Once I worked out that, every time I talked them around to something, they were literally resetting as soon as the t.v. came back on, I gave up. You explain something, (the !vaxx, for instance) they nod. They even repeat back some of it. They appear to understand. They aver that they will NEVER! Four days later, they call you and tell you all about their vaccinations being brought up to date after their trip to the doctor for an ingrown toenail. They agree, blink, reset. Every. Single. Time. Your mission is to find the people who don't reset. Good luck!
If you’re present, there’s a visible glitch when they dump the RAM and reset to base code. Seeing it in the family boomers was part of the whole FTS theory.
It’s actually unsettling on a human level. Like burning possession eyes without the obvious malevolence.
It occurs to me that I didn't really "work out" that this was happening. I witnessed it, and was baffled, but thought they must be getting talked back around as soon as my back was turned. Until John explained it better, all I saw was the inconsistency between their words and their deeds. Now I see it so much more clearly, and have a lot less hope for them, but also more peace. Not banging my head against walls trying to explain things anymore, as if there were a magic word that would finally convince them. They cannot be convinced of anything. Only programmed.
Acceptance. Don’t expect more that is realistic. Understanding the House of Lies made a lot of old diversions unpalatable. Moral NPCs can still be pleasant in context.
Fantastic comment, thank you for writing this Cindy. What you've articulated is the ultimate conclusion of the FTS theory. The big ugly truth, as it were.
Right now I'm going through a similar reconcilaition with this whole "empathy" thing that Vox is talking about. I don't feel ready to live in that kind of world - or at least I still feel some sense of resentment towards it being that way.
But ultimately, if that's how it is, then that's just how it is. All one can do is recalibrate and move on. At least reality is a bit clearer and easier to navigate now, if less rosy.
“What brought this to mind is that procrustean ideological binary that’s a constant in House of Lies political narrative.”
Always appreciate your ability to parse the “constant binary” in the DISCOURSE. Refreshing and rare.
“The terminology is a mess.”
The primary difficultly for me IRL. It’s the postmodern scourge of corrupted definitions. When speaking to those outside my frame of reference, I find myself aiming for analogies, trying to hint at the thing rather than use a string of words they won’t understand. You can make it fun.
Some of the graphics here are inspired. The artist on a mountain-top side-by-side with the screaming cliff-heading lemmings! I like to think I'm the artist on the mountain-top, but am probably more limited in my actual "thinking". The man on the mountain-top has to a) choose to be there (rather than somewhere else, with all the opportunity costs) and b) choose what to do once he's there (taking responsibility, taking risks, etc). He might be surveying and imagining a railway line and a new city, for instance. Anyway, the contrast was thought-provoking.
They do represent extremes. We are all conditioned to a degree by our formative experiences. I consider social detachment an identifier, but even today I got sucked into speculating on motivations on SG. There is no perfect state in this material reality. But if you can see objective reality and acknowledge its existence, continual refinement is possible.
Understanding how people actually operate reveals all the mass empowerment ideological fantasies to be nonsense. There has to be leaders and directors. And there has to be communication. But it also lets you navigate your own path.
Many wise people over the ages have pointed out that life needs to be lived consciously, which involves making a conscious choice. Ayn Rand banged on about this, for one example - "Man has the choice to think or to evade". Jesus and Buddha made it clear, too, e.g. "those who are without sin cast the first stone" and the story of Buddha and the rice bowl. Living consciously requires effort, daily. Or we default to unconsciousness, to comfort, to our baser instincts. Feed the good wolf.
FTS-1 must understand most interactions are with FTS2. When one finds another 1, it is a pleasant experience.
For a long time I believed "everyone could get it." Now I dont pretend, and am mich happier.
It makes communication easier as well.
Jesus got it. There’s a point when you shake the dust from your sandals and move on.
It’s much more tranquil that way.
