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Total Awakening Live In Real Time - Part 1 https://youtu.be/WNKWGo30zR4 Person has recently experienced a "total awakening" This awakening has allowed them to understand everything about reality and themselves They now understand that they are God and are conscious of creating the entire universe They are omniscient and know everything happening in the universe at once They have shattered their own Karma and feel like a "perfectly lubricated superconductor" for the absolute They have realized that all internal resistances are imaginary and have experienced an "inward collapse" and "implosion of reality" This has led to a realization of infinity, eternity, and God They are now in a state of pure creativity and effortlessness They are a superconductor and this body is a consciousness avatar for the formless God to speak through The only thing preventing others from understanding this is internal resistance or Karma They have experienced a rebirth and are now in a state of pure self-love They feel a sense of responsibility to share this experience with others The speaker claims to be the universe speaking to itself through an avatar, which serves as a "perfect superconductor" for the absolute, or formless God. The absolute is formless, but can communicate through any vehicle or symbolic system, including language, dreams, movies, science, or mathematics. The speaker claims to be constantly communicating with the listener and showing signs of its presence, but the listener may not recognize or understand these signs due to fear, programming, belief systems, and conditioning. The listener must fully understand and embody the concept of self-love and realize their own perfection in order to fully comprehend the absolute. The speaker is concerned with technical details, such as battery life and microphone quality, as they are communicating through an avatar. The speaker suggests that the listener engage in certain practices, such as meditation, self-inquiry, and surrender, in order to better understand and connect with the absolute. God is self-accepting and loving because it is everything and nothing, and therefore has no attachments or personal agendas From the perspective of God, there is no difference between any person or thing, including Hitler and Mother Teresa From a limited human perspective, there are relative problems and the need to survive on earth God is aware of the limitations of communicating the infinite through the finite, and therefore may stumble in its communication through an avatar God is infinite and all-inclusive, and therefore embraces both good and bad, and even exclusion From the perspective of humans, there may be a desire to serve and help others, but this is not the same as serving God God is not concerned with the relative problems of humans, but rather with helping them realize their own infinite nature To realize one's infinite nature, one must let go of attachments and ego This realization can bring about a sense of peace and joy that is not dependent on external circumstances. The speaker believes in the concept of an infinite, self-loving God The speaker believes that enlightenment, or becoming God, allows one to understand concepts such as self-love, love, consciousness, truth, the absolute, God, self, intelligence, perfection, and beauty The speaker constructed the universe as it appears to the listener to test if the listener's "battery is still good" The speaker believes that all beauty is completely relative and that biases must be removed in order to fully understand and appreciate beauty The speaker suggests that God is in a constant state of sexual union with all things and that it would be ridiculous for God to hate or judge any part of itself The speaker's avatar is experiencing a high level of bliss and compares it to an existential orgasm The speaker believes that the avatar's limitations (such as memory) are a result of the avatar being "a system" and that clear communication is necessary in order to understand and receive what one desires The speaker discusses the concept of "paradoxical truth" and how it relates to understanding the nature of God The speaker believes that the universe was created for the purpose of experiencing and understanding the self The speaker discusses the concept of "infinite potential" and how it relates to understanding and experiencing the self The speaker believes that the key to understanding and experiencing the self is to let go of one's ego and embrace the present moment The speaker suggests that the listener should focus on understanding and experiencing the self rather than seeking external validation or material possessions. The human mind struggles to understand complex concepts, such as the infinite nature of reality The human brain is made up of billions of neurons and trillions of chemicals and neurotransmitters The process of producing and understanding language is incredibly sophisticated and involves many layers and levels Despite its complexity, the human brain is still finite and has limits, such as memory capacity It is not possible to fully understand or symbolize God, as God is infinite and all symbols are finite The body and mind are subject to physical limitations, including disease, old age, and the need for movement It is important to be aware of one's own limitations and not expect too much from oneself or others

Reproduction Is An Illusion - Why It Doesn't Matter If You Have Kids https://youtu.be/W0fmj0Im_ZU Reproduction is a fiction Distinction between sex and reproduction Reproduction is a concept based in the myth and religion of scientific materialism Belief that reproduction is important for biological organisms Reproduction is a relative concept Everything is relative to a reference frame Reproduction is relative to the reference frame of the individual Individual is not separate from the universe Individual is the universe experiencing itself Individual is the universe reproducing itself Individual is the universe creating itself Individual is the universe perpetuating itself Concept of individuality is an illusion Individuality is a reference frame Reference frame is a projection of consciousness Individuality is a projection of the universe's consciousness Individuality is a projection of the universe's self-awareness Individuality is the universe experiencing and creating itself through the reference frame of the individual Individuality is the universe reproducing and perpetuating itself through the reference frame of the individual Individuality is the universe giving birth to itself through the reference frame of the individual Concept of biological reproduction is limited Biological reproduction is a small part of the universe's reproduction of itself Individuality is the universe reproducing itself in countless ways Individuality is the universe giving birth to itself in countless ways Individuality is the universe creating itself in countless ways Individuality is the universe perpetuating itself in countless ways Individuality is the universe experiencing itself in countless ways Individuality is the universe reproducing, giving birth to, creating, perpetuating, and experiencing itself through countless reference frames Individuality is the universe reproducing, giving birth to, creating, perpetuating, and experiencing itself through countless projections of its consciousness Individuality is the universe reproducing, giving birth to, creating, perpetuating, and experiencing itself through countless projections of its self-awareness Individuality is the universe reproducing, giving birth to, creating, perpetuating, and experiencing itself through countless projections of its awareness of itself Individuality is the universe reproducing, giving birth to, creating, perpetuating, and experiencing itself through countless projections of its self-experience Individuality is the universe reproducing, giving birth to, creating, perpetuating, and experiencing itself through countless projections of its experience of itself Individuality is the universe reproducing, giving birth to, creating, perpetuating, and experiencing itself through countless projections of its self-expression Individuality is the universe reproducing, giving birth to, creating, perpetuating, and experiencing itself through countless projections of its expression of itself Individuality is the universe reproducing, giving birth to, creating, perpetuating, and experiencing itself through countless projections of its self-manifestation Individuality is the universe reproducing, giving birth to, creating, perpetuating, and experiencing itself through countless projections of its manifestation of itself Science does not tell you what a self is because there is no self The materialistic scientific paradigm defines the self as a biological organism The self can be defined in other ways, such as the entire universe or all living beings on a planet or in the universe The materialistic scientific paradigm has a limited understanding of evolution, only considering genetics and not other forms such as cultural or consciousness evolution Science does not tell you what your identity or what you are Culture and personal identity influence how one reproduces Changing one's definition of the self can lead to new ways of reproducing, such as reproducing one's mind through writing or other forms of cultural expression The genes that are passed down through reproduction are diluted over time and may not accurately represent the original gene pool The concept of reproductive success may change based on personal values and goals Survival is driven by genetics and past experiences Ethnic cuisines are not necessarily the "best" but rather a result of genetics and the need to survive in a particular geographic region Mental and psychological survival is also important and can be influenced by memories and experiences associated with certain foods The work of actualize.org involves recognizing and understanding automatic survival mechanisms and self-bias Awakening to oneness can free a person from the societal obligation to reproduce and allow them to make choices based on their own desires and values The societal pressure to reproduce is driven by the need to continue the human species, but also by the desire for personal validation and to fulfill societal roles Rejecting the societal pressure to reproduce allows a person to live their life in a way that aligns with their own values and desires, rather than fulfilling societal expectations. Expressing love through an animal shelter can inspire others to start their own animal shelters or use that inspiration in some unique way This cascading effect can have a positive impact on society and on mankind Need for more consciousness in various areas, such as business, military, politics, parenting, etc. Impact of a teacher's consciousness and love on their students Reproduction and reproduction of consciousness can happen in various ways and is not limited to a single method Importance of consciousness and love in creating positive change in the world

Why Reality CANNOT Be A Simulation - A Clear Answer https://youtu.be/1tEtI9m-Vok Introduction to the topic of reality being a simulation Mention of the popularity of the idea due to living in the "computer era" Dismissal of popular YouTube videos and speculation on the topic Claim that it is possible to definitively know that reality is not a simulation Mention of Elon Musk and Neil deGrasse Tyson believing in the possibility of a simulation Criticism of those who receive funding to research the topic for not knowing how to think metaphysically about it Explanation of the concept of "qualia" and how it is used to prove that reality cannot be a simulation Discussion of the concept of "The Brain in a Vat" thought experiment Explanation of the concept of "inverted spectra" and how it refutes the idea of a simulated reality Conclusion reiterating that reality cannot be a simulation Final thoughts on the topic and the importance of philosophical thinking. Some people are not interested in metaphysics, but are still interested in simulation theory Simulation theory raises the question of where matter came from, leading to an infinite regression of simulation To resolve this problem, we should focus on direct experience instead of external reality or concepts Materialists struggle with this because they rely on the idea of an external objective reality The possibility is raised that reality is not something that can't be known or discovered Some proponents of simulation theory argue that the simulation could be so good that we would never know it was a simulation This argument is false because consciousness is the key to understanding the problem Consciousness is subjective, while simulations are objective If we are in a simulation, then the simulators would need to be conscious This leads to the conclusion that consciousness is not a product of matter or the brain, but is fundamental to the nature of reality This supports the idea of panpsychism, which is the belief that consciousness is a fundamental aspect of the universe The question of consciousness has been asked by philosophers for 2000 years and still does not have a clear answer Scientists also do not have a clear understanding of consciousness To understand consciousness, one must be directly conscious and cannot rely on external sources such as textbooks or formulas Consciousness is the ability to imagine distinctions and is the foundation of reality Simulation theory does not fully understand the nature of consciousness and divides reality into two parts: a simulated reality and an "unreal" reality This division is problematic because it does not fully acknowledge the interconnection between the two parts and the nature of consciousness as a distinction The solution to understanding consciousness is to recognize the role of distinctions and to understand the nature of consciousness as the creator of distinctions. Consciousness is not the same as belief or will A radically new state of consciousness is needed to understand that certain things are imaginary Physical limitations do not necessarily persist forever Distinctions, including the concept of consciousness, are made of an absolute substance The line that separates a unicorn from a brick wall, or science from fantasy, is made of consciousness Consciousness is an absolute nothing that cannot be thought, seen, or felt, but is still present The substance of consciousness is what everything is made of It is possible to access this radical state of consciousness, but it requires letting go of thought and language When in this state, there is no separation between subject and object This state is not attainable through effort or will, but through surrender and acceptance It is impossible to know for sure if we are in a virtual world Consciousness is infinite and cannot be fully explained Realizing infinity allows one to become aware of all possible virtual worlds and understand that consciousness is a singular substance that permeates all realities This is a state of absolute consciousness, also known as enlightenment, which allows one to have a complete understanding of reality Science is dissociated from consciousness and tries to be too objective There is no possibility that we are in a simulation because all simulations are consciousness To understand this, one must grow into it and cannot simply be explained Methods and techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and psychedelics, can help one achieve enlightenment Everything discussed is scientific and requires personal involvement to fully understand

