Chapter 1: Understanding Limits

You might be familiar with the saying, “the sky is the limit.” But what does "the sky" truly signify? Is it merely the vast blue expanse above us, or does it encompass everything beyond that? Imagine if there were other life forms beyond this boundary. Are we, as different species, all confined by the same constraints? Personally, I contest the existence of a conscious limit. Before delving into why, let's entertain the idea of ascribing all that we perceive as limiting to the term "sky."

Is it space that confines us? Alright, space, you’re invited. What about time? Sure, time can join in as well. And what of the speed of light? Come on in, c! If you have anything else to add to this gathering, you’re more than welcome. After all, the more, the merrier! Thus, we can now think of this list of entities as our definition of conscious limits.

Consciousness—what a profound concept! Generally, it conveys notions like, “I know what I’m doing” or “Don’t try to instruct me; I know better.” One might even associate it with free will, which is indeed a compelling connection. This thought sparks further exploration.

At a crossroads, one person may choose a path, another might take a different route, while a third says, “I won’t go either way; I’ll turn back.” Each makes a choice at that moment. But do they really? Imagine we pass a person who has chosen the same direction as us and ask,

“Hey there, why did you choose this path?”

“I have free will, so I made a choice.”

“But what allows you to claim that? You don't know what the alternatives are since you could only select one.”

“I went where I wanted, so I have free will. If I had chosen differently, I would be elsewhere now.”

“True, but you still had to pick something.”

“Not necessarily. If I chose to sit right here, I could die without moving if that’s what I wanted.”

“So you see, even that would be a choice. Sitting still and waiting for death would be your decision.”

“Maybe you’re right. I did what I intended to do.”

“I concur. We both acted according to our intentions. Perhaps we’ll cross paths again. Best of luck!”

“Best of luck to you too.”

Even in the absence of an active choice, we still make a choice—not to choose. It’s quite paradoxical. So, can we truly assert that we possess free will? We can’t escape the game nature plays with us, yet the rules seem consistent, akin to chess, where each move is taken one step at a time.

An apt analogy might be CDs. When inserted into a drive, the computer reads the data—essentially a sequence of ones and zeros. Each CD may hold different information at the same location. For example, one might contain “00001111” while another has “11110000.” Could these programming decisions reflect our free will? Suppose our CD processes “000” and is now about to decide on the last zero. At this moment, and any prior time, we already know the outcome: it will be 1.

Considering all this, it seems we can only claim to have an imitation of free will.

Returning to consciousness, how might I define it? For me, consciousness comprises everything one can experience in reality or through thought. Each person’s consciousness is unique. For instance, can you invent a new vowel? Try saying it out loud. Don’t worry; we are all confined to what we know and can experience. I, too, cannot accomplish this.

Another example: how would you describe the color blue to someone who is blind? You may understand it, but for someone who has never seen color, it’s impossible to conceive of something they’ve never experienced. Yet, give it a try. All your efforts will likely fall short. This is where technology comes into play, enabling us to "hack" nature, potentially allowing that blind individual to perceive colors. Technology, therefore, may provide us with the means to expand our consciousness.

But how much can we expand it?

If an idea can be conceived by even a single individual, then it does not limit us. While it may be unattainable within one’s lifetime, and many might struggle to find the right solution, eventually, humanity will prevail, and these ideas will materialize.

So, do these factors from our list truly limit us?

I argue they do not. Why? Because we can conceptualize them. If we can think about something, then it must be somehow feasible. In other words, if we can conceptualize it, then nature must allow for its possibility. Time travel? It should be achievable. Instantaneous travel? Yes, indeed. Breaking the constraints of space-time? Why not? I believe you understand my perspective.

Do you think anything limits us?

Yes, but nature would not allow us to contemplate something that genuinely constrains us. It might exist, yet be unachievable for us, as our consciousness may never grasp it. Our minds cannot formulate thoughts about concepts that nature chooses to keep from us. And therein lies, I believe, our limit.

Here and now is still there and then, you know?

Chapter 2: Limitations of Free Will

In this section, we delve into the constraints that may affect our perceived free will and decision-making processes.

The first video, "The Greatest Limitation On Your Life," discusses the internal and external factors that shape our lives and choices. It challenges viewers to reflect on the true nature of their limitations.

Chapter 3: The Nature of Truth

In the next chapter, we explore the concept of truth and how it relates to our understanding of limits.

The second video, "God Can Never Lie | The Godly Limits Series (Part 1) | Pastor Jonathan Germain," examines the relationship between divine truth and human understanding, adding depth to our exploration of limits.