• spunow@lemmy.myserv.one
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    2 months ago

    My dogma defines my in-group, and my in-group can’t be wrong because then that would mean that I am wrong, which I categorically can’t be. And even if I was wrong, then I would no longer be part of my in-group. Therefore, your science and logic and proof must be wrong if it contradicts my dogma.

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      2 months ago

      Ah, so it’s a narrative control thing. Controlling the narrative (including the narrative of me, my ego or whatever) is important.

      Well this begs another question. “Why is the narrative so important”?

      I mean, we stand in the midst of a constant hurricane of sights, sounds, thoughts, vibes and nameless sensations, but the narrative gets this primary role.

      You gotta ask why.

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        Maybe we value the wrong things. Maybe greed is a lack perspective, too much isn’t enough. Kind of like people who lived during the Great Depression or had parents who insisted no penny would be spent on bubble gum.