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Tag: truth

The Two Questions Hiding in “Am I Right?”

June 12, 2026June 5, 2026 ~ cafebedouin ~ Leave a comment

You believe something. The market will turn. The hire won't last. The institution is rotting. You've done the work, the reasoning holds, you're fairly sure. Before you act, ask one thing: will the world ever grade this belief, or only you? It sounds trivial. It's the most useful sorting move I know, and careful people … Continue reading The Two Questions Hiding in “Am I Right?”

Imagined Realities, Evidence & The Singular

November 3, 2022November 2, 2022 ~ cafebedouin

"An 'imagined reality' is an addictive mental drug that humans are infatuated with. It cures the frustration brought about by the constraints of the actual reality. Like a physical drug, it could cure pain and make life in prison more tolerable, but it could also take away life if used excessively. It brings communities with … Continue reading Imagined Realities, Evidence & The Singular

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