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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…
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Pro Tip
People underestimating you can only work to your advantage
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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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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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No Expectations
Find something you really dislike doing, say washing the dishes. The next time you wash the dishes, pay close attention to what your mind is doing. Find the thought where you start to dislike it, then probably that. Explore why. Once you know the reasons, you can fix themFor whatever reason you don’t like it,…
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Speaking of cognitive strangeness…
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-04-27/inside-architecture-s-wildest-conspiracy-theory?embedded-checkout=true
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