Once I worked out that, every time I talked them around to something, they were literally resetting as soon as the t.v. came back on, I gave up. You explain something, (the !vaxx, for instance) they nod. They even repeat back some of it. They appear to understand. They aver that they will NEVER! Four days later, they call you and tell you all about their vaccinations being brought up to date after their trip to the doctor for an ingrown toenail. They agree, blink, reset. Every. Single. Time. Your mission is to find the people who don't reset. Good luck!
If you’re present, there’s a visible glitch when they dump the RAM and reset to base code. Seeing it in the family boomers was part of the whole FTS theory.
It’s actually unsettling on a human level. Like burning possession eyes without the obvious malevolence.
It occurs to me that I didn't really "work out" that this was happening. I witnessed it, and was baffled, but thought they must be getting talked back around as soon as my back was turned. Until John explained it better, all I saw was the inconsistency between their words and their deeds. Now I see it so much more clearly, and have a lot less hope for them, but also more peace. Not banging my head against walls trying to explain things anymore, as if there were a magic word that would finally convince them. They cannot be convinced of anything. Only programmed.
Acceptance. Don’t expect more that is realistic. Understanding the House of Lies made a lot of old diversions unpalatable. Moral NPCs can still be pleasant in context.
Yes. Still need running partners, etc.
Fantastic comment, thank you for writing this Cindy. What you've articulated is the ultimate conclusion of the FTS theory. The big ugly truth, as it were.
Right now I'm going through a similar reconcilaition with this whole "empathy" thing that Vox is talking about. I don't feel ready to live in that kind of world - or at least I still feel some sense of resentment towards it being that way.
But ultimately, if that's how it is, then that's just how it is. All one can do is recalibrate and move on. At least reality is a bit clearer and easier to navigate now, if less rosy.
We do live in a pretty weird place though.
You really do have a way with words. Funny and true.
“What brought this to mind is that procrustean ideological binary that’s a constant in House of Lies political narrative.”
Always appreciate your ability to parse the “constant binary” in the DISCOURSE. Refreshing and rare.
“The terminology is a mess.”
The primary difficultly for me IRL. It’s the postmodern scourge of corrupted definitions. When speaking to those outside my frame of reference, I find myself aiming for analogies, trying to hint at the thing rather than use a string of words they won’t understand. You can make it fun.
Some of the graphics here are inspired. The artist on a mountain-top side-by-side with the screaming cliff-heading lemmings! I like to think I'm the artist on the mountain-top, but am probably more limited in my actual "thinking". The man on the mountain-top has to a) choose to be there (rather than somewhere else, with all the opportunity costs) and b) choose what to do once he's there (taking responsibility, taking risks, etc). He might be surveying and imagining a railway line and a new city, for instance. Anyway, the contrast was thought-provoking.
They do represent extremes. We are all conditioned to a degree by our formative experiences. I consider social detachment an identifier, but even today I got sucked into speculating on motivations on SG. There is no perfect state in this material reality. But if you can see objective reality and acknowledge its existence, continual refinement is possible.
Great practical information in the FT2S model. I need to interiorize it to not frustrate myself interacting with others.
Other corollary to it is that Democracy is an evil and destructive political system, given than the majority of people is FT2
Understanding how people actually operate reveals all the mass empowerment ideological fantasies to be nonsense. There has to be leaders and directors. And there has to be communication. But it also lets you navigate your own path.
That’s a valid point. The beast system appears to have made responsibility-free comfort familiar. We’re seeing the outcome.
It would make sense for those who wish to control the masses to appeal to their weakness.
Many wise people over the ages have pointed out that life needs to be lived consciously, which involves making a conscious choice. Ayn Rand banged on about this, for one example - "Man has the choice to think or to evade". Jesus and Buddha made it clear, too, e.g. "those who are without sin cast the first stone" and the story of Buddha and the rice bowl. Living consciously requires effort, daily. Or we default to unconsciousness, to comfort, to our baser instincts. Feed the good wolf.