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How Brainwashing Erodes Our Grip on Reality

Navigating Life Without Clarity and Insight Nonsense cannot be classified as sense, and evil cannot masquerade as good—unless, of course, we find ourself mired in a state of ignorance, where the ability to discern reality becomes obscured. In such a condition, determining the difference between right and wrong, true and false, becomes an arduous task,… Read more

05/12/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Uncategorized

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Understanding the Complex Nature and Motivations Behind Human Lying

Lying is an intrinsic aspect of human behavior, one that many engage in for a variety of reasons, like safeguarding emotions, enhancing self-worth, or achieving a competitive edge. In daily interactions, even the most mundane falsehoods can function like lubricants, smoothing over social frictions and facilitating communication. However, not all deceptive practices are benign. Pathological… Read more

05/04/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Psychology, Uncategorized

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Mankind Was Not Made for Religion; Religion Was Made for Mankind

The profound assertion that religion was born out of human necessity rather than humanity being molded for the confines of religious edicts evokes a rich tapestry of philosophical inquiry. This perspective paints religion not as an immutable truth dictated by the divine, but rather as a complex, human-constructed tool, shaped by collective experiences and aspirations,… Read more

04/26/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Philosophy, Religion

#falsehoods, #followers, #mankind, #unverified knowledge

#falsehoods

How Brainwashing Erodes Our Grip on Reality

Understanding the Complex Nature and Motivations Behind Human Lying

Mankind Was Not Made for Religion; Religion Was Made for Mankind