These ‘humans’ are walking machines, that live off flattery and pride. They are aware, but much of this ‘gift’ is clouded by their obsessions and needs. Most of what they say, or think, is coming from the part of their mind that needs constant attention from other humans, or things. After all, this is the part of the mind that we share with the animals, the part that is native to humans, is unfortunately seldom used to its full potential.
They talk because they want to be heard. They ridicule because it makes them feel smart or important, as if by talking down, they somehow have the upper hand. They absolutely do, though, if the one being ridiculed lets the bully feel important.
When one is being ridiculed, it is easy to go into a state of defence. The whole world shuts off, including, unfortunately, the reasoning part of the mind. They let themselves be shamed, or humiliated, even if the bully is not making any sense when they speak. If our reasoning minds didn’t shut off at this point, it would be easy to notice the inconsistencies, and therefore allow us to respond with accuracy and truth.
The only way that you might experience true awareness would be if you could get rid of all of the obsessions. Food, water, sex, drugs, attention, importance, power.
Some of the things listed are currently impossible, because without us even knowing it, part of our brain power is going to places that hinder our awareness.
If we were able to upload our conscience, or just turn off the irrelevant parts of the mind, we may finally be able to experience something quite different from our current state of mind.