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David Foster Wallace - This Is Water

Mindware

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Real Freedom vs Default Setting

The so-called real world functions on fear, anger, and self-centeredness, promoting wealth and comfort at the expense of true freedom. True freedom lies in attention, awareness, discipline, caring for others, and making sacrifices for them regularly. This genuine freedom involves education, critical thinking, and actively choosing to care for others. The default setting of unconsciousness and self-centeredness leads to a perpetual feeling of loss and emptiness.

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