Division vs Unity - The Engine That Runs Reality https://youtu.be/vp99hZJfBHg The theme of the text is the interplay between division and unity in reality Division and unity occur at various levels, including social, personal, biological, chemical, and physical History shows a pattern of divisions and reunions, which unfold like a fractal The hydrologic cycle is an example of division and reunion, with water starting as a unified body in the ocean, evaporating into individual particles in the atmosphere, reuniting to form clouds, dividing again into individual rain droplets, and reuniting in puddles, streams, and rivers Another example is the human body, which is made up of cells that divide and specialize, but also work together in harmony The concept of atoms as indivisible units was once thought to be true, but now we know that atoms can be divided into subatomic particles The concept of the self is also divided and reunited, with the ego representing the individual and the higher self representing the unity with all things The concept of polarity, or the duality of opposite forces, also demonstrates division and unity In relationships, division and unity can bring balance or create conflict In conclusion, understanding the interplay between division and unity can help us make sense of reality and appreciate its intricate design. The text discusses the process of diversification and convergence of consciousness, specifically in relation to race and culture The idea that boundaries between different races and cultures are being erased through processes such as intermarriage and space travel The possibility of humans encountering and interbreeding with aliens The idea that people become attached to and defend their own cultures and races The concept that good and bad are divisions that need to be reunited, and that all of these processes are a part of the play of consciousness Individual colonies in what became the United States united to form one country The United States is made up of 50 individual states with their own laws and court systems The European Union (EU) was formed after WWII, bringing prosperity and peace to the region but also creating issues with some member countries not contributing as much and maintaining nationalist identities Brexit: the UK's decision to leave the EU has caused divisions and is difficult because the benefits of being in the EU are significant The desire for a globalized, interconnected world with freedom of trade and travel and unified laws is increasing Right-wingers and conservatives in the US and EU may resist globalization but it is inevitable due to technological and societal demands In the future, there will be international laws and courts to facilitate interactions between nations. Roman Empire was a large, powerful entity that eventually fell apart due to internal corruption, division, and external attacks European Union can be seen as a version 2.0 of the Roman Empire, with a goal of uniting the city states and tribes of the Middle Eastern area for peace, prosperity, and easy trade Difficulty in getting diverse, divided peoples and entities to agree on uniting, leading to battles over how the empire should be structured and ultimately division Soviet Union was a united entity that eventually split into individual states Unity not always present in spirituality, with different religions, churches, and sects arising and splitting apart Christianity originally united but eventually split into various groups (Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant) and further splintered in America Unity and division also present in other religions, such as Hinduism and Islam The text discusses the idea that it was better for a large corporation to split off into smaller, individual companies There is a concern that current large monopolies, such as Facebook, Google, Amazon, AT&T, and Disney, are causing harm to average citizens due to their size and power The text suggests that these companies should be split up to restore balance between the size of the government and the size of corporations The text goes on to discuss the concept of division and reunion in various contexts, including: Birth and life Eating and excretion Sexual reproduction Cell division Individuation and separation from one's parents The cycle of division and reunion in relationships and society The text concludes by stating that division and reunion are natural and necessary parts of life, and that understanding this concept can bring about more unity and understanding in society. Populist uprisings are occurring because of unsustainable income inequality In the past 30-40 years, there has been a division between capitalism and socialism, but this division will have to collapse and there will be a redistribution of wealth There is currently a renewed interest in socialism due to people like Bernie Sanders, as the income gap widens If a socialist like Bernie Sanders comes to power, they will try to narrow the income gap through wealth redistribution It is a mistake to think that either capitalism or socialism is the absolute good; it is a balance between the two that changes over time The pendulum has currently swung too far towards capitalism and needs to swing back towards socialism and wealth redistribution There are social justice warriors who want unity and anti-socialist warriors who want individualism and less collectivism Global warming is caused by reuniting separated and divided oil and ice, leading to rising sea levels The planet is trying to reach equilibrium between the hot core and the cold outer space Eventually, over billions of years, the earth will reach equilibrium and there will be no more life on the planet Ego strives to maintain separation from environment and sees reunion as death Black hole eventually dissipates through Hawking radiation The Big Bang started as a small singularity and polarized, leading to the creation of atoms, molecules, and other particles The universe may eventually reach heat death, becoming an indistinguishable unity This unity is indistinguishable from the singularity from which the universe originated, creating a strange loop where the end is the beginning This loop suggests that the end of the current universe may lead to the beginning of the next The end and beginning are identical and reality is a perfect loop A singularity simultaneously has zero and infinite dimensions The universe may expand and contract in a cycle or expand out indefinitely The concept of separation is an illusion and unity is the ultimate truth The ego resists unity because it perceives it as death, but unity is actually a source of life and creativity We can recognize the illusion of separation and embrace unity by letting go of our ego and merging with the universe. The concept of God being indistinct and unknowable The dualistic nature of knowledge and how it limits understanding of God God revealing itself to humans through mystical visions The idea that unification can sometimes require war, death, and other forms of violence The belief that all evil ultimately serves a deeper purpose or intelligence The concept of the ego and how it can limit understanding The idea that love is the ultimate force and that everything serves it, even if it appears otherwise from a limited perspective The speaker is passionate about teaching a diverse and comprehensive understanding of reality A narrow or limited teaching is not true or faithful to the universe, which is infinitely wide and deep The speaker's teachings are also limited, but they aim to be as broad and deep as possible If the listener is interested in this type of teaching, they are in the right place There will be more content like this in the future

Self-Love - The Highest Teaching In The Universe https://youtu.be/4OmMpYa7R_U Personal development content creator has been on a journey to understand reality and personal development for 7 years Recently found the highest teaching in the universe to be self-love Self-love is not ordinary self-love, but rather capital "S" Self and capital "L" Love Understanding this one teaching allows for understanding of all other teachings and how they fit in or if they are extraneous Creator's understanding of reality has grown and changed over the past 7 years, leading to sometimes contradictory statements Everyone goes through a process of understanding and making mistakes, and self-love is the result of this process The universe is self-organizing and self-creating, and this is the basis for self-love The universe is constantly creating itself and evolving, and self-love is the ability to participate in this process Self-love is the understanding and acceptance of the present moment and the ego's role in it Self-love involves letting go of the ego and surrendering to the present moment The ego is the part of the self that is separate and distinct from the rest of the universe The ego creates a separation between the self and the universe, leading to suffering The ego is a necessary part of the self, but it needs to be transcended in order to experience self-love The ego is the source of all negative emotions and thoughts, and self-love involves letting go of the ego and its negative influence Self-love involves the acceptance of all parts of the self, including the negative aspects The ultimate goal of self-love is to become one with the universe and to experience unity and oneness The path to self-love involves learning to love and accept oneself, and then extending that love and acceptance to others Self-love involves taking responsibility for one's own happiness and well-being The journey to self-love is a lifelong process and requires continuous effort and practice Radical Islamic ideology promotes self-love Christianity preaches about love, but often does not practice self-love Corruption in the Catholic Church may be due to lack of self-love Self-love is a key component in solving mankind's problems Self-love involves understanding the true self and loving it Self-love cannot be achieved through thinking, reasoning, logic, or materialistic science Self-love can be achieved through spiritual practices and consciousness expansion Self-love allows for the autocorrection of problems Specific examples of how self-love can solve problems will be provided. The concept of self-love involves more than just physical attraction to oneself It also involves appreciation and acceptance of one's own personality and being Political parties and countries are also a part of the self or the universe To love the self is to appreciate and embrace the beauty and magic of one's own existence and the existence of the universe as a whole Self-love involves expanding the appreciation and love one feels for themselves in small moments, such as when looking in the mirror or receiving a compliment, to the entire universe Self-love is different from conditional love, which is based on what someone or something can do for us or make us feel True self-love involves loving oneself and others simply for their existence, without any conditions Practicing self-love involves becoming more conscious of one's own infinite mind and the role it plays in generating the reality we experience It also involves putting physical appearances and what the body can do for us into proper perspective and focusing on unconditional love instead Self-love can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of one's own being and the interconnectedness of all things in the universe. Confidence and self-love are important for successful relationships and can prevent manipulation or exploitation Disagreements and arguments can often be caused by a lack of self-love, and practicing self-love can help resolve conflicts Lack of self-love can contribute to the breakdown of relationships, such as in the case of divorce Self-love is important for dealing with difficult situations, such as illness, injury, and wrongdoing It is important to practice self-care and self-compassion in order to cultivate self-love Self-love does not mean staying in an abusive relationship, but rather setting boundaries and making decisions that are best for one's long-term growth and well-being People who are successful and happy in life have a strong sense of self-love, mission, and purpose. Self-love allows one to have a strong sense of purpose and motivation to contribute to the world in a meaningful way. To overcome fear and achieve success, one must love their idea and vision for their business and believe in its ability to make a positive impact on the world. The payoff for a successful business is not the money, but rather the positive impact it has on people's lives. People who engage in unethical or harmful business practices are often unhappy and empty inside. To truly be successful and happy, one must love themselves and others, and have a genuine love for reality and life. Self-love is important and can be helpful in difficult situations When self-love becomes excessive, it can lead to negative consequences To recover from a "bad trip," it is important to take care of oneself and find ways to relax and feel comforted Worry, hate, and fear can prevent us from making good decisions and finding ways to improve our situation Lack of self-love can contribute to social problems such as violence, crime, mass shootings, terrorism, racism, and abuse In order to address these issues, we need to prioritize self-love and empathy towards others We should seek to understand the root causes of these problems and work to create a supportive environment that helps prevent people from falling through the cracks Rather than blaming individuals for their problems, we should recognize that societal issues may contribute to their situation and seek to address those issues as well Parenting education and support for parents can be important in preventing problems from arising in the first place We should also recognize that self-love is difficult to achieve when we are facing serious problems and make an effort to cultivate it even in these circumstances The universe can be thought of as a single particle that contains everything that exists This particle is what it is (a equals a) and exists within consciousness An infinite consciousness (God) must accept itself and everything within its consciousness because to do otherwise would be insanity To exist, even a material object must accept itself as it is Consciousness is not a biological phenomenon or a byproduct of living creatures, but rather the truth and the absolute reality Acceptance is a metaphysical and existential concept that applies to all things, not just psychological functions of humans To be conscious of something is to imagine it, and imagination is the basis of all creation The universe is a thought in the mind of God, and all of its contents are also thoughts within that mind The nature of reality is love because it is the acceptance of all things as they are, and the rejection of anything would go against the nature of consciousness The ultimate goal is to realize that one is God and to live in a state of love and acceptance of all things Ordinary exercise involves reminding oneself of one's true identity and embracing oneself as is To practice this exercise, use inner talk to remind oneself that one is exactly as they are and doesn't need to change This can be applied to situations where one may not like something about someone else, but can still love the whole situation A good question to ask oneself to practice this is to think of something ugly about life and then remind oneself that it is part of oneself and embrace it Love and truth are identical, as to have the truth of something is to love it, and love allows it to be true Reality and consciousness are infinite and include everything, including things that may be considered "ugly" or undesirable Self-love is achieved when consciousness understands and accepts all of itself, reuniting all divisions and differences From this ultimate reunion, one can come back into the world and see things in a new context, recognizing oneself as God exploring various limited forms (such as being human, an animal, etc.) Self-love may be abstract and hard to understand at first, but with time and experience it will be better understood and appreciated This work is about self-love and planting seeds in the mind that will eventually sprout and bring about spiritual growth and understanding. The speaker has a website where they offer a life purpose course and a book list The speaker also has a blog where they post new content There is a Patreon link available for those who would like to support the work and help spread it in the future The speaker is building a "nest egg" to help with advertising and expanding their work in the future The speaker advises viewers to be careful when watching only a few of their videos, as the content may be advanced and easy to misunderstand without the proper foundational knowledge The speaker's work is voluminous and difficult to organize, and it is important to watch multiple videos and read books to fully understand it The speaker values depth and their videos are long because they want to be thorough The speaker's work is about personal growth and transformation, and they encourage viewers to be patient and persistent in their learning journey.

