Appreciate the comment. It is a fascinating topic and I often wonder how often we get caught up in it with the many people whose job it is to influence our opinions in multiple arenas from politics, marketing, public relations, etc.
Yes, especially because the more experienced an influencer is, the more it starts to feel like the ideas are your own. Sometimes I wonder how much of my 'preferences' actually started with someone else’s story lol
A Theistic world view will yield the antidote to worldly snares and traps. Living in a Theistic environment and living a theistic life gives one the best chance of installing character values which will keep one closest to Truth and Reality. When you live Truth and Reality and not Relative Truth and imagination, you will spot mimetics a mile away and clearly believe that it has nothing to do with your happiness which for the Theist knows will never be found in this world.
Thanks! Appreciate the feedback. There are a few ways to avoid the mimetics trap and I'd argue that the biggest is being grounded in who YOU are so that you are not seeking approval for your happiness.
The danger of mimetic desire lies in how it makes people feel they're expressing individuality, when in fact, they're being shaped by others
Appreciate the comment. It is a fascinating topic and I often wonder how often we get caught up in it with the many people whose job it is to influence our opinions in multiple arenas from politics, marketing, public relations, etc.
Yes, especially because the more experienced an influencer is, the more it starts to feel like the ideas are your own. Sometimes I wonder how much of my 'preferences' actually started with someone else’s story lol
A Theistic world view will yield the antidote to worldly snares and traps. Living in a Theistic environment and living a theistic life gives one the best chance of installing character values which will keep one closest to Truth and Reality. When you live Truth and Reality and not Relative Truth and imagination, you will spot mimetics a mile away and clearly believe that it has nothing to do with your happiness which for the Theist knows will never be found in this world.
Great Topic!
Thanks! Appreciate the feedback. There are a few ways to avoid the mimetics trap and I'd argue that the biggest is being grounded in who YOU are so that you are not seeking approval for your happiness.