KERA's Think

Don’t expect science to explain everything

Apr 23, 2025
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INSIGHT

What Is Thinking Impossibly

  • Thinking impossibly means questioning the limits imposed by our worldview rather than what actually happens.
  • It involves creating new ways of understanding alongside those who have experienced the impossible.
INSIGHT

Impossible Experiences Are Common

  • Many of us have impossible experiences but cultural norms suppress sharing them.
  • These experiences are often deeply significant even if dismissed socially or scientifically.
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Cultural Suppression of Experiences

  • Social and scientific norms suppress discussion of impossible experiences.
  • Both secular and religious spheres act as censors limiting open talk about these phenomena.
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