1. The concept of "maya": Pierce draws on the concept of "maya" from Eastern #philosophy, which refers to the #idea that the world we experience through our senses is an illusion or a veil that hides the true nature of reality. He suggests that our #perception of reality is a kind of maya, and that it must be transcended in order to achieve a deeper level of understanding.

2. Pierce critiques the #ego as a source of #illusion, arguing that it creates a false sense of separation and individuality. He suggests that the ego is a barrier to true understanding and that it must be transcended in order to achieve a deeper level of #consciousness.

3. The idea of a "hidden" #reality: Pierce suggests that there is a "hidden" reality that underlies our everyday #experience, and that this reality is not accessible through our ordinary senses or perception. He argues that this hidden reality is the true nature of the #universe, and that it can only be accessed through a deeper level of consciousness and understanding.

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