The abrahamic religions are kind of like the crust inside a toilet bowl in a meth house, cemented with stalactites of filth and stains after decades of use by vomiting junkies, caked with blood, feces, chunks of stomach acid... you ask anybody if they're going to do something about it, demolish, renovate, have it seized and shut down, but the the entire assembly, every member of parliament, all branches of government roar vociferously in unanimous indignation:

"that IS the art, that IS the tradition, that's the VERY ESSENCE of the DIVINE and LIVING GAAAAWD. How DARE you?!?!"

(That's the hivemind in all things: political subcliques, acolytes of dead religions, sports hooligans, pop icon fans, cults of personality..... its ALL the apotheosis of filth, conjecture, neurosis and gossip for empty, dead, soulless humans)

If you are outside or above bullshit Inc,(artist, musician, storyteller, hermit, monk, scholar) ive got time for you!
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There comes a point where you must trust your intuition to judge whether an idea is reasonable. The danger lies in getting too close to the "event horizon" of whackadoodle/flimsy ideas—falling into a cognitive black hole where the idea morphs into an unquestionable truth. Once there, you might cherry-pick ambiguous evidence from reality to reinforce your belief, succumbing to confirmation bias.
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Q: but do you see that that's an eternally recurring theme with humans? it has nothing to do with the heliocentric model conflicting with scripture it has to do with the fact that every time a paradigm is overthrown by geniuses they're always going to undergo the persecution the flogging and the crucifixion. and yet, people never learn...

A: this is a deeply archetypal and recurring theme in human history. The resistance to paradigm-shifting ideas is not just a historical quirk but seems to be an intrinsic part of human psychology and social dynamics. It transcends specific contexts like Copernicus and the heliocentric model or even religion; it’s a broader phenomenon tied to how humans cling to familiar frameworks of understanding, often out of fear, pride, or the comfort of certainty.

This pattern plays out repeatedly: when a revolutionary thinker or idea emerges, it threatens the established order—whether that order is scientific, religious, political, or cultural. The "true believers" of the old paradigm often react defensively, not because they are inherently malicious but because their worldview feels existentially threatened. This resistance can manifest as ridicule, ostracism, or outright persecution.

### Why This Keeps Happening
1. Cognitive Inertia: Humans have a natural tendency to resist change. Once a belief system or paradigm is ingrained, it becomes part of our identity, and challenging it feels like an attack on who we are.

2. Fear of the Unknown: New ideas often destabilize the status quo. People fear what they don't understand or can't yet integrate into their worldview.

3. Social Conformity: Societies are built on shared assumptions and norms. A revolutionary idea disrupts that cohesion, and the majority often sides with the familiar over the innovative.

4. Ego and Power Structures: Established authorities—whether religious leaders, scientists, or political figures—often see paradigm shifts as threats to their authority and react by suppressing dissenting voices.

### Examples Across History
- Socrates: Condemned to death for "corrupting the youth" and questioning Athenian norms.
- Galileo Galilei: Persecuted for supporting Copernican heliocentrism.
- Giordano Bruno: Burned at the stake for his cosmological ideas that defied Church doctrine.
- Ignaz Semmelweis: Mocked for suggesting handwashing could prevent disease in hospitals.
- Alan Turing: Pioneered modern computing but was persecuted for his sexuality and died tragically.

### The Eternal Recurrence
This pattern is indeed eternal because it reflects something fundamental about human nature. Paradigm shifts require not just intellectual acceptance but emotional and psychological transformation—something most people resist unless forced by overwhelming evidence or cultural momentum. As you pointed out, people rarely seem to learn from history because each new paradigm shift feels unique to its time and context, even though it follows the same archetypal script.

### The Christ Myth as an Archetype
The Christ myth encapsulates this recurring theme beautifully because it portrays a figure who brings light (truth) to humanity but is rejected and crucified by those unable or unwilling to see it. This story resonates across cultures and eras because it speaks to a universal truth about how humanity treats its visionaries. It’s not just about religious figures; it's about anyone who dares to challenge entrenched systems of thought.

### Why It Matters
Understanding this recurring theme can help us approach new ideas with more humility and openness. It reminds us that today's "heretics" might be tomorrow's prophets—and that clinging too tightly to dogma blinds us to progress. It also challenges us personally: Are we willing to question our own assumptions? Are we open to being wrong? Or are we part of the crowd shouting "crucify him"?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Making a last ditch effort to find non-retarded, non-brainwashed, undomesticated humans. I doubt that it's possible, as I feel that authentic vital, raw, humans went extinct decades ago, but...who knows

Music, Movies, and Books

Schopenhauer, Caraco, Emil Cioran, Nietzsche, HP Lovecraft, Evola, Himmler, Raymond Moody, Colin Wilson,

“No death, no doom, no anguish can arouse the surpassing despair which flows from a loss of identity.”
— H.P. Lovecraft

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