What causes Delusion? The prevailing view is that people adopt false beliefs because they’re too stupid or ignorant to grasp the truth. But just as often, the opposite is true: many delusions prey not on dim minds but on bright ones. And this has serious implications for education, society, and you personally.
In this video in collaboration with Gurwinder, we explore the reasons why intelligent people believe irrational things and what can be done to avoid the allure of delusion.
"You can take some 'deep' dives into some conspiracies, but only the ones we tell you to, otherwise you're a nutter."
That's the message I hear when I watch this video.
After Skool has some decent vids, but they're pretty much vanilla and only cover subjects where the creators know there's enough so-called "mainstream knowledge" that is available open source to question or even dispell what most of us have been officially taught in school.
It was the conclusion that CURIOSITY driven by the pursuit of TRUTH dispels DELUSION that I found compelling. He did a fine job of explaining how this works.
I've been moved by intense curiousity my entire life. I think of myself as attempting to assemble a BIG PICTURE of how IT all works and my part in it and of course avoiding delusion.
CURIOSITY THAT SUPERSEDES MOTIVATED REASONING IS THE STRONGEST DEFENSE AGAINST DELUSION**
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Peima-Uw7w
PHÆDRUS https://www.bitchute.com/video/JbfGwRL8nM4M/
What causes Delusion? The prevailing view is that people adopt false beliefs because they’re too stupid or ignorant to grasp the truth. But just as often, the opposite is true: many delusions prey not on dim minds but on bright ones. And this has serious implications for education, society, and you personally.
In this video in collaboration with Gurwinder, we explore the reasons why intelligent people believe irrational things and what can be done to avoid the allure of delusion.
After Skool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Peima-Uw7w https://www.afterskool.net/
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
That statement simultaneously means a multitude of things based upon an individuals psycho-spiritual development and awareness.
Sounds awesome but what does it mean to you?
"You can take some 'deep' dives into some conspiracies, but only the ones we tell you to, otherwise you're a nutter."
That's the message I hear when I watch this video.
After Skool has some decent vids, but they're pretty much vanilla and only cover subjects where the creators know there's enough so-called "mainstream knowledge" that is available open source to question or even dispell what most of us have been officially taught in school.
It was the conclusion that CURIOSITY driven by the pursuit of TRUTH dispels DELUSION that I found compelling. He did a fine job of explaining how this works.
I've been moved by intense curiousity my entire life. I think of myself as attempting to assemble a BIG PICTURE of how IT all works and my part in it and of course avoiding delusion.
but only the ones we tell you to, otherwise you're a nutter."
I believe your percieved experience added that.