My mother's side of the family, the religious side, ostracized me long ago for not participating in their superficial and egotistical social games. None of my cousins invited me to their weddings, yet they still set a table with my name tag to make it appear as though I chose not to attend. I find this behavior hilarious because they are willing to pay for an empty seat just to maintain the illusion that they included me.

Good advice from Arthur Schopenhauer.

I can relate to Nietzsche's sentiment. I'm keenly aware of the manipulative psychological games people play in social groups to mold others for their own purposes. Although I once participated in these games, I never truly believed in them. When I stopped pretending and embraced my true beliefs, I faced ostracism from most friends and family. Surprisingly, this rejection has been liberating. While I still care about them, they can no longer control or dictate my beliefs, and they resent me for reclaiming my autonomy. View quoted note →

Those who dismiss every alternative viewpoint or question that challenges the mainstream narrative about recent events are not defending the truth based on facts. Instead, they are attempting to censor anyone who challenges their interpretation of events. They have already decided that their version of what occurred is the only reality, deeming any opposing view or uncomfortable question as insane. Ironically, they are the ones being irrational. How can they be so certain that the limited information they have, which is merely a collection of signs and symbols broadcasted through television, social media, radio, and other media, accurately represents what actually happened? It is crucial in times of confusion to consider as many opposing viewpoints as possible. This approach helps prevent groupthink from taking hold of the masses, which can lead to irrational behavior, as seen during the early days of lockdown when people irrationally bought all the toilet paper in stores for no logical reason.

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Divisive events like the assassination attempt on Trump and COVID-19 scamdemic are great for spotting independent thinkers among the herd.

I'm now thinking that "Lee Harvey Oswald" must have been a skilled shooter to hit JFK while the vehicle was moving. This guy missed 11 times, which just shows how useless today's CIA is.

A simulation imitates a real-world process or system over time. Each person's perception of reality is a simulation, shaped by the complex signs and symbols they receive from the media and the people around them. Everyone develops a worldview based on their unique simulation of reality. The signs and symbols in the real world have gradually evolved from representing reality to becoming mere copies of reality, and eventually, copies of those copies and so on. This progression has led to a point where these signs and symbols no longer have any connection to actual reality. Consequently, our worldview, formed within our personal simulations, has lost relevance to the true nature of reality. Most people now focus solely on the simulation, constructing their identities around it. Because we are no longer confined to the signs and symbols of our immediate geographical location, local community, and cultural beliefs, and instead have access to vast amounts of signs and symbols through the internet, social media, mainstream media, television, and radio, we are experiencing a fragmentation of identities. This exposure to diverse and often conflicting information leads to an identity crisis for individuals. One response to this identity vacuum and disconnected society is a surge in consumerism, where buying things has become a primary way for people to express who they are. The notion of "you are what you own" has led to an increased emphasis on social status through possessions, such as the brand of clothes, phones, vehicles, and other items one owns. Beyond possessions that depict your personality and values, the more a person’s simulation of reality is distorted from the real world, the more emphasis they place on their image and social status, and the more they imitate the signs and symbols fed to them through media. This is why many people blindly follow a narrative in the news and proudly announce that they are adhering to the current trend. One way to break free from this state of simulation is to recognize that you are in one and to see the signs and symbols for what they really are: artificial constructs.

Dr., Rev., Gen., Pres., Capt., whatever... I don't respect the title before someone's name.

“They climb the hill like animals, stupid and perspiring; no one has told them there are beautiful views on the way.” - Friedrich Nietzsche They compete with others for money, power, and status because they believe that's what life is about. However, there are more important things, like going fishing.

It's easy to call for "unity" when what you actually mean is that everyone should conform to your demands. When a collectivist says, "But we cannot stand together," what they really mean is that someone else doesn't want to solve their problems.

I laugh at Tedros, who thinks he has the power to push back against the 'anti-vaxxers'. He clearly does not realize that these are the same people who did not succumb to propaganda, threats, violence and ridicule during the great toilet paper depression of 2020. The 'anti-vaxxers' are the healthiest, most mentally stable and determined people on earth.

When I criticize the government, I'm not only criticizing the parasites in parliament or those on the government's payroll but also every person who gives the government its power, including those who believe it is legitimate and vote for it.