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Beliefs
We believe we are bearing witness, because it is self-evident by simply having an experience (any, whatsoever). What we do about this is complicated in the moment because of our senses. We attempt to make sense of th eframe of perception and use the understanding derived, or hope of it, to conceptualize what a more ideal expression of reality would be perceived as, and how to transition to a state where such an expression would occur.
The process is abstract, and anyone might have the most unique conception or representation of the paths that would lead there, but most would agree that they are familiar with the experience of conceptualizing a better state, and it should be, thus, considered normal for humans to experience this.
What else do we know about the human experience which could be expected to be shared by all humans? The basic physical premise that we experience creates a universal framework for material transformation, but it also creates a language for all concepts, which we tend to refer to mathematically.
Ultimately, each human is seeking to acknowledge existence and make it understood that their unique expression has been witnessed. In doing so, they come to believe that existence was worth it. There is no alternative, as it is only through an empathetic understanding that they feel recognized. A computer wouldn't suffice, and other organisms likely cannot communicate at a capacity which makes it seem convincing that there is independent consciousness. For if there is to be independent consciousness, we want to know that it's for experiencing and learning, and not suffering through punishment.