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Pro Tip
Shifting your perspective can turn a self perceived weakness into a concrete strength.
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Random Thoughts
I find having a broad array of tools to be both practical and elegant.
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Random Thoughts
If existence is a compulsory dance that ends in death, wisdom is learning to move in time without lying to yourself about the ending.
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Law v. Virtue
This one is for J. Brice Kerr, who not only knew this, but lived it. Law exists to restrain force, not to express virtue. Let’s slow this down and really open it up. 1. Law vs Virtue: A Deliberate Divorce Many political systems assume: The Constitution assumes neither. This is a post-idealistic document. It does…
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Structure of Ideology
Me: So ideology is a viral cope. It’s a safe space that provides a simplified worldview and the only effort you have to do is follow the rules. Normative behavior is rewarded with social acceptance, non-normative with shame and social exile. It’s a consensus that you should align with this model that the group has…
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Random Things To Ponder
The most dangerous thing a man can become is necessary.
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Independent thought
Higher cognitive ability and other psychological factors predict support for free speech
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Where we are in various cyclical theories of history
Overview of Cyclical Theories of HistoryCyclical theories of history posit that human societies, economies, and civilizations don’t progress linearly but instead follow repeating patterns of rise, peak, decline, and renewal. These ideas draw from philosophy, economics, sociology, and historiography, often emphasizing factors like demographics, technology, social cohesion, or generational dynamics. Unlike linear views (e.g., endless…
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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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Psychological Tip of The Day
Confidence has to match competence. Otherwise it’s ego inflation and delusional.
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