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Thought of the day
Internal states of mind are meant to be a basis for acting in external reality. This is why you should guard against delusion. When your internal model of reality doesn’t match up with external reality, you can’t act effectively, and bad things usually happen. This requires constant maintenance.
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Why Projection is a Bad Thing
Projecting the unconscious onto the external world is something we all do to some extent, especially before we’ve engaged in any serious introspection. But doing it habitually or unconsciously can lead to a variety of personal, relational, and even societal problems. Here’s a breakdown of why it’s often a bad idea: 1. You Lose Sight…
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Absurdity Index
ABSURDITY INDEX (AIx) FRAMEWORK 1. Bureaucratic Absurdity (BA) • Red Tape Complexity: Average number of bureaucratic steps for a simple task (e.g., starting a business, getting a permit). • Contradictory Laws & Policies: Cases where laws contradict each other, making it impossible to comply fully. • Bureaucratic Response Time: How long it takes for official…