Good morning Sasha. 🌻
Yes, direct experience first, followed by logic, then thinking about what others are interpreting through their data analysis, for example, is an approach I find helpful in coming to a clearer and deeper understanding.
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Oh yeah, asking questions, and taking time to think about and ask the right questions, as Einstein suggested.
btw, how was it on the par 3? 🏌️⛳
#NetZero
"Given our current state of scientific knowledge, it is impossible to calculate how much of the recent warming is due to the small amount of carbon dioxide humans produce by burning fossil fuel compared to natural climatic variations."
. . . apparently
Earth's soil is releasing roughly nine times more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than all human activities combined. 🤔
dogs just wanna have fun
dogs just wanna have fun
. . . notes that may grow into other things
#ThePsychologyOfTotalitarianism
#MattiasDesmet
The book provides a theoretical framework for the dangerous collective hypnosis of mass formation that the world is currently experiencing.
The book is divided into three parts:
(1) Science and Its Psychological Effects;
(2) Mechanistic Ideology; and
(3) Mass Formation.
Desmet argues that the world is in the grips of mass formation, which is a dangerous, collective type of hypnosis that leads to loneliness, free-floating anxiety, and other negative psychological effects.
He believes that the ingredients are in place for the emergence of a new totalitarianism, no longer led by flamboyant "mob leaders" such as Joseph Stalin or Adolf Hitler but by dull bureaucrats and technocrats.
The book is a sequel to Hannah Arendt's "The Origins of Totalitarianism," and Desmet's analysis is highly plausible and somewhat fear-inducing in its own right.
The book's focus is not on concentration camps, but on the psychological mechanisms that lead to totalitarianism.
. . . examples of the mechanisms
According to Mattias Desmet, the mechanisms that lead to mass formation and totalitarianism include the following:
1. Mechanistic ideology: This is the belief that society can be reduced to a machine-like system that can be controlled and optimized through the use of technology and scientific management.
This ideology leads to a dehumanization of individuals and a loss of autonomy, which makes them more susceptible to mass formation.
2. Climate of fear: This is a tactic used by dictators to create a sense of insecurity and vulnerability among the population, which makes them more willing to give up their freedoms in exchange for security.
3. Loneliness: Desmet argues that loneliness is a key factor in mass formation, as it creates a sense of isolation and disconnection from others, which makes individuals more susceptible to collective hypnosis.
4. Free-floating anxiety: This is a sense of unease or apprehension that is not tied to any specific threat or danger.
Desmet argues that free-floating anxiety is a common experience in mass formation and can be used to manipulate individuals.
5. Group identity: Desmet argues that mass formation is characterized by a strong sense of group identity, which can be used to create a sense of belonging and purpose among individuals.
6. Expert authority: Desmet argues that mass formation is often led by experts or technocrats who claim to have special knowledge or expertise that can solve society's problems.
This can lead to a loss of critical thinking and a blind acceptance of authority.
. . . in conclusion
Desmet's analysis provides a theoretical framework for understanding the psychological mechanisms that lead to totalitarianism and mass formation.
. . . the threads, the wisps
Do you remember?
/and thanks
. . . into the light
Sasha found herself tumbling. Her descent into this strange world was a chaotic whirlwind of sensations.
Colors blurred and twisted around her, creating a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues. She clutched at her dress, feeling the fabric slide between her fingers like liquid silk.
As she tumbled through this fantastical tunnel, Sasha's mind raced with thoughts of time and space. It was as if the laws of reality had unraveled, and she was free-falling through the very fabric of existence itself.
She couldn't help but wonder how time and space were intertwined, like threads in a cosmic tapestry. Were they separate entities, or were they one and the same?
Amidst her ponderings, Sasha became acutely aware of a whispering wind that seemed to carry voices from distant galaxies.
It caressed her skin with a gentle touch, sending shivers of excitement down her spine. Her surroundings shifted again, and she found herself in a wondrous meadow.
The grass beneath her bare feet felt cool and alive, and the scent of wildflowers filled the air.
Sasha stood up, brushing off her dress, and looked around. "Where am I?" she wondered aloud, her voice carrying a musical quality that harmonized with the song of the meadow.
A soft, melodious voice responded, "You are in a place beyond time and space, dear Sasha. A realm where dreams and reality dance together."
Sasha turned, her eyes widening in surprise. Before her stood a figure cloaked in a robe of shifting colors, their face obscured by a radiant aura. She couldn't discern if this was a dream or a waking reality.
"Who are you?" Sasha asked, her heart pounding.
The figure chuckled, the sound like tinkling wind chimes. "I am the Keeper of Wonders, Sasha. I guide those who dare to explore the mysteries of this realm."
Sasha's curiosity overcame her apprehension. "Tell me, Keeper, how do time and space connect here? Are they intertwined, or are they separate like the world I came from?"
The Keeper gestured to the horizon where the sun and moon coexisted in the sky.
"In this place, time and space are like two dancers in an eternal waltz. They twirl and entwine, creating moments of infinite beauty. Here, you can explore the very essence of existence and discover the secrets of the universe."
Sasha gazed at the celestial dance, feeling a profound sense of wonder.
As she continued her journey with the Keeper of Wonders, she realized that answers weren't always found in logic and reason but in the boundless realms of imagination and dreams.
In this surreal landscape, Sasha embraced the mysteries of time and space, lost in the wonderings of her own consciousness, and the rabbit hole of her dream became a portal to a world where anything was possible.
WoS/Amythst
Got it figured out now. Not sure that's a good thing. You offer something of value, like your time and attention, and zap⚡one whole penny clinks in your piggy bank. The circular economy effect. 🦋
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There's one minute left in the game. The score is 1-0. For one team, time is running out. For the other, time can't run out fast enough.
I'm thinking about the classroom clock in high school. Tick tick tick. Fifteen minutes. Ten. 3:15 is taking forever. 🏃🏽🏃🏾♂️🏃🏼♀️Yeah!
When I select send I have the choice of 500 1k and 5k.
How can I send you 21 sats?
. . . the relationship between emotion and the perception of time
https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/the-fluidity-of-time
Sasha, did you use WoS to send 1 sat? If so, did you configure the wallet? Mine has a minimum of 500.