To be unique we appear irrational against the norms of society. But norms shift to abnormal in another place or among another group.
To encourage unique individuals we must enable the ability to pursue irrational ideas. After all, unique ways of thinking from irrational pursuits may be our salvation.
Yet, knowledge and strange ideas, without wisdom can promote destructive tendencies and harmful outcomes. How do we balance against this?
Tag: danger
- Theme: Growth
The benefit of irrationality
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1–2 minutes - Theme: Culture
Dark Nudges
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1–2 minutesRandom cruelties befall us, dissuading us from our passions and dreams. The dark nudges push us into hiding and sheltering: a contracted life of self-protection.
The more you create the more you engage with the world, and the more interactions you have: both good and bad. Don’t be nudged into the cave of security, reorient to the joy of adventure. - Theme: Self
The danger of being within reach of success
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1–2 minutesWhen we feel close to successful completion is when we are the most vulnerable, most prone to error.
We do not pause or re-orient, we simply push harder. - Theme: Self
Vulnerability solutions
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1–2 minutesOption 1: Become a sponge, solvency requires absorption
Option 2: Neutralize toxicity by sharing commonality