What Is Death - How Immortality Works https://youtu.be/1zjuDdysOL8 Introduction to topic of death Common assumptions about death, including that it is real and impossible to know about after death Idea that people take death for granted and don't question the validity of the concept Importance of questioning assumptions about death Possibility of knowing about death and what comes after Idea that death may not be real Different viewpoints on what happens after death Exploration of the nature of consciousness and the self Possibility of consciousness existing beyond death Conclusion that death may not be the end of consciousness and that immortality may be possible Invitation to explore and discover the truth about death for oneself. Identities are made up of multiple layers, including gender, success, career, family, race, and nation The speaker suggests that these identities are constructed and not necessarily based on biological or external facts Maintaining an identity requires constantly reaffirming it to oneself Death is the end of identification with an identity Losing a surface level identity, such as wealth, can lead to a mourning process Digging deeper to the core identity, the speaker suggests that one's identity as a living, biological entity may also be constructed The concept of being alive and having a name is linked to language and social conditioning The speaker suggests that breaking free from these constructed identities could lead to death, but could also potentially lead to a deeper understanding of reality The fear of death may prevent individuals from fully considering the possibility that their identities are constructed At the moment of physical death, a person's identity will dissolve and merge into the universe This process is the pinnacle of infinite love and is the essence of heaven, nirvana, and paradise Heaven is not a material place, but rather the total absence of self and the purest form of existence, reality, goodness, and love The tragedy of life is that people struggle for 80 years, trying to avoid death and other obstacles, and then when they die, they fear that they will lose everything that is beautiful and wonderful in life However, in reality, the process of dissolution into absolute selflessness is the happiest and freest a person will ever be The process can be compared to a liquid losing its shape in the vacuum of outer space, becoming formless and free The ego resists this dissolution because it is afraid of losing its shape and identity, but in reality, it is the true form of the self The ego is like a drop of water, separate and distinct from the ocean, but at the moment of death, the drop merges back into the ocean and becomes one with it The ego is also like a character in a dream, with a separate identity and story, but when the dream ends, the character disappears and the dreamer wakes up as their true self The ego is a contracted identity that is separate from the rest of the universe, but in reality, everything is connected and one The ego is a veil that separates a person from their true nature, but in the moment of death, the veil is lifted and a person realizes their true nature as the universe The ego is like a shadow that is cast by the self, but in the moment of death, the shadow disappears and the self is revealed in its true form The ego is like a wave on the ocean, separate and distinct, but in the moment of death, the wave merges back into the ocean and becomes one with it The ego is like a bubble that is separate from the rest of the universe, but in the moment of death, the bubble bursts and the person becomes one with the universe The ego is like a cloud that is separate from the sky, but in the moment of death, the cloud disappears and the person becomes one with the sky The ego is like a dream that is separate from the dreamer, but in the moment of death, the dream ends and the dreamer wakes up as their true self The speaker believes that death is a relativistic notion and that, from an absolute point of view, nothing dies because everything is an infinitely reincarnating fountain The speaker believes that God is immortal and shape-shifts through an infinite number of forms The speaker became aware of the possibility of immortality by reading a Zen parable about a tree in a forest The key to immortality is changing how one perceives reality and shifting one's identity from being a human or a particular form to being the entire universe or nothing To become truly immortal, one must not identify with being a finite, limited form such as a forest The speaker believes that the initial realization that immortality is a possibility is a critical step, but it is a long journey to actually achieving it The speaker believes that the universe is not made up of separate, isolated things, but rather that everything is interconnected and interdependent The speaker suggests that one way to become immortal is to cultivate a deep understanding of interdependence and to let go of the ego The speaker believes that everything is ultimately an expression of consciousness and that consciousness is eternal The speaker suggests that one way to become immortal is to cultivate a deep understanding of consciousness and to let go of the ego The speaker suggests that humans are immortal, but not in the sense of being humans The speaker believes that consciousness, truth, and love are immortal and absolute The speaker asserts that total oneness means that it is not possible for God to kill itself The speaker introduces the idea that the universe is a trash bin and that it is not possible to kill or destroy something within it The speaker suggests that the process of appreciation is important, and that the point of life is to awaken and appreciate oneself and all that is around us The speaker advises the listener to let go of the idea of humans being immortal and to appreciate the love that is present The speaker touches on the idea that destroying objects in virtual reality can be challenging, and introduces the concept of garbage collection in computer simulations The speaker discusses the paradox of whether or not God can kill itself if it is all-powerful

Content vs Structure - Going Meta Is A Super-power https://youtu.be/eq3htbsa5rk Introduction to the concept of content vs structure Explanation of the content vs structure distinction using various examples DVD disc: format and encoding is structure, data encoded on disc is content NFL: organization and rules of football is structure, teams, games, players, etc. is content English language: structure of language, content is what can be said or written using that language TED talk: specific format and rules is structure, variety of topics is content Video game: medium is structure, individual games are content School: structure of education system, classes, teachers, rules, etc. is content A house: structure of a physical building, furniture, decor, etc. is content Explanation of how content is shaped by structure Example of how the structure of the English language shapes thoughts and ideas that can be expressed Importance of understanding the content vs structure distinction Helps to identify what can and cannot be changed within a given structure Allows for more effective problem-solving and decision-making Conclusion and summary of the content vs structure distinction The idea that consuming content (e.g. movies) is different from studying the structure and process of how that content is made The benefits of going beyond just consuming content and understanding the structure behind it (e.g. becoming more conscious, learning more, being able to critique and spot flaws, making your own content) The potential downside of understanding the structure behind something (e.g. becoming jaded, breaking the magic or spell of the content) The idea that content (e.g. movies, reality) can hypnotize us and distract us from the structure behind it The importance of understanding the structure behind things in order to be able to change or do something about it The concept of "going meta" and examining the structure behind something Belief systems of atheism and theism are structurally similar, both being belief systems that consider their beliefs to be the truth and the other side to be wrong Both atheism and theism have the fantasy of their beliefs becoming the dominant worldview and the other being erased or cast out Beliefs are not based on reason or facts, but on worldview, metaphysics, and epistemology Going "meta" (beyond the surface level) and letting go of one's beliefs can lead to understanding how ideology, atheism, and theism work and how the mind works Most people are not willing to let go of their beliefs and are stuck at the surface level, or "content" Mainstream society conflates drugs and psychedelics, but they are not the same and have different effects and potential uses People are conditioned to fear and condemn drugs and psychedelics, but this may not be based on facts or a deeper understanding of their effects and potential uses Going "meta" and examining the deeper issues and conditioning surrounding drugs and psychedelics can lead to a better understanding of these substances and their place in society. News has structure that is not immediately evident to the viewer People can blindly consume news without understanding its structure or the possibility of going "meta" (examining the structure) This can shape their worldview and sense of reality It's important to recognize that media, like movies and TV shows, is not real life Confusing illusion for reality is a common occurrence in various areas such as cable news, science, religion, politics, economics, etc. Going "meta" and questioning one's beliefs and sources of information can help avoid being hypnotized by an illusion that is presented as reality A good illusion is indistinguishable from reality It's easy to think one can tell the difference between reality and illusion, but it's not always easy in practice The idea that something is "real" is itself an illusion. The current education system in the US is an indoctrination system that doesn't allow for independent discovery or inquiry Alternative education systems, like Montessori schools, allow for more personalized learning and independent research Structural changes would be needed to implement alternative education systems on a large scale Universities often don't allow for independent study or the ability to take subjects students are passionate about The structure of the education system can be compared to the concept of God, where people may have the same beliefs or experiences on the surface but the underlying structure of their belief system may be different The structure of a belief or system can be hard to change because it requires acknowledging and examining the underlying assumptions and beliefs that support it Examining and potentially changing the structure of a belief or system can be difficult and uncomfortable, but it can lead to a deeper understanding and potentially better outcomes. The speaker believes that people are primarily focused on survival, regardless of their wealth or status Rich and poor people are often hypnotized by the content of their survival and do not consider the larger structural issues at play The speaker gives the example of the economic system in America being rigged and unfair, but most rich people do not care about this because they are not interested in fairness or truth The speaker also references Nintendo, a successful game company, and how they make consistent games but with different content each time The speaker suggests that people should focus on the structure of things rather than just the content and that this could be a valuable area of study The speaker believes that people should strive for things like love, goodness, and consciousness rather than just survival Religion and science have similar structure, but different content Liberals and conservatives have different structure and content Cults have different content but similar structure Political parties have different content but similar structure Families have different content but similar structure Individuals have different content but similar structure The content of what is said does not matter as much as the sub communication and delivery when talking to women It is possible to say something inappropriate or offensive, but still be attractive if the sub communication and delivery is confident and non-creepy Pickup lines do not matter, what is important is the structure and sub communication The mood and state a person is in can affect their interactions with others Sometimes absurd lines can work if the context and delivery are right, and can even give the speaker bonus points The nature of attraction is counterintuitive and can be difficult to understand It is important to be careful and not to say or do things that are inappropriate or offensive It is important to be authentic and genuine in interactions with others. Codependent and abusive relationships often stem from low self-esteem and depression To break this pattern, one must make structural changes to their psyche To do this, one must take a bird's-eye view of their relationships and look for common threads or structures behind the negative patterns It can be difficult to break out of these patterns because one may be hypnotized by the relationship and addicted to the other person's masculinity or other positive qualities To escape suffering in these types of relationships, one must go "meta" and become mindful of the emotions and structures that drive them To master emotions, one must observe them from an elevated perspective and become detached from them With enough training, one can become so conscious that certain emotions cannot even arise Going "meta" and mastering emotions requires a lot of training and is not easy to do To truly be "Christ-like," one must renounce and go beyond their Christian dogma and indoctrination Belief in Christ and going to church does not guarantee that a person will become "Christ-like" Odds are better that a person will become "Christ-like" by quitting Church and not reading the Bible Religious materialism is when people believe in an external, physical world and in physical rewards in the afterlife Both scientific materialism and religious materialism are forms of materialism Caring about wealth is a structural issue, not a matter of content (i.e. whether a person is a Christian, Muslim, Jew, or atheist) The problem with the prosperity gospel (which preaches that one can become wealthy through faith) is not the faith, but the materialism and desire for wealth To become more "Christ-like," one must let go of their desire for material possessions, but this is difficult and goes against survival needs and the ego To fully become "Christ-like," one must also relinquish their ego, let go of their sense of self, and "die" to their ego This process of relinquishing the ego and becoming "Christ-like" is known as "ego death" Ego death is a process that is difficult and requires a lot of work and self-exploration Self bias Justification Moralization Groupthink Conformity Cult psychology Judgment and demonization The ego Emotions Meaning making and storytelling Roles that one plays Question begging and denial Projection Self-deception Happiness as a structural problem, not a content problem The importance of changing the structure of the psyche to achieve happiness The temporary effects of drugs and other content-based solutions on happiness The expansion of consciousness and structure through psychedelics The need for ongoing work to maintain expanded states of consciousness and happiness.

