Mindware David Foster Wallace - This Is Water
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Sep 29, 2020 Author David Foster Wallace discusses the importance of conscious awareness in shaping our experiences, challenging ingrained certainties, and making deliberate choices about what to focus on. He explores the implications of arrogance, the significance of choosing what to worship in life, and the value of a holistic education that fosters critical thinking and growth.
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The Fish and the Water
- Two young fish encounter an older fish who asks about the water, but they don't understand the question.
- This illustrates how the most obvious realities are often the hardest to recognize.
The Atheist and the Eskimos
- A lost atheist prays for help, then gets rescued by Eskimos and dismisses the prayer's relevance.
- This shows how different perspectives shape interpretations of the same experience.
The Origin of Beliefs
- We often avoid discussing where beliefs originate, assuming they are inherent rather than choices.
- This overlooks how our interpretations shape our realities.