Natasha Tori Maru

The best apology is a change of behaviour. It's the only one I accept. Words can be potential contracts for betrayal, and often are, especially for those less mature. I don't even mind if the words are wrong, as long as the action communicates the right message. Although I view words/actions aligning as a solid marker of integrity in a person. Thanks for the effort that goes into the evidence based analysis 🧾🧾🧾

Collective mind as a network with no seperation > single seperated mind

@LordFall the first chunk of my life was believing that my way was the best way. And that if only someone lived my life they would come to the precise conclusions I did. Someone I know coined it the 'golden shadow' (as opposed to just shadow projection). Where I projected out capabilities on others and belief in their faculties. When they didn't measure up to my belief they could overcome all I had and more, I was quite damning. I just truly thought others could make it. I had to learn some people think otherwise. Some people just aren't capable. They are totally different in ways I don't understand. Leaving that belief behind made way for more open, honest and good faith questioning to understand. Rather than try to fix their problems with advice. I am a hardcore fixer. Ex self improvement junkie. I think I noticed some small patterns in your talking points that may echo what I went through? I don't truly know if you relate to the above. Maybe it will assist ❤️

@Butters clear numbers in that link. Operating at a loss. Need cash in future. And now. Governments tell you exactly what they want to for their narrative. Do we think politics is not involved with investing or has some sort of incentive on them in some way?

Because it's no way near the spending AI companies need to make a profit. Exhibit A https://isaiprofitable.com/

I don't understand the outsmarted part and the fixation on being outsmarted. I also don't understand what it has to do with spirituality. ----- @Thought Art I was just about to raise it but Carl did - you are doing exactly what you are accusing Carl of.

I love jets. Power. Just imagine what is in development with private defence contractors that we haven't seen yet...

@LordFall the posts by @WonderSeeker above are touching on the same assumption / blind spot I illustrated.

Honestly - the fable 5 shit just sounds like the perfect PR marketing trap to get a surge in users when it's released.

@LordFall read my comment again. Systemic belief. It's a recurring pattern. I know you advocate for your way of life and approach heavily. But I cannot help but be sceptical; I am all about wholeism in terms of mental, intellectual and spiritual health. You don't appear to align across those 3 due to other reports of your struggles with drug abuse. Could it be some of your ways of life and approach are unconsciously causing damage you are escaping with through substance? We all do this to a degree. We are humans. But the degree to which these copes are engaged with can reflect the magnitude of unconscious damage/issue etc. figuring out cause and effect can be hard. Weed use is strongly about centring in a body mindfulness and presence state - it can directly indicate a disconnection from the body in everyday life...

I agree I do not think it IS literally agreed to - openly at least. It's the underlying message that is threaded through all communication (and the one you raised) when backed into a corner "I am above you". Authority. This is doubled down on as well. Exemplified in the "Who wants actualized.org retreats?" thread and the offshoot discussion about enlightenment and it's existence. Not sure if you guys recall that one. Deferring to the teachings would be the correct way, instead of inserting oneself into them.

@Joseph Maynor 🤗 Where are you? Spectacular location

I think it is complex because the term cult is applied different in different domains as it applies: Sociology, religious studies, psychology, popular usage, law, anthropology and history etc They all have different definitions going from pure or conceptual to applied and evaluative or pragmatic.

You can make the statement "there is no such thing as a good cult' if you define cult as a binary thing. So, if I were to adopt Leo's terminology and strict definition - this would be true. But since I adopt that a cult and cult dynamics are a spectrum - I would not agree. Cult-lite might not be so bad, it might not have all the hallmarks of a cult. Namely - the very bad characteristics. So lets say I brainstorm the spectrum for what a cult is: Strong devotion to a leader, idea, or doctrine. Isolation from outside influences, such as family, friends, or mainstream society. Pressure to conform. Discourage questioning or criticism. Control over members' behavior, information, or relationships. Us-versus-them mentality, viewing outsiders as misguided or hostile. The above marked up in red might be the bad cults. The normal text might be the non-bad cult-lite When we all have these alternate terms, the whole thing gets bricked. We cannot really have a good discussion until terms and defined. And the term "cult" is not defined

@Wilhelm44 also to respect your question - I do not think I am part of a cult. Is this place a cult, though? I am entirely undecided. This is why this topic is intriguing and enlightening to me. And not damning or negative. I remain neutral and open to both sides.