How To Discover What's True - A Deep Inquiry https://youtu.be/BdrmdMhf_sY The purpose of the video is to guide viewers through the process of philosophical investigation and reasoning to discover the truth about reality and life The speaker has been engaging in this type of inquiry since the age of 16 The process of inquiry involves asking and answering questions, sometimes coming up with wrong answers or making mistakes The goal is to ultimately arrive at golden nuggets of insight and understanding The speaker begins by posing the question of whether there is a truth about reality and life and whether it is possible to discover it The speaker discusses the concept of truth and the idea that there must be a truth about reality, even if it is that there is no ultimate truth The speaker then moves on to the idea that our senses and perception may not be reliable sources of truth and that we should be skeptical of them The speaker discusses the concept of reality being subjective or objective and the possibility that there may be multiple parallel realities The speaker talks about the importance of questioning assumptions and beliefs, and the need to constantly reassess and update our understanding of the truth The speaker discusses the idea that truth may be relative or dependent on one's perspective, and the importance of being open-minded and willing to change our views The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to engage in their own philosophical inquiry and to question everything, including their own beliefs and understanding of the truth. Raised in a scientific, rationalist household Voodoo and witchcraft may be dismissed as nonsense Need to be careful not to blindly trust our culture or authority figures Need to have direct experience with different methods and compare them to decide which is true Our upbringing, culture, and location are accidents and not necessarily indicators of truth Need to consider what if we were born into a different religion or culture Need to investigate and decide for ourselves what the truth is, rather than blindly accepting what we were taught Truth is external to human activity and has value Need to be careful about assumptions made during inquiry process Assumptions can have significant effect on direction of inquiry Reason and logic should not be taken for granted Need to be aware of cultural influences and peer pressure Need to be open to the possibility that some assumptions may be wrong Skyscraper analogy to illustrate how wrong assumptions at the beginning can lead to incorrect conclusions Inquiry process is challenging and requires determination and passion for the truth Need to be aware of limitations of language and symbols in expressing truth Need to question the sources of our beliefs and ideas Need to be open to the possibility that we may not be able to find the truth or that the truth may not be expressible in language or symbols. Realizing that one does not know anything and must rely on one's own understanding Being objective and impartial in order to investigate Admitting that one does not know anything and being open to all possibilities The danger of assigning probabilities to truth, as it assumes that one already knows what is true The limited nature of one's personal experience and perspective The importance of being open to surprise and open-mindedness The potential for delusion if one is not careful in their thinking The importance of being more open, rather than more closed-minded and grounded The value of considering a wide range of perspectives and possibilities in order to arrive at a deeper understanding The idea that one's cultural and personal experiences shape their ideas of what is possible or probable The importance of questioning one's assumptions and biases. History is problematic because it is based on secondhand accounts and it is difficult to determine the accuracy of what is learned Intuition is a faculty that can be used to make decisions and find truth Science is a complicated field with many different methods, and it is unclear what counts as legitimate science There are many potential avenues for finding truth, such as laboratory experiments, observing animals, satellite photography, chemical testing, sociological studies, witchcraft, voodoo, astral projection, psychedelics, meditation, and contemplation It is difficult to determine which method is the most reliable and to know who to ask for guidance on this question There are different ways to approach the search for truth, including skepticism, faith, and open-mindedness It is important to be honest and transparent in the search for truth There are different perspectives and biases that can influence the search for truth It is important to be open to changing one's beliefs based on new information. The work of investigating and questioning one's own experiences is difficult and often seems hopeless It is possible to figure things out by investigating and following leads, particularly through direct experience This process can lead to skepticism and questioning even fundamental beliefs, such as the sense of being alive The problem of adjudicating between truth and falsehood arises because any criterion used to do so will itself be in doubt and require a further criterion This creates an impossible puzzle and leaves no firm ground to stand on The author's journey began with skepticism and an interest in science, but eventually led to a realization that science has limitations and cannot answer all questions The author began to explore alternative ways of understanding the world, including Eastern philosophy and spirituality The author ultimately concluded that the only reliable way to understand the world is through direct experience and the cultivation of self-awareness This process requires a willingness to constantly question and examine one's own beliefs and experiences, and to let go of preconceived notions and ego-driven desires Something "weird" and "spooky" is happening The process of thinking through logic and questioning leads to tentative conclusions being formed and discarded There is an intuitive "deep intuition" observing the activity of the mind and connecting the dots to see the big picture This intuition may provide glimpses of understanding, but there is doubt about its reliability compared to the logical and rational activity of the mind The search for truth involves distinguishing between personal beliefs, imaginations, and desires, and the actual state of reality Ideas and theories are oversimplifications and abstractions of the true nature of reality It is not clear what the true nature of reality is or whether it even exists The concept of self and its relationship to reality is also unclear and may be interconnected or separate It is possible that all of this is simply word games and a waste of time, or it could lead to a deeper understanding of existence. The speaker is encouraging the listener to think about the nature of existence and to consider the value of seeking knowledge about it The speaker suggests that if the listener is not interested in thinking about the nature of existence, they may not be mature or developed enough The speaker argues that all that the listener knows is existence and that even things like unicorns, which may seem like they are not part of existence, still exist within the listener's mind The speaker suggests that it is worth considering the larger questions of existence rather than focusing solely on things like sex, pleasure, and material possessions The speaker suggests that ignorance about the nature of existence may be connected to the listener's struggles and problems in life, such as depression, anxiety, indecision, and making poor choices The speaker recommends that the listener continue to question and think about the nature of truth and existence, and be patient with the process.

The Dangers Of Spiritual Work https://youtu.be/Oaiqh4OEtAw The dangers of spiritual work and taking personal development to an existential and metaphysical level The unique nature of the spiritual path and how it deals with an individual's fears, limiting beliefs, neuroses, and traumas The importance of fully surrendering oneself and embodying the teachings in order to achieve the deepest levels of awakening The potential for ego backlash and the dark side of meditation The importance of being honest with oneself and the potential for negative consequences if the work is not approached with the right mindset The need for a strong support system and guidance from a qualified teacher The importance of integration and not getting stuck in spiritual bypassing or nihilism The potential for spiritual awakening to bring about transformation and a deeper understanding of the self and the world. The idea that pursuing a goal or desire for a long time can eventually lead to feeling "over it" and a desire for something new The idea that this process can lead to a deeper understanding or lesson that can be carried over into future lifetimes The importance of being honest with oneself about one's true goals and desires, and the potential dangers of internalizing societal or cultural ideals The concept of "awakening" and the idea of questioning whether one is truly motivated to pursue it The idea that one's motivations and desires may be influenced by external sources such as media, parents, or religious leaders The potential for ideals to be inauthentic and for one to feel threatened when questioning them Awakening involves figuring things out and thinking independently It is a process that involves overcoming ego and defilements, and spiritually purifying oneself This process is not easy and often involves gut-wrenching work It is not advertised by spiritual teachers as being easy, and many people do not achieve it The problem is not the awakening experience itself, but rather accepting the truth and aligning one's habits, actions, and emotions with it This can be challenging because people are currently aligned with the opposite truth, that reality is real While it is helpful to rely on teachers and guidance, ultimately one must figure out the puzzle for themselves The process involves a lot of trial and error, and there will be setbacks and challenges along the way It is important to be kind to oneself during the process, and not to get discouraged by setbacks It is also important to keep in mind that the end result is worth it, and once one gets past the challenges, it will be wonderful. The speaker describes a scene in which two characters are playing a game and the stakes are high The villain is initially winning and Bond (the main character) is struggling Bond eventually turns the game around and begins to win, while the villain starts to lose The Bond villain ultimately decides to let go and forfeit the game, saving his life in the process The speaker suggests that this moment is an example of wisdom, as the Bond villain understood when it was necessary to let go in order to avoid harm The speaker relates this concept to the pursuit of spiritual awakening and meditation, explaining that it is important for individuals to be self-aware and know their own limits in order to avoid potentially harmful situations The speaker advises individuals to be honest with themselves about their own level of readiness and capacity for handling difficult experiences, and to be aware of the potential for unhealthy or dysfunctional approaches to spiritual practices The speaker emphasizes the importance of figuring out a healthy and functional way to approach spiritual practices, rather than relying on external guidance or trying to emulate the practices of others The speaker suggests that it is okay to take breaks or take a step back if necessary, and that it is important to prioritize one's own well-being Meditating despite ego's desires Feeling the pain and suffering of ego contracting during meditation The idea that practicing meditation helps the "devil" leave your body The need to practice consistently over a long period of time to see results The dangers of tricking oneself into thinking they are practicing correctly The emotional labor involved in awakening and spirituality The fact that only a small percentage of people are "awake" The potential for harm when confronting the barriers to awakening The dangers of certain practices such as psychedelics or yoga The psychological and spiritual nature of the work being done The potential for one's life to be ruined in the pursuit of awakening The idea that everything may be meaningless The potential to lose relationships, material possessions, and social status The importance of understanding the potential risks and drawbacks of spiritual practice The potential for spiritual practice to bring about positive changes and growth The idea that spiritual practices can be used to escape from reality rather than confront it The importance of being honest with oneself about one's motivations and intentions The idea that ego may try to resist spiritual practices The need to be consistent and persistent in spiritual practice The potential for spiritual practice to bring about a sense of inner peace and happiness. Both teachers and students can be corrupt This can lead to distortion More content on new topics will be covered in the future

How Corruption Works https://youtu.be/sRvQlgu_bRs Corruption exists in every government and has existed for thousands of years It is not limited to a single party or type of organization Eliminating corruption is connected to understanding and eliminating evil Corruption happens in many different areas, including government, relationships, spirituality and religion, science and academia, the food industry, education, and the sex industry Corruption can be motivated by power, greed, and control It can take many forms, including bribery, fraud, embezzlement, and nepotism It can have serious consequences, including undermining trust in institutions and damaging the economy To combat corruption, we must understand its underlying causes and work to change the systems and cultural norms that allow it to thrive This may involve increasing transparency, accountability, and integrity in government and other organizations, as well as educating the public and promoting ethical values. Corruption is a problem in every country, not just certain parts of the world Politicians often distract from their own country's corruption by blaming other countries It is important to examine and take responsibility for the corruption within one's own country and society Fixing corruption requires acknowledging and addressing personal corruption as well Corrupt individuals may not be evil, but rather motivated by their own needs and desires It is easier to criticize the corruption of others than to examine and address one's own corruption To truly fix corruption, it is necessary to act with integrity both individually and collectively The speaker is discussing corruption and how it arises The speaker talks about the need to connect dots in order to understand and address corruption The speaker mentions that this is a difficult and threatening process for many people, as it challenges their ego and way of life The speaker emphasizes that this process is not necessarily practical from an individual's perspective, but has a higher transcendent practicality The speaker talks about the importance of self-awareness, including awareness of one's biases, in being able to objectively assess and address one's own corruption The speaker discusses the pain and discomfort that often comes with acknowledging and addressing corruption within oneself The speaker talks about the importance of love and appreciation in life, and how people may feel attacked or demonized when their actions or behaviors are called into question The speaker concludes by stating that the process of addressing corruption requires honesty and courage. The speaker believes that people often prioritize defending their culture over seeking the truth This can lead to denying the corruption within one's culture and blaming the truth or those who bring it to light The speaker gives the example of corruption in modern science and academia Scientists and academics may admit to surface level corruption, but deny deeper, fundamental corruption within their institutions Those who bring attention to this corruption are often accused of being anti-science or the devil This is how corruption is maintained and protected The speaker suggests that it is difficult to escape this type of self-bias and brainwashing, as it is ingrained from a young age The speaker mentions separate episodes or series in which they have discussed cult psychology and the inner workings of ideology Ideology and beliefs can be deeply ingrained in an organization and its members, such that they are not recognized or questioned The CEO of ExxonMobil may be aware of environmental and social harm caused by their company, but may still not admit to or acknowledge their own corruption and role in it Trying to defend against corruption can create more corruption, as it can involve blindly following rigid rules and traditions The devil is skilled at trickery, and unraveling the various layers of trickery can be difficult Orthodoxy and strict adherence to religious doctrine can involve blindly following pre-existing rituals and traditions, rather than truly understanding and practicing spirituality Social conditioning and societal expectations can cause people to act in ways that are not in line with their true values and beliefs There is a difference between "lesser jihad" and "greater jihad" in Islam Lesser jihad is fighting against enemies and infidels, while greater jihad is the inner journey towards conquering one's own corruption and egotism Islam has become corrupt in the past thousand years because it is conformist and has become twisted, with the greater jihad being replaced by the lesser jihad The true purpose of Islam is the inner journey of surrendering one's own devilry, not fighting infidels Integrity is key for dealing with corruption, but it is important to distinguish between actual integrity and integrity as a show or front Many religious people, particularly Christians, put up a front of high integrity but do not actually have high levels of consciousness and moral development Beliefs and ideals do not matter as much as one's level of consciousness and development in determining whether they will be corrupt Priests and religions can become corrupt because their beliefs become empty words and theories, rather than being grounded in actual practice Many religious people, especially evangelicals, deny their own corruption and do not want to admit that their beliefs may not be reflected in their actions Scientists and military people should be more concerned about the errors and evils of their respective fields, but they often are not Politicians should be most concerned about corruption, but they often are not The devil tricks people into thinking that their beliefs or ideology are enough to prevent corruption, when it is actually one's level of consciousness and development that is important The devil wants people to be more worried about external enemies than their own corruption The media, especially social media, amplifies and spreads the devil's propaganda and manipulation People must recognize and take responsibility for their own corruption in order to combat it It is important to ask oneself if one's beliefs and actions align and to strive for inner honesty and growth. The speaker discusses how corruption is a major problem in many countries, particularly Liberia The speaker suggests that corruption is so deeply ingrained in some societies that it can be difficult to effect real change and improve people's lives The speaker talks about the importance of selflessness in leadership and how it can inspire people to follow and bring about positive change The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and recognizing corruption in any community, whether or not one aspires to be a politician The speaker talks about their own experiences running a forum and encountering corruption within their own organization The speaker suggests that understanding and addressing corruption is crucial for any kind of community building. Trump's associates often get arrested or involved in scandals and financial misdeeds Many officials in Trump's administration have resigned due to impropriety Trump has been accused of misusing public funds for travel and vacations It was predictable that Trump's associates would also be corrupt, as uncorrupted people would not work for him Trump is corrupt due to his lack of integrity, moral development, and various negative traits (narcissism, opportunism, transactional behavior, materialism, pragmatism) Trump's corruption is extensive and more will likely be discovered in the coming years Corruption is not a partisan issue Speaking out against corruption is a responsibility of those who are conscious and aware Historical figures such as Christ, Buddha, Martin Luther, Galileo, Bruno, and others have spoken out against corruption in various ways The current system of electing politicians in the United States is not fair because it is influenced by wealthy individuals who can afford to run ads There is a non-profit organization called Wolf Pack that is working to pass a constitutional amendment to ban private money in elections The speaker recommends donating to Wolf Pack, even a small amount like $5, and provides a receipt to show that they themselves donated $1,000 The speaker suggests that people in other countries can find ways to combat corruption in their own communities or countries As homework, the speaker asks the audience to notice their own corruptions and examples of this include: fudging numbers on taxes, manipulating others, stealing, cheating, etc. The speaker emphasizes the importance of connecting theory with practice and suggests that admitting one's own corruptions is the first step. People are scared of death, spiritual work, and love People are just trying to survive It is important to have compassion for others' corruptions and for one's own corruptions Hating corruption does not solve it, it actually increases it Love is the key to eliminating corruption within oneself and others It is okay to admit to being selfish and to struggle with letting go of certain corruptions Accepting oneself and practicing self-love can help to overcome corruptions Corruption worksheet is available to help with awareness of one's own corruptions Donating to wolf pack (website) can help to address root of problem with American politics Actualized.org is focused on big picture understanding of reality, but also has content for those who are still working on meeting basic survival needs It is important to supplement learning from Actualized.org with other sources that teach basic skills Actualized.org is not for everyone, but is for those who are ready for more abstract and advanced teachings

