Dive into a world where ideas flow like currents, shaping our realities and beliefs. Ever wondered how societal norms shift and public opinion evolves? It’s not just about trends or random chance; there’s a dynamic at play called the Overton Window. Explore this fascinating concept, but be warned this quiz is more than just a test of knowledge. Immerse yourself in the chaos theory of information, learn about the strategies that influence our collective mindset, and discover how y...
critical thinking
The Limits of Political Correctness
Understanding the Quickening Sea of Data: What Is Happening?
“It is through the Overton window that the currents of the vast sea of data surrounding you [those forces that buffet and shift you across an endless ocean of reality] can be controlled and manipulated. Both natural currents and those created by orchestrated manipulation can alter your understanding of reality without your direct consent.”
The world today is...
Throughout my writings, you may have noticed that I often criticize Occam’s razor. Essentially, I argue that this principle is sometimes used as a weapon by ultra-rationalists who attempt to confine the complexities of reality into the narrow framework of their dogmas.
In this article, I aim to explore my reservations about dogma and why I find ‘logic’ a more precise term compared to ‘rationality’ or ‘reason.’ To begin with, let us define OccamR...
I’m not sure how many of you read the comments that are posted and my answers to those sometimes very difficult questions.I have lost track, but a while ago someone commented on one of my posts on UFOs and disclosure, and at the time I said that any large disclosure about alien life would come about the same time as artificial general intelligence. That is, I said that disclosure would happen when artificial general intelligence was achieved.This is a bold statement perhaps, foolhardy probab...
At first glance, as you progress through this article, things may seem dire. It’s easy to fall prey to the idea that we may be moving closer and closer to a dystopian future. But the reality is that every single one of you is a conscious individual, and contrary to what some ‘influencers’ might say, people are not lazy or powerless. When it comes to those things that are truly important to you, and being that those things that are important to you come from a deep inner lig...