Logical proof: reality is indifferent about emotions

 Reality, due to the primacy of existence, does not care if a person is upset about it.

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Definitions:

1. Reality: The state of things as they actually exist, independent of perception, emotions, or subjective interpretation.
2. Primacy of Existence: The metaphysical principle that existence exists independently of consciousness; reality is objective and does not conform to or depend on individual thoughts, feelings, or desires.
3. Emotion: A subjective psychological state arising from an individual's interpretation of experiences, often influenced by personal desires, beliefs, or values.
4. Care: The act of showing concern or interest, which presupposes consciousness and intentionality.

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Self-Evident Axioms/Presuppositions:

1. Existence exists (Axiom of Existence).
2. Consciousness is the faculty of perceiving that which exists (Axiom of Consciousness).
3. A thing is what it is, and it cannot simultaneously be what it is not (Law of Identity).
4. Emotions are subjective states that arise within a conscious being and are not external entities.
5. Reality is objective and operates according to its own nature, independent of subjective feelings or opinions.

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Poly-Syllogism 1:

Premises:

1. Reality exists independently of consciousness (Primacy of Existence).
2. Emotions are subjective states that arise within a conscious mind and are not external entities (Definition of Emotion).
3. For something to "care," it must possess consciousness and intentionality (Definition of Care).
4. Reality, as an objective state of existence, does not possess consciousness or intentionality (Definition of Reality).

Conclusion (Theorem 1):

Reality does not "care" in any sense because it lacks the consciousness and intentionality required to do so.

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Poly-Syllogism 2:

Premises:

1. Reality operates according to the primacy of existence, meaning it is objective and independent of any individual's consciousness or emotions (Primacy of Existence).
2. Emotions, such as being upset, are subjective and arise within a conscious mind (Definition of Emotion).
3. The state of being upset does not alter the nature of reality, as reality is governed by the Law of Identity and not by subjective states (Law of Identity).
4. To affect reality, an entity must have causal efficacy over it, which emotions do not possess (Definition of Reality; Definition of Emotion).

Conclusion (Theorem 2):

Reality is unaffected by whether or not a person is upset about it.

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Poly-Syllogism 3:

Premises:

1. The primacy of existence establishes that existence exists independently of consciousness (Axiom of Existence; Primacy of Existence).
2. Consciousness, including emotions, is a faculty for perceiving reality, not for altering it (Axiom of Consciousness).
3. To "care" about something implies a relationship of concern or interest that presupposes consciousness and intentionality (Definition of Care).
4. Reality, being objective and independent, neither possesses nor requires consciousness or intentionality (Definition of Reality).
5. Therefore, reality does not "care" about subjective states such as emotions, including being upset.

Conclusion (Theorem 3):

Reality, because of the primacy of existence, does not care if a person is upset about it.

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Poly-Syllogism 4:

Premises:

1. Emotions are internal, subjective responses to external or internal stimuli (Definition of Emotion).
2. Reality is external, objective, and independent of subjective responses (Definition of Reality; Primacy of Existence).
3. The primacy of existence dictates that existence is prior to and independent of consciousness, meaning reality is not contingent on how it is perceived or felt about (Primacy of Existence).
4. To "care" about something requires an entity to possess consciousness and intentionality, which reality does not have (Definition of Care).

Conclusion (Theorem 4):

Reality, due to its independence from consciousness and emotions, does not care about a person's emotional state, including being upset.

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Final Theorem:

From the above chain of poly-syllogisms:
Reality, because of the primacy of existence, does not care if a person is upset about it.

In addition:

Axiom 1:

Reality, because of the primacy of existence, does not care if a person is upset about it.

Axiom 2:

Objectivism holds that reality exists independent of human consciousness and that facts are facts, regardless of an individual's emotions or desires.

Axiom 3:

In laissez-faire/free market capitalism, individuals are responsible for their own success or failure without interference from the state.

Main Premise:

If reality is indifferent to an individual's feelings, then the individual's emotional state does not alter the objective truth of reality.

Additional Premise 1:

Emotions are subjective experiences that do not change the external world.

Additional Premise 2:

The truth of a statement or fact is not contingent upon an individual's emotional response to it.

Theorem 1:

Therefore, in an objective reality, the truth remains unchanged regardless of an individual's emotional reaction to it.

Theorem 2:

Consequently, individuals must accept and adapt to the objective reality around them, as their feelings do not alter the fundamental nature of existence.

Finally:

How can this argument be used to respond to a person who is upset that the government is not going to be able to pay for transgender opera in Africa, because the government can't afford it any longer?

 Axiom 1:

Reality, because of the primacy of existence, does not care if a person is upset about it.

Axiom 2:

Objectivism holds that reality exists independent of human consciousness and that facts are facts, regardless of an individual's emotions or desires.

Axiom 3:

In laissez-faire/free market capitalism, individuals are responsible for their own success or failure without interference from the state.

Main Premise:

If reality is indifferent to an individual's feelings, then the individual's emotional state does not alter the objective truth of reality.

Additional Premise 1:

Government funding is limited and must be allocated based on the most pressing needs of society.

Additional Premise 2:

The government has a responsibility to prioritize essential services and infrastructure over non-essential expenditures.

Additional Premise 3:

Transgender opera in Africa, while culturally significant, may not be considered a critical service that the government must provide.

Theorem 1:

Therefore, the government's decision to prioritize essential services over funding for transgender opera in Africa is a reflection of the objective reality of limited resources and the need to allocate them efficiently.

Theorem 2:

Consequently, individuals should understand that the government's inability to fund certain programs is not a personal attack but a practical decision based on the constraints of reality and the responsibility to serve the broader needs of society.