In the modern world, our thinking is an exciting, continuous process in which every new awareness is born from previously accumulated experience.

The Evolving Process of Thought and Inquiry

In the modern world, our thinking is an exciting, continuous process in which every new awareness is born from previously accumulated experience. Imagine that the first perception of the color blue that appears in your consciousness becomes the starting point for further reflection—enriching itself and transforming into a more complex understanding of the world. This process, filled with successive moments where each new instance is formed due to its unique difference from the preceding one, lays the foundation for our ability to perceive the surrounding reality.

The main strength of the intellect lies in the constant accumulation and integration of experience, which is also evident in our desire to ask questions. An adult never stops marveling, striving to understand the unknown, just as young children whose vivid and immediate questions open up the world for them. This dynamic flow of thoughts results from an internal dialogue, triggered both by external stimulation and by a deep desire to comprehend a subject. It is this continuous differentiation, clarification, and the ability to form new connections between moments that makes our consciousness a living and evolving mechanism of thought.

In conclusion, the development of thought is a process in which every new impression is enriched by past experiences, and curiosity transforms into a perpetual quest for answers. Our inner energy and desire to understand our surroundings create a dynamic stream of consciousness in which there is no room for stagnation—only movement, growth, and new questions that open up an infinite space for self-development.

How are our thoughts formed, and why do new questions constantly arise in our consciousness?

Our thoughts are formed as a result of a continuous process in which every mental phenomenon is determined by its preceding experience and repetition. As noted in the source " link txt" (page 3):
"If some impression, for example—the impression of blue—appeared for the very first time, then it, of course, would be placed into consciousness, but not with any specific content... Therefore, every phenomenon of consciousness, although emerging independently of any other phenomenon, expresses in its content a more or less significant amount of preceding phenomena..."

This means that every new thought is built upon existing impressions and experiences acquired in the past. Moreover, the nature of consciousness is described as a process consisting of sequential moments, where each subsequent moment is defined in contrast to the previous one. As stated in " link txt" (page 5):
"Consciousness is a process, and like any process, it forms a continuous series of sequential moments. The essential nature of this series is that each subsequent moment exists solely because it is distinct from the preceding moment..."

Thus, the formation of our thoughts occurs through the constant accumulation and differentiation of experience, which is then integrated into the stream of consciousness under the influence of our desires, needs, and perceptions of the surrounding world (as noted in " link txt" on page 4, where the stream of thoughts is described as a reflection of internal aspirations).

Regarding the constant emergence of new questions in our consciousness, the inner need for understanding and differentiation plays a key role. Novelty—both external and internal—stimulates the work of the intellect, leading to questions ranging from simple "what is that?" to more complex inquiries such as "why?" and "for what reason?" In one of the texts, " link txt" (page 7), it is described that:
"Alongside the purely external stimulation of thought, arising from social interaction, there acts within us... precisely that internal work that occurs in the soul and is manifested in the form of questions. In the development of 'questions' the internal movement of a child's thought, its inner growth, is evident. A more detailed examination of children's questions can reveal several phases..."

This indicates that questions arise as a natural movement of the intellect, striving to clarify, compare, and establish cause-and-effect relationships. Interaction with the surrounding world, along with our inner sense of novelty and a desire to understand its essence, inevitably engenders new questions. This process is not confined to childhood, as noted in the same source (" link txt", page 11), where it is mentioned that even adults, engaged in the process of thinking, continue to ask questions in their quest for knowledge and dialogue.

Thus, the formation of thoughts transforms into a dynamic process of accumulating and processing experience, and the constant emergence of new questions is driven by the intellect’s desire to discover, clarify, and understand all the new aspects of the surrounding reality.

Supporting citation(s):
"If some impression, for example—the impression of blue—appeared for the very first time, then it, of course, would be placed into consciousness... They are directly formed according to a general type of known kind and content." (source: link txt, page: 3)

"Consciousness is a process, and like any process, it forms a continuous series of sequential moments. The essential nature of this series is that each subsequent moment exists solely because it is distinct from the preceding moment..." (source: link txt, page: 5)

"Alongside the purely external stimulation of thought, arising from social interaction, there acts within us... precisely that internal work that occurs in the soul and is manifested in the form of questions. In the development of 'questions' the internal movement of a child's thought, its inner growth, is evident..." (source: link txt, page: 7)