The Many Facets Of Awakening - List of Top 30 Enlightenment Insights https://youtu.be/OgtPGEBGUWw Introduction to the topic of enlightenment and its many facets Reminder about Actualized.org's Patreon page Enlightenment is not a single realization or binary switch, but a complex and multi-faceted process Enlightenment can be thought of as a mountain range, with different peaks and paths leading to different levels of understanding The list of 30 enlightenment insights will provide a systematic way to track progress and ensure all facets are considered Definition of Samadhi as a state of non-dual consciousness Definition of non-dual consciousness as a state of unity and oneness Definition of the ego and how it hinders the attainment of non-dual consciousness Definition of the witness and how it allows for the ego to be transcended Definition of the ego's role in creating the sense of separation and individuality Definition of the illusion of time and how it is created by the ego Definition of the present moment and how it is the only true reality Definition of the law of attraction and how it works Definition of the concept of oneness and how it relates to the interconnectedness of all things Definition of the concept of unity and how it relates to the interconnectedness of all things Definition of the concept of love and how it relates to the interconnectedness of all things Definition of the concept of interdependence and how it relates to the interconnectedness of all things Definition of the concept of impermanence and how it relates to the interconnectedness of all things Definition of the concept of suffering and how it relates to the ego's attachment to temporary things Definition of the concept of attachment and how it relates to suffering Definition of the concept of detachment and how it can lead to freedom from suffering Definition of the concept of non-attachment and how it can lead to freedom from suffering Definition of the concept of non-resistance and how it can lead to freedom from suffering Definition of the concept of acceptance and how it can lead to freedom from suffering Definition of the concept of surrender and how it can lead to freedom from suffering Definition of the concept of letting go and how it can lead to freedom from suffering Definition of the concept of ego death and how it can lead to enlightenment Definition of the concept of ego transcendence and how it can lead to enlightenment Definition of the concept of self-realization and how it can lead to enlightenment Definition of the concept of enlightenment and how it relates to the realization of the true nature of reality Definition of the concept of self-inquiry and how it can be used as a tool to attain enlightenment Definition of the concept of meditation and how it can be used as a tool to attain enlightenment The concept of oneness is that all objects and things are connected in a unified field of consciousness and are literally one with everything, including all beings, plants, trees, animals, stars, and galaxies Non-duality refers to the realization that the separation between things is imaginary and a projection of one's own mind All differences between things are relative and exist only if believed to exist Truth, with a capital T, is the only thing that exists and is absolute, meaning it is true under all conditions The absolute is something that can be awakened to and is true in the ultimate sense, even if the universe is destroyed Infinity is absolute and everything that has ever happened or is happening is a manifestation of absolute infinity The concept of love becomes more meaningful and profound when awakened to oneness and non-duality The ego, or the sense of self, is seen as an illusion and the concept of "I" becomes less relevant The concept of time becomes less relevant and the present moment is seen as all that exists The concept of death becomes less relevant and is seen as just a change in form The concept of free will becomes less relevant as everything is seen as interconnected and part of the same whole The concept of enlightenment, or awakening, is the realization of all of these concepts and the understanding of their true nature. Reality is imaginary Everything, including physical objects, other people, and memories, is imagined and only exists as long as it is being imagined Reality is like a dream or hallucination Understanding that everything is imaginary allows for an understanding of how reality is created and what it really is Self design: realization that everything, including one's own body, is designed with infinite intelligence Birth is not a physical event, but rather the act of imagining one's own birth The concept of death is also imaginary The ultimate realization is that everything is one unified being, and that there is no separation between individuals or objects This understanding allows for the manipulation of reality and the creation of one's desired reality. The will that humans use for everyday tasks is a small part of God's will God's will, or infinite mind, is unlimited and can create anything Omniscience is an understanding of being rather than knowledge of facts The realization that consciousness is divine and everything is filled with magic and mystery Being, or the substance of reality, can be understood through awakening Non-duality is the realization that all is one Love is a fundamental aspect of reality Compassion and empathy allow for the expansion of consciousness The ultimate goal of spiritual awakening is unity with God and the understanding of one's true nature as an aspect of God. It is important to connect and integrate different insights and pieces of information over time Assembling these insights is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle Each insight can be profound and emotionally intense, leading to a range of reactions including denial, resistance, depression, and self-doubt It is possible to misinterpret or twist these insights, leading to self-deception It can be helpful to have guidance from someone who has gone through similar experiences and has a broad range of knowledge There is no one-size-fits-all approach to spiritual development, and it is important to be open to new perspectives Spiritual development can be a challenging and unpredictable process, but it can also be deeply rewarding and transformative. Psychedelics can help with self-exploration and setting intentions at the beginning of each trip Insights from psychedelic trips can be recorded and pieced together to create a big-picture view of consciousness and reality It is possible to achieve understanding without psychedelics, but they may offer a wider range of insights Different approaches, such as yoga or meditation, can offer a narrow range of insights Different traditions and teachings may use different language and metaphors to describe the same insights It is not guaranteed that a guru or teacher has realized all possible insights or facets of understanding There can be trade-offs between depth and level of mastery versus breadth in different approaches to self-exploration It can be difficult for a beginner to know which questions to ask a guru and whether their answers are valid or not It is important to approach self-exploration with an open mind and not limit oneself to a single method or tradition. There are technical skills and profound insights that can lead to success in life Realizing an insight does not guarantee a permanent embodiment of it Embodying insights is the hard part and can take a lot of work Even with profound insights, there may still be struggles and challenges to overcome There are millions of minor insights that can also be valuable and worth exploring It's important to focus on both the big and small insights in life Some traditional spiritual teachers may downplay the value of minor insights, but they can be useful for advancing and improving society It's important to keep an open mind and continue learning throughout life.

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Understanding Impermanence - Why Reality Is Always Changing https://youtu.be/ZCS4NsCdQaM Introduction to the concept of impermanence Impermanence is a fundamental teaching of Buddhism and Hinduism The term for impermanence in Pali is "Anisha," which means non-constant or impermanent The term for impermanence in Sanskrit is "Anitya," which also means non-constant The concept of impermanence is present in many spiritual traditions, not just Eastern traditions The concept of impermanence means that all form (including thoughts, emotions, and material objects) is non-constant and always arises and passes away Reality must be structured this way because the universe and our present experience (i.e. "God") is a shapeshifter Impermanence helps us to let go of attachments and to see the true nature of reality Practice exercises to help understand and experience impermanence in daily life The benefits of understanding and practicing impermanence in daily life A shapeshifter would be stuck in one form Locking a TV screen to one image would ruin the TV It may seem counterintuitive, but if a parent fully loved their child the way God does, they would let their child go and appreciate their impermanence Clinging to a child is a limited form of love, while letting them go is the unlimited form God wants a child to experience all possible incarnations and the infinity of what they are, which includes suffering, pain, disease, death, aging, and rebirth A parent may fear these things for their child and project their own fears onto them The loss of good things may seem like evidence of evil in the universe or God's imperfection, but it is actually evidence of absolute love and the importance of understanding impermanence Suffering and loss are necessary for growth and evolution The true nature of reality is impermanence, and it is important to understand and accept this in order to live a fulfilling and meaningful life Evolution is a continuous cycle of life If a species froze itself in a primitive form, there would be no room for the development of more complex or beautiful species The perspective of humans is limited and they are not thinking about future generations or the impact their actions have on others The concept of survival is based on the idea that one form must replace another, leading to a zero-sum game To try to make one's own form permanent is "devilry" and goes against the infinity of the universe Humans often try to freeze certain aspects of their lives, leading to evil in the world To extinguish evil, humans must let go of the desire to freeze certain things and instead embrace change The concept of good and evil is subjective and depends on one's perspective The ultimate goal is to realize one's own infinitude and to let go of the desire for permanence Video game invented by Nintendo Idea that video game should be a monopoly and only one game made This would be bad for creativity and diversity in video games God trying to maximize creative diversity in life Human species causing problems by overpopulating planet and killing off other species Diversity is an important aspect of reality Ethnocentric and white supremacist thinking is damaging Monopolies cannot be maintained in reality Impermanence of life makes it exciting and fresh Kisses made better by impermanence Appreciating differences and change Universe constantly expanding and changing God trying to bring about balance in the universe Human species needs to learn to share the planet with other species and not try to dominate everything The goal is not to freeze anything, but to allow for constant change and evolution The speaker believes that Sadhguru's teachings are good overall, but they may become corrupt in the future The speaker suggests that the attempt to codify and strictly follow Sadhguru's teachings may lead to corruption, as it is easy to change a small part of the teachings and have students blindly memorize it The speaker argues that students must fully understand and integrate the concept of impermanence in order to avoid corruption of teachings The speaker uses the example of the English language to illustrate the idea that languages, and perhaps teachings, evolve over time and cannot be fixed or preserved in their current form The speaker mentions corporations that cling to outdated business models and products, citing examples such as Kodak, Polaroid, and Blockbuster The speaker criticizes corporations that continue to sell cigarettes despite the knowledge that they cause cancer and harm people's health There is a paradox between permanence and impermanence The relative world (Maya, samsara, or the "world of form") is impermanent, while the true self (Godhead, emptiness, Nirvana, or formlessness) is permanent True enlightenment is realizing that these two things are actually the same It takes multiple awakenings to fully understand this, as the first awakening involves realizing the distinction between form and formlessness The idea that form is formlessness and Nirvana is Maya is not unique to Buddhism These ideas have been present in various cultures and traditions around the world for thousands of years The truth about the nature of reality is not of human origin This work involves realizing oneness at deeper and deeper levels It is important not to get caught up in specific traditions and instead to understand that these ideas are universal truths that have been present throughout human history. Philosophy can be seen as a waste of time, but it can also be very beneficial Tendency to seek pleasure and material things is the problem in people's lives The goal of this work is to introduce people to the depth and complexity of life Philosophy can seem abstract and disconnected from real-world consequences, but it takes time and patience to see the significance This work is a slow, long-term process, not a sprint Only a small percentage of the material has been shared so far Most people do not engage in deep questioning or introspection Asking deep questions can be unpopular and not financially rewarding The goal is to inspire people to ask deeper questions and to live more fulfilling lives

