Actualized.org - Self-Help, Psychology, Consciousness, Spirituality, Philosophy Self-Deception - Part 1
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Jan 15, 2018 The podcast explores the concept of self-deception and its influence on our perception of reality. It discusses the power of self-deception and how the mind rationalizes and deceives itself. It also delves into the primacy of self-image and self-preservation, and the illusions of ownership and security. The speakers discuss brainwashing, the irony of self-deception, and the emotional intensity of self-honesty. They emphasize the importance of recognizing self-deception and peeling back its layers.
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Mind As The Primary Deceiver
- Leo argues the single biggest epistemic law: your mind is inherently a self-deception machine.
- You cannot assume your mind's obvious beliefs are trustworthy because they serve survival and self-preservation.
Total Control Enables Total Illusion
- Your mind controls perceptions, memories, emotions, logic, and motivation, enabling total illusions indistinguishable from reality.
- This control makes self-deception systemic, not just a set of cognitive biases.
Turn Skepticism Inward First
- Do prioritize inward skepticism: question your own beliefs before blaming external conspiracies.
- Turn your skeptical gaze inward and investigate your personal self-deceptions first.