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Zennish Aphorisms
A missing puzzle piece is two things at once; the piece itself, and the hole it makes in the larger puzzle.
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Eat The Rich
Here’s an experiment to try for those that take glee in wealth redistribution. Ask yourself why you find emotional pleasure in that. Ignore the first reason that comes to mind; that’s the one that’s been programmed into you. Dig deeper. Bon apetit! 😁
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Humans are hardwired for status hierarchies, but…
The prevalence of rebels against status hierarchies can be attributed to several psychological, social, and cultural factors. While humans may be hardwired for status hierarchies, rebellion against these structures is also a natural and frequent response. This tension between order and resistance has been a consistent theme throughout history. Several key factors account for why…
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Abandon hope…
You don’t necessarily need to have hope. You just don’t need to have despair.
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Deep Thoughts
The more you move into the subjective, the more you move away from the world of the factual and into the world of belief. It’s an important distinction to keep in mind.
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How To Become Openminded
1. Self-Awareness: 2. Exposure to Diverse Perspectives: 3. Critical Thinking Exercises: 4. Perspective-Taking: 5. Contextual Thinking: 6. Integration Techniques: 7. Continuous Learning: 8. Feedback and Reflection: By incorporating these practices into daily life, individuals can develop cognitive polyphasia as a skill, enabling them to navigate complex belief systems with flexibility and understanding.
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Random Thoughts…
Ethics is the brake on pragmatism. Just because it’s the most effective and efficient way to do something doesn’t mean it’s the right way
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Sometimes it gets real
I recently ran across a discussion on how to handle personal safety concerns with a strongly ideological bent. When it comes to safety, both mine and others, I go completely practical. It is an in the moment, physical thing. You have to think rationally and react without second guessing yourself.You have to be totally grounded…
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Women in combat
I got curious to see if any of the conservative predictions about women in combat turned out to be true, so I put the question to ChatGPT. Turns out, not so much. The debate over women in combat roles has been contentious, with various predictions made by both right-wing pundits and others regarding the potential…