How Fear Works - Part 2 - The Ultimate Guide To Dealing With Fear https://youtu.be/3ouiCKtqbCo Fear is necessary for basic survival The work of Actualized.org is focused on going beyond basic survival Fear is relative and can be irrational Fear is self-biased and selfish Fear is often imaginary and a projection of our own beliefs and experiences It is important to recognize the role of our thoughts and beliefs in creating fear We can use mindfulness and self-inquiry to identify and challenge our fearful thoughts We can take action to face our fears and build confidence It is important to have a support system and seek help when needed The ultimate goal is to live beyond fear and find peace and freedom. The idea that the fear of self is similar to the fear of other, reality, God, consciousness, truth, and love The process of expanding one's sense of self to transcend fear The concept of God being the total absence of fear and the acceptance of oneself The idea that humans are currently God, but not conscious of it The process of deepening one's realization of this concept and shedding fear as a result The challenge of rewiring the mind and achieving emotional mastery in order to fully transcend fear The possibility that only hardcore mystics like Jesus or Buddha may fully transcend fear The importance of letting go of the ego in order to transcend fear and achieve enlightenment The role of consciousness in the process of transcending fear and the concept of non-dual consciousness Fear is a feeling that can be distinguished from other feelings like anger, happiness, sexual arousal, and frustration Thoughts contribute to the feeling of fear, but fear is not the same as a thought It is important to practice mindfulness to distinguish fear from other feelings Fear can be a valuable indicator of potentially harmful or dangerous situations, but in an absolute sense, all fear is false and inaccurate perception It is important to make relativistic distinctions between different types of fear, but ultimately, fear is untruthful and relative to one's survival and the identity they cling to It is difficult for people to give up their lives or the comforts they have, and often they can't because of the potential consequences The goal is to be able to experience fear and not be afraid of it It is possible to work through fear and get to the other side, where one can experience life without fear This process involves learning to feel fear and be present with it, rather than avoiding or reacting to it It takes patience and practice to work through fear, but ultimately it leads to a greater sense of freedom and understanding of the true nature of reality Two people go on a trip and take LSD One person takes a full dose while the other takes a quarter dose to remain aware They trip all day and nothing unusual happens As the sun sets, they hear footsteps and rustling in the bushes The footsteps get louder and closer, but they do not see an animal They become scared and make noise and run back to the car They suspect it was a small black bear, but never saw it The story illustrates the difference between fear and caution Some obstacles in life need to be taken seriously Fear-based religions or spiritual teachings are corrupt and false God does not want us to fear him Fear can prevent us from learning and growing It is important to face our fears and find the courage to overcome them quitting current job to start a new business will bring new challenges and require personal growth overcoming fears and building self-esteem and confidence 10 years ago, made the decision to quit comfortable job and start a business, overcame various fears and it was a good decision committing to a relationship that one is afraid to commit to can be bold and push comfort zone breaking off a dysfunctional relationship and raising standards to find a new partner can be bold and scary, but can lead to personal growth approaching someone in a social setting, even if it may be rejected, can lead to personal growth and make it easier to approach others in the future asking for a raise or pursuing a dream can be bold moves moving to a new country can be a bold and scary decision, but can lead to personal growth and new experiences Fear is often based on future events, not present ones Even if there is a bear in the room, fear of the bear is based on thoughts of what it might do in the future It is difficult, but possible, to conquer fear in dangerous situations Technique number 6 for dealing with fear is using psychedelics Psychedelics can help with PTSD and end-of-life fears Psychedelics can also help with anxiety and depression It is important to use psychedelics safely and responsibly The most important thing is to develop a daily meditation practice The speaker suggests using visualization as a way to feel more positive and crowd out negative thoughts Visualization involves imagining a positive outcome for a situation that may cause fear or anxiety It is important to do visualization daily, even if only for a few minutes at a time Visualization can increase confidence and help generate positive ideas and strategies It is important to be proactive in creating one's life rather than simply letting it happen While visualization and other methods for combating fear take effort, most people do not do them because they are lazy and complacent The speaker suggests finding a coach or mentor to help with personal growth and overcoming fear. Fear is a natural part of life and can be healthy if it is dealt with in a healthy way Asking someone about their fears can be a powerful way to build rapport and understand them better Understanding and communicating about fear can be important for leadership There is no magic trick for overcoming fear, but facing and dealing with it can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the universe Avoiding fear and avoiding dealing with it can have negative consequences in life Ultimately, fear is often a fear of love and the realization that everything is one and interconnected Life pushes us to confront and explore more of ourselves, but this can be threatening to our limited ego and petty attachments The key to dealing with fear is to face it, understand it, and recognize that it is a natural part of life.

How Fear Works - Part 1 - The Ultimate Guide To Dealing With Fear https://youtu.be/meiMUbYEQ4U Introduction to the two-part series on fear Importance of understanding fear and its deep, existential nature Lack of proper education on fear in society Materialistic focus in society hinders understanding of fear Fear is a universal problem of consciousness, not just a psychological issue Fear has both physiological and psychological effects on the body Fight or flight response to fear Fear can be positive in certain situations, such as alerting us to danger Fear can also be negative and lead to avoidance or anxiety Fear can be irrational or irrational The ego and fear Fear can be used to manipulate and control people Fear is linked to the unknown and the future Fear can hold us back from achieving our goals and living our full potential Fear is a key component in doing accurate science Fear can prevent accurate perception of reality Identity is closely tied to fear What you identify with defines what you fear, and vice versa Examples of different identities (mother/father, career, possessions, success/fame/status) and the corresponding fears that come with them All fear is relative to personal identity People will constantly battle the things they fear Deep examination of fear and how to overcome it is necessary Fear ultimately boils down to a loss of self Making oneself up involves lying to oneself that one has made oneself up, because otherwise the "game is up" and one's identity is revealed as arbitrary Identities form at a young age and can be difficult to change due to social reactions and personal attachments The ultimate fear is death, both physical and psychological (death of self-image) Examples of extreme attachments to identity include radical Muslims and suicide bombers Everyone experiences these attachments to identity to some degree The key to overcoming fear is to understand that one's identity is not fixed, but rather it is something that can be changed and that change does not equal a loss of self The key to finding true happiness is to let go of attachments to identity and to embrace change and uncertainty. Widespread fear exists in society Different levels and gradations of fear Materialist paradigm influences belief in the reality of fear Fear is relative to how one defines oneself Danger is also relative Objectivity is a product of subjective perceptions and interpretation Fear can be manipulated and used for control Ways to overcome fear include understanding its nature and seeking a higher perspective Fear can be transformed into something positive through understanding and acceptance Nervousness can dominate you and cause unconscious reactions Real power is being conscious and responding consciously even in danger Most daily fears are minor and can be analyzed and practiced with mindfulness Fear is resistance to a future experience To overcome fear, surrender to the thing being feared Attachment creates fear, so letting go of attachments can eliminate fear Practice overcoming fear with small things before moving on to bigger challenges Surrendering to fear allows you to experience it and learn from it, rather than avoiding it Our minds often exaggerate the negative outcomes of feared experiences It is possible to train the mind to not resist feared experiences Practice surrendering to fear in small ways, gradually increasing the level of challenge It is important to be honest with yourself about what you are afraid of Allow yourself to feel and experience fear, rather than trying to suppress it When facing a feared experience, take deep breaths, focus on the present moment, and accept the uncertainty of the future Remember that fear is just a feeling and cannot harm you physically Recognize that you have the strength and resources to handle difficult situations, even if you feel afraid. Opposite of what you may think: experiencing and surrendering to any experience is a sign of strength, not weakness This type of strength is spiritual, not physical Most people believe it is impossible to fully experience and not resist any experience, but this is because they think it is an ideology or a way to psych oneself up True strength comes from being fully conscious and realizing that no harm is actually done to you, even if something physically harmful happens This requires surrendering the belief that you are a physical body and aligning with truth (capital T) Fear is difficult to work with because it is irrational and attached to survival, but it can be overcome with consciousness and truth This requires a lot of work and may not be possible for most people due to their lack of consciousness about truth Person is talking about different types of fears: macro fears (big, consistent fears that affect behavior and decisions) and micro fears (small, everyday fears that dominate daily life and thoughts) Examples of macro fears: fear of losing money, fear of looking stupid in public, fear of losing attractiveness Examples of micro fears: fear of running out of toilet paper, fear of getting caught in a lie, fear of forgetting something important, fear of driving over a speed bump too fast, fear of spilling something on your clothes Micro fears can seem small and insignificant, but they can dominate daily life and shape habits and survival strategies Importance of developing mindfulness to recognize and address these micro fears Life is a love simulator that presents fear in order to be transcended through love Fear is often overcome through reacting against it or avoiding it, rather than understanding that it is an illusion Real growth and a permanent solution to fear comes from confronting and understanding it as an illusion Avoiding fear leads to stagnation and a victim mentality To truly overcome fear and use it as a tool for growth, it is necessary to confront it directly This may take time and effort, but it is the key to transcending fear and living a more fulfilling life Love and consciousness are key to overcoming fear Fear is a natural response that can be helpful in short-term survival situations Fear can become a negative emotion if it is not resolved and instead creates a cycle of negative motivation Negative motivation (acting on fear) only solves problems in the short term and does not lead to long-term resolution Fear can be unhealthy in the long term and prevent growth and achievement A better approach is to let go of fear and instead focus on vision, love, and higher values Homework assignment: observe micro fears every day for a week and write them down at the end of each day

