people can BELIEVE anything they want. however, those beliefs create a disconnect with reality.
one could go as far to say there's little distinction between belief and delusion. perhaps people just prefer not recognize the blurred line because it's not favorable to be looked upon as "delusional" - yet any belief is merely the investment in an idea, regardless of how much truth or not there is in the idea.
CONSCIOUSNESS is another matter. beliefs become irrelevant when there's consciousness. once eyes are open, you can SEE what's infront of you and assess conditions accurately. otherwise, belief is moreless guesswork. however, it's convenient - and serves as a crutch for those unwilling to put in the time & energy to develop their consciousness, skillsets, and knowledge.
That was deep dude..
t'is usually in the depths, where gold is found...
Good stuff no joke