Are the Stars Just a Mirage? The Cosmic Paradox That Will Bend Your Mind

So, you think the stars are real.

You lie on your back, look up at the night sky, and marvel at the tiny pinpricks of light, imagining distant suns, planets, and galaxies.

It’s a great show, really. But here’s the twist: What if I told you it’s all an illusion? What if the stars, planets, and the whole cosmic circus are nothing more than shadow puppets dancing on the screen of your consciousness? Sit tight…

…this rabbit hole has no bottom.

Reality vs. Perception: The Cosmic Funhouse Mirror

Here’s the thing: What we call “reality” is just a matter of perception.

It’s the grand cosmic funhouse mirror, twisting and warping the truth beyond recognition. You see the stars, you see the planets, and you think they exist out there, in the great vastness of space.

But do they? Or are they just projections, not out there but in here, in your mind? The fun part about perception is that it feels so real. You touch something, you feel it. You see something, you believe it. But let’s play with this for a moment. Imagine a person born blind. Their reality is vastly different from yours. For them, light doesn’t exist, colors don’t exist. So, is their…