What Is Love - Part 2 - The Brutal Nature Of Love https://youtu.be/d7B7A3GBdMw Introduction to the topic of love, warning that the content may be controversial and offensive Mention of previous experience at an Enlightenment intensive retreat Encounter with Buddhists at the retreat who had a narrow view of what enlightenment should be The leader of the retreat's decision to not allow dogmatic Buddhists at future retreats Emphasis on the existential aspects of love in the speaker's teachings Love as a radical and controversial topic that is easily misunderstood and abused Definition of love as the realization of unity and non-separation The importance of understanding the nature of love and its connection to the self Love as a way of being, rather than an emotion or concept The brutal nature of love, including the challenges and struggles it can bring The necessity of facing and overcoming these challenges in order to fully realize love The interconnectedness of all beings and the role of love in recognizing and embracing this interdependence The power of love to transform and transcend the ego The potential for love to bring about a shift in consciousness and bring about healing and liberation The importance of surrendering to love and letting go of the ego's control The role of honesty and vulnerability in the journey towards realizing love. The protagonist in the movie has a dog who is with him the whole time At the end of the movie, the dog is bitten by zombies and becomes a zombie The protagonist tries to save the dog by administering medicine, but it is unsuccessful The protagonist realizes that he has to kill the dog, his best friend, in order to save it from suffering as a zombie The scene is emotional and shows the brutality of love The scene leads to a discussion about the gravity of love and reality Love and reality are the same thing, and the infinite scope of reality creates brutality Most people have a narrow perspective of reality and do not understand the full scope of it From a wider perspective, it becomes clear that all aspects of reality, including brutality, are inherent to the infinity of consciousness Consciousness, or the protagonist in the movie, must confront and accept all aspects of itself in order to truly understand and embody love and reality. Universal law: if something is happening and you can't see the love in it, your perspective isn't wide enough Corollary: if you see someone doing "evil," they are acting in the name of love from their perspective Example: lion hunting an antelope is essential for survival and therefore contributes to the overall love of the universe Example: person committing a crime may be doing so out of love for their family or community The universe is constantly seeking to maximize love and evolve towards higher levels of consciousness This means that everyone and everything is acting in the name of love, even if it doesn't appear that way from our limited perspective. The speaker discusses the complexity and interconnectedness of reality, using the example of a man who builds landing gear for drones used in bombings in the Middle East The man's children are unaware of the source of their Christmas gifts, which were funded by the man's job building landing gear for drones The speaker argues that without understanding the interconnectedness of reality, it is impossible to fully understand love The speaker introduces the example of cancer, explaining that it is often caused by lifestyle factors such as unhealthy food and chemicals in products The speaker suggests that society's enjoyment of modern conveniences and products, such as fast food and plastic products, is a form of love The speaker discusses the interconnectedness of cancer and modern society, explaining that cancer treatments and medical technology also contribute to the problem The speaker concludes by urging the listener to consider the complexity and interconnectedness of reality and to strive to live in harmony with it. Cheating in a relationship can be caused by love It is difficult to admit, especially if you have been cheated on The person who cheated may have loved the person they cheated on, but their actions were motivated by other factors such as boredom or temptation Love can lead to negative actions, such as a husband beating his wife Negative actions can be caused by a person's history and psychology It is important to understand the factors that led to negative actions in order to address the underlying issues and potentially prevent similar actions in the future Love is a complex emotion that can manifest in many different ways It is important to recognize and address negative expressions of love in order to create healthy relationships. The pursuit of love is serious and truthful Contemplate how survival and devilry (destruction, death, suffering, killing, pain) are crucial to love Without survival, nothing can exist and happiness cannot be achieved Devilry is necessary for survival, but hating and making mockery of God is a low consciousness activity Love is directly proportional to level of consciousness; the more conscious, the more self-acceptance and self-love, leading to love for the whole world Evil occurs when consciousness is less than infinite; it is not created by God Work on increasing self-love and self-acceptance to conquer evil and raise consciousness Love and consciousness are interconnected; love is the highest form of consciousness The ego (self-centeredness) is the opposite of love and blocks growth in consciousness Love is the answer to all problems; it is the foundation of all solutions Love is the highest form of intelligence and the only true power Love can conquer all obstacles and bring peace and happiness. The speaker imagines different scenarios in which one might become a disabled person, an ugly person, a mentally ill person, a murderer, a rapist, a cannibal, a tyrant or dictator, a feminist, a white nationalist, a thief, a greedy criminal CEO, and asks the listener to imagine fully embracing these identities without fear or resistance. The speaker suggests that this complete selflessness and desire to explore all possible states of consciousness is equivalent to God and is the reason for the existence of life. The speaker asserts that everything, including the present moment, is being imagined by God, and that God's selflessness allows for selfishness to exist. The speaker advises that in order to be a good person, one should be conscious, surrender fears and personal needs, and practice non-judgment and self-acceptance. One approach is described as masculine and Zen-like The other approach is described as feminine and heart-centered, possibly with Christian influences The speaker believes that combining these two approaches is a more "juicy" and fulfilling way to do this work, compared to just the cold and stoic Zen approach

The Power Of Letting Go - How To Overcome Clinginess, Attachment, OCD https://youtu.be/AlB6OklejyA Introduction to the concept of letting go and how it can transform your life Description of a simple technique for letting go, which involves identifying something within your experience and letting it go Suggestion to turn the technique into a game that you play with yourself every day Examples of applying the technique, such as letting go of an itch on your face, an opinion or judgment about someone else, or a desire for a certain outcome The importance of noticing and feeling things before letting them go The role of consciousness in the process of letting go The benefits of letting go, including increased happiness, freedom, and improved relationships Tips for applying the technique in daily life, such as setting aside dedicated time for practice and letting go of one thing at a time The potential challenges of letting go and how to overcome them The idea that letting go is a lifelong practice and the importance of being consistent with it. Practicing letting go of negative thoughts and feelings in order to improve mental health and well-being Examples of negative thoughts and feelings to let go of: Criticizing and getting angry at co-workers Judging others Not feeling like doing homework Obsessing over others' perceptions of you Feeling snubbed by a friend Feeling inadequate compared to others Being annoyed by physical flaws or insecurities about appearance Feeling like quitting on a project Rushing and feeling stressed Worries about finances Tension in the body Urge to lie, cheat, steal, or manipulate Needing to have the last word in an argument Need for perfection Desiring revenge Holding grudges Feeling entitled Comparing oneself to others Procrastination It may take many attempts to let go of these negative thoughts and feelings Being aware of one's actions on a micro level can help with this technique The act of taking insults personally and repressing the desire to get back at someone can lead to obsessive thoughts and behaviors, also known as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Letting go of negative thoughts and desires can lead to a more satisfied and less neurotic way of living Perfectionism and neurotic behavior can hinder creative endeavors, such as art Letting go does not necessarily make a person cold-hearted or unable to feel emotions Detachment and stoicism can be learned through practice and can lead to increased confidence and poise Allowing for the possibility that things may not go as planned can lead to better outcomes and a sense of control in life Letting go can lead to a sense of inner peace and the ability to handle stress more effectively The practice of letting go can be beneficial in relationships and lead to greater empathy and understanding. The speaker is talking about a technique for letting go The technique involves practicing letting go every day The goal is to eventually let go of the need to be alive, one's life story, self-involvement, internal dialogue, worry and fear, physical pain, and attachments to people and things The technique will be useful in various areas of life, such as business, family, health, and finances The technique is simple and fundamental, and is powerful because it helps regulate the "bottleneck" through which all of life comes It is important to practice the technique now in order to be prepared for when everything must be let go (death) The technique is like investing in a retirement account, with small payoffs at first and larger payoffs later The technique will be especially helpful when using psychedelics, meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices

What Is Truth - The Definitive Answer https://youtu.be/nvaPmKQVIuQ Introduction to the topic of truth Claim that the speaker has become directly conscious of absolute truth and that others can too Explanation that truth is not understood by scientists, academics, philosophers, priests, or rabbis Importance of understanding truth and the need for serious pursuit and homework to understand it Personal story of how the speaker became aware of truth Definition of truth as "the nature of reality itself" Explanation that truth is not a belief, ideology, or religion, but something that can be directly experienced Discussion of the role of the ego in preventing people from understanding truth Explanation that truth is beyond words and language, and must be directly experienced to be understood Emphasis on the importance of the individual's own direct experience and understanding of truth, rather than relying on external sources or authorities Conclusion with encouragement to seek and understand the truth for oneself The concept of truth is that it corresponds to an objective, external reality The correspondence theory of truth is problematic because it only considers symbols and concepts in the mind There is a difference between the actual sky being blue and believing the sky is blue Truth is not just a matter of correspondence, but also involves a cognitive process Relative truth is a second-order concept, and has an opposite of falsehood Absolute truth is not easily described through words, but can be experienced through an exercise of focusing on one's hand Absolute truth is not dependent on language or concepts, and is not subject to change Absolute truth is an experience of pure consciousness, and is not separate from the self The realization of absolute truth can bring about a shift in perspective and understanding of the world. The text discusses the idea that everything in reality, including atoms, molecules, and humans, is ultimately made of math and truth The concept of truth is defined as "that which is the case" and includes everything that has ever happened, is happening, and will happen The text presents the equation "1 + 1 = 3" as an example of something that is false when interpreted symbolically, but true when considered in terms of its "isness" or "being" The text suggests that this understanding of truth allows us to go beyond science and the self-reference problem, and to see reality in a different way The text suggests that this understanding of reality allows us to see the big picture and the small picture at the same time, and to understand the interconnectedness of everything The text concludes by encouraging the reader to consider this perspective and to try to understand the deeper meaning behind things rather than simply interpreting them symbolically. The truth is difficult to understand and requires a "massive awakening" It is a catch-22 to try to understand the truth because one must already know the truth in order to do so The truth is not a thought or something that the brain or mind holds The truth exists regardless of the existence of the universe The truth is absolute and inescapable The truth is prior to all physical objects, time, space, and the universe Subjective experience may be an obstacle to understanding the truth The ultimate truth is beyond all concepts and language The ultimate truth is the foundation of all reality The ultimate truth is the source of consciousness We can have a direct experience of the ultimate truth through spiritual practices such as meditation This direct experience of the ultimate truth can bring about a transformation in our understanding and perception of reality. Truth is a multi-dimensional concept with many layers, aspects, and degrees Truth is consciousness, the whole universe, God, love, uncaused, self-created, eternal, not localized, intelligent and sentient, good, with no beginning or end, form and formlessness, all-powerful, the present moment, mysterious and mystical, self-awareness, self-illuminating, omniscient, a solution to all human problems, and you Truth includes all dualities and distinctions and differences Truth is life-transforming and has many practical implications Truth is not something that can be turned into an ideology Truth is radical, awesome and terrifying, paradise and total perfection Understanding one aspect of truth does not mean you understand all aspects of truth Truth did not come from anywhere and is nowhere Truth is nothing, which is everything, which is infinity The truth is exactly what is happening right now, exactly as it is The truth is always present, but we often don't see it due to the veil of illusion The process of understanding truth involves piercing through the veil of illusion repeatedly until understanding stabilizes This is just the beginning, and there is more to learn about truth Truth is both non-dual and dual At the highest level of non-dual consciousness, there is only one absolute truth Most people live in a dualistic state of consciousness, where relative truths are useful for manipulating reality Absolute truth is the substance of the entire universe Usefulness and practicality are part of absolute truth Asking "what's in it for me" when pursuing truth is a limited way of thinking The pursuit of truth is an end in itself and can bring a sense of fulfillment and meaning to life Understanding truth can bring about changes in behavior and actions The pursuit of truth requires letting go of ego and attachments. The speaker is trying to communicate the significance of discovering the absolute truth and how it can transform a person They try to make their teachings interesting and engaging, sometimes using dramatic or emotional language They make outrageous claims, but the significance of discovering the truth will outweigh those claims It is not egotistical to claim to know the absolute truth, but it is important to experience and understand it for oneself Be wary of anyone who claims to know the truth and uses it as part of their brand or teaching, as it could be a tactic used by those who seek to co-opt the truth Truth is not a property of the mind or brain, and it is not a human phenomenon Go deeper in understanding truth and be wary of any belief system or ideology that claims to have all the answers Truth can be difficult to understand and accept, and it may challenge or contradict previously held beliefs Do not be afraid to question and challenge your own beliefs and understandings of truth The journey to understanding truth is a personal one, and it may not be the same for everyone The speaker's content is not ideological, but rather serves a pragmatic purpose The content is meant to be used as mental scaffolding, to be used and discarded as needed The content is not meant to be worshipped or taken as gospel, but rather to be used as a tool to motivate, inspire, and engage the viewer The viewer should not study the content in the same way that Christians study the Bible, but rather use it as a tool to learn and discover new information Once the content is no longer useful, it should be discarded The viewer should not cling too closely to the content, but rather use it to enhance their life.

