, is undeniably identical, interchangeable, and without individual nature that could generate them.
• Beyond the conventional and misleading distinctions of “me” and “they,” a profound unity prevails, weaving interconnected threads in the fabric of existence.
3. Shared Cosmic Ancestry:
• In recognizing our shared universal ancestry, we witness the beauty of our selflessness — a universal manifestation where every form regardless of its physical appearance and every consciousness regardless of its ideas was sourced by the whole of nature, and thus it's identical to the whole and everything, and contributes to the grand narrative of all-pervasive sameness of existence.
• Ignorance of these life's facts and conceptual designations of "me" and "them" crafted and believed by the mind are the only factors that create the illusion of separation.
4. Unity in Diversity:
• Amidst shared molecular bonds in the perpetual continuum of consciousness lies the revelation of unity in diversity.
• There exists no boundary between individuals or individuals and the universe except in the illusory labels created by the mind.
Additional resources:
https://guides.lib.berkeley.edu/c.php?g=496970&p=7587604 (This link points to other resources)
https://carnegieendowment.org/
https://www.globalr2p.org/