Whenever an individual's cognitive framework is challenged, "joy" or "calm" is most likely not going to be their reaction, but rather fear. — Ajemo
But again, setting up large contrasts in ideologies helps us to a certain degree to either change our philosophy or stay the same. — Ajemo
Nietzsche urged people never to drink alcohol. I think that's a bit extreme. But perhaps a good shot of medicine for a society bent on excess. His argument was basically that it stripped us of our drive for self improvement. — Ajemo
People tend to be led by emotion and self-interest, rather than philosophical or any other type of reasoned argument. — Down The Rabbit Hole
dissent — universeness
The Delphic Oracle — Agent Smith
That said, oracularity was an art form; the sophistication was dazzling or so the story goes. — Agent Smith
Don't be so dismissive is what I'd say, — Agent Smith
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