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Actualized.org - Self-Help, Psychology, Consciousness, Spirituality, Philosophy
Self-Deception - Part 2
Jan 22, 2018
01:27:56
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Exploring self-deception in humans and nature, from the strategies of cuckoo birds to the ego's defense mechanisms. Challenging beliefs and societal influences on closed-mindedness, with a glimpse into human-centric views and cultural preferences. Delving into the complex nature of self-deception mechanisms and the importance of awareness in navigating psychological traps.
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- Self-deception constructs a 'dream' of existence through over 60 mechanisms, emphasizing lack of self-awareness.
- Nature's survival deception tactics reflect human behavior, highlighting selfishness and adaptive strategies.
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Self-Deception Mechanisms Identified and Discussed
Over 60 different self-deception mechanisms are explored in this podcast episode. The speaker emphasizes the mind's role in constructing reality through self-deception to create a sustained 'dream' of existence. The importance of maintaining a lack of self-awareness and self-reflection is highlighted, steering attention away from internal inquiry. The complexity of self-deception is discussed in the context of a larger work on epistemology, drawing from various fields for comprehensive analysis.
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