The Ultimate Truth

The Ultimate Truth

2017, Mystery  -   32 Comments
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The field of neuroscience has advanced our understanding of the human brain by leaps and bounds in recent decades. We now know the regions of the right and left hemispheres that are responsible for speech, movement, emotional response and other essential functions. Still, much of the brain's complexity remains illusive and indefinable. At the center of this uncertainty is one of the most fundamental existential questions in the history of our species: what is the source of our consciousness? "The Ultimate Truth" examines the scientific clues that could enable us to isolate the core of our identity.

The phenomenon of consciousness is not something we can locate on a CAT scan. Instead, it is thought to be the product of evolution, our collective experiences, and constant interactions between the billions of neurons that electrify our brains.

In a process known as neuroplasticity, our consciousness continues to evolve as we learn and develop throughout our lifetime. Conversely, we can elect to stifle this growth as well. Some may turn away from a task they find too challenging, disengage from certain activities due to social stigmas, or suppress attempts at independent thought.

Cultural shifts also condition our brains to function on a different level than previous generations. The film sheds light on these influences, including the move from enlightenment to individualism, the spread of social media, the vanity of the selfie, the role of religious dogma in shaping our view of the world, and the apathy that results from a society that values self-gratification above all else.

The filmmakers present the lessons of the past from which we have not yet fully learned. As the narrative shifts from tales of genocide, war, and segregation, it continuously circles back to how these elements inform or constrict our cerebral development. It's an intricate weaving of influences, stimuli and experiences, much like the film's own viewpoints on the evolution of consciousness.

The film features insightful narration rich in scientific detail, innovative animations, and ongoing text displays that highlight the key points of its dense material.

"The Ultimate Truth" dissects the notion of the self with surgical precision.

Directed by: Athene

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Al
Al
2 years ago

I love the authority in the narrator's voice and the cool visuals, BUT it's a lot of scientific truths mixed with a whole lot of baloney. A lot of assumptions stated as fact by an authoritative voice to make it more believable and not challenged. Challenge everything and ask yourself "why do they want me to believe this?" This film has a goal of New Age philosophy via science. The Ultimate Truth is that your soul is being fought by two opposing and unseen forces for eternal ownership. Yes, simply good vs. evil. "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Eph. 6:12

Helena Tomé
Helena Tomé
3 years ago

Interesting. Yes, many people try to be fair and follow the right. Sometimes that becomes too difficult, as when it leads to death or torture, people is afraid to assert what they believe. Even liberation movements have many fake motivations. That's the way we are, too complex and too resourceful.

Robert Schock
Robert Schock
3 years ago

This documentary just parrots the mainstream materialistic theory that consciousness derives somehow from neural activity in the brain. It's a theory but explained as if it were a fact. It's a belief, not a fact. This unfolds as mindless wandering through a mishmash of stereotypes. To call this documentary the Ultimate Truth is a joke!

Ivan Morgan
Ivan Morgan
4 years ago

This was a really interesting documentary for me. I enjoyed it.

Sreedhar pillai suresh kumar (Balagi)
Sreedhar pillai suresh kumar (Balagi)
5 years ago

Many humanisam in this world which is my truth vulmerable spot by ss pillai

alyaa
alyaa
5 years ago

that's inspiring .. thank you <3

Arsim Murtezi
Arsim Murtezi
5 years ago

Allah created the universe and all creatures on Earth.

Pfft
Pfft
5 years ago

Beautiful, but a little over the top with the anti nationalist propaganda.

simon
simon
5 years ago

can anyone link to this?

Ashutosh
Ashutosh
5 years ago

It was a masterpiece. I loved its amazing animations and its concept on our species.

vorzec
vorzec
5 years ago

This is the best documentary i have seen so far! Thank you!

Manjani Suresh
Manjani Suresh
5 years ago

True, we are selfish always thinking of becoming something or other. Our so called evolution is through comparison; caught up in one's own growth, progress, change; looking for nobility, greatness, being spiritual. Our individualistic thinking has made us a very dangerous animal one can see this the way we are living and relating to the things of the earth, the things of the sea and the things of air.

SeekingWhat
SeekingWhat
5 years ago

One of the useful videos I ever saw. Thanks in the name of all for all.

Bumface
Bumface
5 years ago

I enjoyed this documentary. I am just curios about the use of mind control (suggestive) techniques used in the delivery, much like those used in the Zeitgeist films. It looks and sounds good but also hypnotic...... interesting choice

Geoffrey
Geoffrey
5 years ago

Good doc,
I felt compelled to raise a point on the authors view of consciousness,
I've heard this theory of consciousness being akin to the collective network of neurons, the so called emergent hypothesis.
The author explains this by using the example of a record player in which when our neurons are fired collectively, consciousness is like music being played in the backdrop.
A logical conclusion based on the theory of evolution creating consciousness as a survival tool.

However, i feel this deduction is too simplistic.
There is evidence of people still retaining consciousness in near death experiences, when the brain function is dead, (akin to record player being unplugged, vinyl no longer turning; and yet the music continues)
In addition, seasoned mediators have also claimed they can shift their consciousness away from themselves and experience remote viewing, astral travel etc...

Both of these examples have been tested, and validated in a probable sense.
Nevertheless, because it can never be truly measured science often dismisses it out of hand.
Well I contest, if understanding consciousness is the goal and it remains equally illusive,
we should adopt theories that focus on the frontiers of consciousness; like NDEs. It would be more logical to assume in that case that consciousness lives outside the brain and our brains may simply be receptors...

Tracey
Tracey
5 years ago

Thank you for such an indepth inspiring logical video .

mike m
mike m
5 years ago

ya got that right

mike m
mike m
5 years ago

lewie:

Yes, sad.
When people dont learn whats up, they cant vote together.
Voting as a team runs this country and only corporations have been doing that.
But now the youngsters are together and making a stink about guns and it looks good.
If we could all do the same and vote to remove personhood from corporations we could really move up in many ways.

but so few learn from study of things. Its jerry springer and pro sports and duhhh.

love ya, lewie.

Big Tony
Big Tony
5 years ago

False dilemma: consciousnesses can either be magical (offensive label) or a product of natural selection.

Third way: consciousness is CULTURAL. See Julian Jaynes and Brian McVeigh if curious.

silvia
silvia
5 years ago

Well done! Very interesting , made me think of things in a bit of different way

Lewie Miya
Lewie Miya
5 years ago

Many people stop learning after they leave school. That is the reason they do not question or think for themselves. The result is Trump is now the president of USA. Very sad.