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Metaphysics The ultimate nature of existence. Relationships between mind and matter, substance and attribute, fact and value. Why are we here? Is there a God? What is substance? Real or not?

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What is our life?
All definitions of 'life' seem to involve the illusion of 'motion'.
'Life', therefore, is an illusion, a fantasy born of Perspective. A magnificent illusion/fantasy, but not to be believed to be 'Reality'. Perhaps an individual (small 'r') 'reality' as per Perspective.
'Life' is a concept in Mind.
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All definitions of 'life' seem to involve the illusion of 'motion'.
How is motion an illusion? I've heard it said many times, but I don't remember a good explination.
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How is motion an illusion? I've heard it said many times, but I don't remember a good explination.
I have touched upon some 'foundation' in previous posts.
There are so many angles that one can come from...
Perhaps you can run a search for "impossibility of motion", read the first 100 sites and we can discuss in an appropriate thread (if you like).

If you are of a mathematical bent, here is a 'simple' 'proof'; 'On the Impossibility of Motion'.
And here; Rebuttals to objections to impossibility of motion
Zeno's simple argument still stands, also.
Try; Physicists Who Know That Nothing Can Move in Spacetime

There is a beginning for your search. Some is rather intricate, some easier.. Good reading!
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What is Life?

Life, is the Universe experiencing itself.
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How is motion an illusion? I've heard it said many times, but I don't remember a good explination.
You mean in what way's could motion be seen as an illusion and in which way could it not be seen as an illusion?
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Life, is the Universe experiencing itself.
What is Life? Just like Jazz. If you have to ask you will never know.
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1% reality and 99% anticipation is more like it.
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Like it!! life is consciousness struggling for survival.
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