What is the concept of inalienable rights? Why can't I cut off my arm or take my life just because I want to? I think you can … because you can. However, I suppose you can be restrained. I think “freedom of thought” is your only truly...
Read MoreWhat are the most popular modern movements that are based upon complete lies? Lies, I cannot say. But any movement that is Utopian, or reliant on models or projections, is irrational. That is, they are not based on objectively true hypotheses. There is no such thing as rational “movements”....
Read MoreWith the development of society from an ethical standpoint and awareness of the importance of respect and inclusion, when are Machiavelli's main "advice" about how to obtain and maintain political power just obsolete things? All people are not rational, and not all rational people are always...
Read MoreWhich private or public person do you think has/had the most unconstrained, unbiased, "objective" view of overall reality? They would have to be a good listener, and restrain from exhibiting obvious emotions. They would not use profanity or speak in hyperbole. If they have children, they...
Read MoreWhich genuine woke investigations have brought real benefits to society? Oh geez. Any and all. People should be able to think and promote ANYTHING. The problem is the WOKE think they have arrived at absolute truth. They haven’t: Brian Kenner's answer to Why do some people who consider themselves...
Read MoreWhy do progressive countries criticize conservative countries? Do they hope they eventually become progressive too? Some progressive thinking is Utopian. Utopian thinking is irrational: https://server.learningframework.com/?p=4476 Irrational people reject reflexively the alternative views of others. ...
Read MoreIs empathy always good? In order to authentically understand another … it is key. As the driver for a decision. No. ...
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How do we as humans promote peace and harmony? There is only one way: understanding. Understanding is achieved through reason. Reason is developmental. Presently, there is a pandemic of irrationality. With irrationality, comes narcissism. Narcissism is antithetical to peace and harmony. Understand and promote reason. ...
Read MoreWhat is the exact meaning of the Zen saying: "If you wish to see the truth, then hold no opinions"? Beliefs, which underpin opinions, are acquired from others, authority figures, and likely in the absence reason. These particular beliefs have been adopted by the self as absolutely...
Read MoreHow can doing the opposite of what seems logical empower great decisions? Because your current thinking “logic” includes subjective understandings about how the world works that are apparently not the “truth”. If you are results driven, and your question suggests that you are, you must go back...
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