This is why the philosopher in Plato\s cave allegory has such a difficult task to lead the others out of the life of illusion, toward the truth. The deluded are very comfortable in their delusions. — Metaphysician Undercover
Universal basic income provided by the state? Is this part of the "truth"? — jgill
The truth is that the world provides for living creatures, not an artificial political-economic system. — introbert
you are not entitled to anything by virtue of being in this world — introbert
Universal basic income provided by the state? Is this part of the "truth"? — jgill
A man said to the universe:
“Sir, I exist!”
“However,” replied the universe,
“The fact has not created in me
A sense of obligation.” — Stephen Crane
Escaping the cave is no longer a metaphor, the cave is urbanism, suburbanism, institutional. — introbert
Living in the cave is like cutting your arms repeatedly on the shackles, suffering thus and wondering why or where this suffering comes from. Yet seeking comfort in the fact that you don't know.
All the while, a key sits in the locks unturned. Waiting if it is no longer ignored. But that key is frightfully uncomfortable to look at. The uncertainty the key represents from a state of delusion. — Benj96
Universal basic income provided by the state? Is this part of the "truth"? — jgill
An actuality akin to madness where you are being watched, your thoughts are controlled, and they will be coming to get you. — introbert
. An actuality akin to madness where you are being watched, your thoughts are controlled, and they will be coming to get you.
1d — introbert
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