Reddit mentions of Semiotics: The Basics

I went through a bunch of such works during my time in university and it was very entertaining, not to mention I became friends with one of my teachers, specializing in Semiotics (feel free to check out one of his books - https://www.amazon.com/Semiotics-Basics-Daniel-Chandler/dp/0415363756 - it covers a ton of interesting material).

The problem, I would say, is that "truth" cannot be intellectualised or understood on a theoretical level. Philosophy is fun but limited to the maximal current extend of human intelligence. Human intelligence is a very small part of this universe and very far off from having the final say on anything. I understand my predicament and that's why being sure of something I truly cannot prove is nothing more than a bit of arrogance on my side.

Actually, Mary's Room is very interesting but does not in any way prove we have control over our actions. That's the problem here - it is impossible to prove it via any kind of experiment. Our universe is a closed system, acting in unity. And that's why duality can be problematic if you are after "truths" of some sort. It is perceived as modular, but it is in unity and that can only be felt with the whole body, but not understood completely through the mind. In such a system, it is not impossible for you to perceive full control without actually having any.