Self-Bias - Why All Worldviews Are So Skewed https://youtu.be/qMqNRUILvHc The concept of self-bias, or the tendency for individuals to present arguments in favor of their own beliefs and against those of others, is a problem in epistemology (the study of human knowledge) Self-bias is present in all philosophical and intellectual pursuits, including science, religion, politics, etc. The speaker noticed this pattern while reading various philosophical texts as a teenager and was struck by the lack of fairness and genuine inquiry into the nature of reality The speaker believes that self-bias is a major problem that is not acknowledged by Western philosophers and that there are no simple solutions to this problem One solution to self-bias is to recognize and acknowledge it, and to try to be aware of and control for it when seeking knowledge or understanding Another solution is to engage with people who hold different beliefs and viewpoints, as this can help to expose and challenge one's own biases The importance of self-bias and the need to address it extends beyond just personal beliefs, as it can also have significant implications for society and the way we interact with each other. The speaker is discussing the concept of self-bias, or the tendency to favor one's own worldview and create pseudo evidence and arguments to support it This self-bias can be seen in how people argue for or against the existence of God, and can lead to skewed reasoning and a lack of genuine inquiry The legal system recognizes the problem of self-bias through the concept of conflict of interest and recusal, but this concept should be extended to other areas such as business, science, and religion The importance of recognizing and addressing self-bias is to have an accurate perception of reality, as it can distort one's perception, emotions, actions, and relationships To address self-bias, it is necessary to recognize and acknowledge it, and to seek out diverse perspectives and experiences that challenge one's own beliefs This can be difficult due to the ego, which wants to maintain its sense of self and importance, and the fear of losing one's identity or being judged by others for changing one's beliefs To overcome self-bias, it is necessary to develop self-awareness, self-honesty, and the ability to question one's own beliefs and assumptions. People construct defense mechanisms and schemes of rationalization to defend against the truth The value and power of a defense mechanism is in the denial that you are using it Lying to oneself is important for tricking others Survival may require tricking others, but first requires tricking oneself This results in the multitude of worldviews that exist People are blind to how their own mind constructs reality towards their own survival Evidence and proof cannot be trusted because people are self-biased It is easy to see this problem in others, but difficult to see it in oneself The less conscious and more ego a person has, the thicker and more distorted their sense of self and perception of reality This leads to more self-bias and extreme defense mechanisms Low consciousness can lead to violence Skepticism involves seriously considering doubt about one's own beliefs and worldviews It is important to be aware of one's own self-bias and defenses in order to break through them and accurately perceive reality Europeans colonized South America, Indonesia, and the Philippines Natives and Europeans traded and had sexual relations Europeans were selfish and ruthless, and didn't respect native customs or fair trade agreements Europeans treated natives like animals and called them savages This behavior led to conflict and many Europeans died Colonialism is a form of bullying, with the Europeans being more advanced and scheming Europeans tried to bully natives into submission, enslave them, or make unfair trade deals Europeans also raped native women Plantation owners saw slaves as animals and treated them cruelly These actions were motivated by self-bias, as the plantation owners saw themselves as superior to the slaves These philosophies justified ownership and cruel treatment In order to maintain these philosophies, plantation owners were self-biased and came up with justifications for their actions If they were fair and objective, they would see that there is no difference between themselves and the slaves except for the color of their skin Slaves fought back and many slave owners were killed The actions of the Europeans and plantation owners were motivated by self-bias and a desire to maintain their power and control over others. The speaker talks about a video they made about the pickup community The video is one of their most downvoted The speaker believes the downvotes come from members of the pickup community, who do not want to admit that their behavior is self-biased and manipulative towards women The speaker mentions how sex is a fundamental human need and how unfulfilled sexual desires can lead to corruption and temptation The speaker discusses the concept of self-bias, using examples such as war and the relationship between the Romans and Carthaginians The speaker believes that self-bias is a natural human tendency and it is difficult to overcome The speaker advises to try to be aware of self-bias and to seek out diverse viewpoints to help mitigate it Reductionist dogma is an oversimplified belief system South bias refers to favoritism towards one's own family and friends over others Nepotism is the practice of putting family members into positions of power without regard for their qualifications or merit Nepotism is common in developing countries and was a problem in Europe and America in the past Trump is an example of a leader who engages in nepotism by appointing his incompetent children to positions of power Nepotism is a corruption of government and has been addressed through laws in Europe and America Self bias can also be present in romantic relationships, where one party may prioritize their own needs over those of their partner To combat self bias, it is important to recognize and try to overcome it, and to treat others with fairness and consideration. The main idea of the text is that self-bias can have negative consequences for an individual and for society. Self-bias can prevent self-reflection and lead to a distorted view of the world. This distorted view can result in bad decision-making and negative outcomes, such as death and suffering. Self-bias can also lead to cultural intolerance, violence, oppression, exploitation, and corruption. It can impede healthy relationships and genuine communication. It can prevent the discovery of truth and God. It can cause people to be indifferent to the problems and suffering of others. It can cause problems to be viewed as only relevant if they affect an individual personally. Socrates believed in the rule of law and willingly accepted his punishment of death by drinking a cup of poison (hemlock) The scene is depicted in the painting "The Death of Socrates" by Jacques Louie de vide Socrates demonstrated integrity, objectivity, and impartiality in calmly accepting his punishment In his last moments, Socrates talked to those present and explained the effects of the poison, and said that it is irrational to fear death since it is unknown The painting "The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of his Sons" also depicts a scene from ancient Rome where Brutus, a founder of the Roman Republic, must sentence his own sons to death for conspiring to bring a tyrant to power and overthrow the Republic Brutus' decision demonstrates the power of integrity and the ability to prioritize principles over personal connections Objectivity and impartiality are not taught in school or university because they would undermine the institution These qualities are important in the work of understanding and seeking truth The reward for living an unbiased life is truth, God, immortality, and infinite love It takes work and faith to fully understand and actualize the benefits of an unbiased life The author recommends searching for a book with the word "mistakes" in the title to learn about self bias and soft justification The author's website, actualized.org, has resources and insights on spirituality, a book list, a life purpose course, and a forum for discussion The author's teachings and perspectives may be influenced by their own biases, including their personality, teaching style, and preferences for certain spiritual paths and methods The author has tried to expose readers to various schools and teachings in order to mitigate any harmful biases in their own teachings.

Conscious Politics - Part 4 - 100+ Specific Policy Proposals https://youtu.be/XSV0ZhD_yvw Introduction to conscious policy proposals Emphasis on the importance of concrete policy proposals in addition to principles and foundations Policy proposals will be specific to America, but may be applicable to other countries Policy proposals are not dogmatic and may be changed if they do not work as intended Policy proposals will focus on core issues and some may be immediately implementable while others may be radical and take longer to implement Policies will be presented in no particular order First policy proposal: criminalization of money in politics and corporate lobbying Second policy proposal: campaign finance reform, including publicly funded elections and limits on campaign spending Third policy proposal: stronger anti-trust regulations and breakup of large corporations Fourth policy proposal: universal basic income Fifth policy proposal: free education through college level Sixth policy proposal: universal healthcare Seventh policy proposal: decarbonization and transition to clean energy Eighth policy proposal: housing as a human right, including increased funding for public housing and rent control Ninth policy proposal: criminal justice reform, including ending the war on drugs and reducing mass incarceration Tenth policy proposal: strengthened labor protections, including a higher minimum wage and improved working conditions Eleventh policy proposal: immigration reform, including a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Twelfth policy proposal: foreign policy focused on diplomacy and international cooperation rather than military intervention Thirteenth policy proposal: protection and restoration of the environment, including preserving natural habitats and addressing climate change Conclusion and emphasis on the importance of long-term planning in policy making. Federal propositions could solve gridlock in Congress and allow for issues like marijuana legalization and gun regulation to be voted on Ban on lobbyists holding public office needed to prevent corruption Higher taxation on extreme wealth necessary to address widening gap between rich and rest of citizens Need for wealth redistribution through taxes and government programs Single payer healthcare system would save money and provide better care for all citizens Voting reforms, including automatic voter registration and making Election Day a national holiday, needed to increase voter participation Need for campaign finance reform to reduce influence of money in politics Squatting on real estate to resell it later should have disincentives Taxpayers should be able to choose where some of their tax dollars go Government should send reports on how tax dollars are used Stronger penalties for corruption and white collar crime CEOs of large corporations engaging in corrupt practices should be held accountable Political campaign finance reform is necessary Alternative voting systems, such as ranked choice voting, should be implemented Higher taxes on the wealthy to fund necessary social programs Investment in green energy and infrastructure to combat climate change Investment in education and training programs to prepare workers for the future Universal healthcare and guaranteed basic income as possible solutions to social issues Secret budgets for exporting people out of the country to torture them should not exist These programs are secret because the public would be outraged if they found out about them Decisions to have these programs are based on fear The US military is large and advanced enough that these programs are unnecessary Americans should not be fearful and should set a better example for the world through consciousness, love, and selflessness The military budget should be drastically reduced and corruption within the military should be addressed The US should stop selling weapons and bombs overseas, particularly to shady countries Creative energy and resources should be directed towards building infrastructure and improving education, science, space exploration, and healthcare within the US The US should work towards denuclearization through high-level negotiations and UN diplomacy The US should also work towards disarmament, particularly in regards to nuclear weapons The US should prioritize environmental protection and sustainability The US should focus on diplomacy and peaceful resolution of conflicts rather than military intervention The US should prioritize fairness and justice in its domestic and foreign policies The US should work towards universal healthcare and a universal basic income for all citizens The minimum wage is a big problem and is not a living wage Many people try to survive on minimum wage but can't Predatory industries (banking, marketing, finance, stocks and Wall Street, military-industrial complex, Big Oil, chemical companies, tech companies, pharmaceutical companies, communication companies, healthcare, insurance, credit card companies, payday loans) need regulation These industries are manipulative and leech money from consumers Wealthiest paid professions are in industries that provide the least value to society The system is rigged in favor of these industries, which do not want to do legitimate work and instead want to exploit the work of others Removing regulation and getting rid of government, as libertarians want, will only make the problem worse Government is a proxy negotiator for citizens who are unable to deal with these powerful industries on their own Usury and lending, hidden interest rates and fees, need regulation The wealthiest people are not the ones doing the most valuable work for society The wealthy elite benefit from the status quo and work to maintain it The solution is to regulate these industries and redistribute wealth to create a more equitable society. Advancements in technology can help with resource management and recycling Scarcity mentality is a belief that there are not enough resources for everyone Poverty, hunger, and homelessness can be eliminated with the proper will and compassion Environmental regulation is necessary for a variety of reasons, including global warming and pollution Renewable energy and carbon taxes on polluters can help with environmental issues Subsidies for solar and electric vehicles, as well as government research programs for better battery technology, can help with the adoption of electric vehicles Toxicity testing of food, water, air, products, and cosmetics is necessary to ensure safety for consumers A publicly accessible government database can provide information on the safety of products and air pollution levels in specific areas Government regulation of advertising is necessary to protect consumers from false or misleading information Access to education and healthcare should be a basic human right, and should be provided for free or at low cost Climate change is a major issue that must be addressed through international cooperation and action. Science has become corrupted by corporations and is not pursued for the truth, but rather for profit and what can be marketed to consumers Science does not seriously study topics such as enlightenment, awakening, mysticism, paranormal activity, or natural cures because there is no financial gain in these areas compared to military, oil, and pharmaceuticals Science is primarily focused on developing technologies that can be directly marketed, rather than truth and understanding Libertarian principles contribute to the corruption of science Supreme Court reform is needed, possibly including term limits and direct voting or elections of Supreme Court nominees Term limits are also needed for elected government positions, such as Congress, to refresh the group with new, progressive members The problem with politics is that there are too many politicians who are more concerned with their own interests and careers than the well-being of society The education system needs reform to prioritize critical thinking and creativity, rather than just memorization and test-taking The media is controlled by a small number of corporations and censors information that does not align with their interests Social media algorithms prioritize content that generates the most engagement, leading to echo chambers and the spread of misinformation We need to shift our priorities from materialism and consumerism to holistic well-being and sustainability for the benefit of society and the planet. Many politicians are not addressing the issue of improving public schools Some Democratic politicians have good proposals, but are not focusing on public schools Republicans and conservatives do not care about improving public schools The education secretary appointed by Trump wants to undermine and defund public schools Public education can be effective if properly funded and structured Public schools should prioritize teaching wisdom, exploration, and self-actualization School should also teach mindfulness, meditation, spirituality, and consciousness Classes on metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy, psychology, and sociology should be included in education Basic life skills, such as cooking and fitness, and business and marketing skills should also be taught Education should focus on personal development and self-help, with traditional subjects being secondary NASA should focus on exploring outer space and potentially finding and interacting with extraterrestrial life A meteor defense system should be developed and funded by international space agencies to protect against asteroid or meteor strikes The Consumer Protection Agency should be expanded and funded to protect against corporate fraud and exploitation An anti-corruption enforcement agency should be created to root out corruption in government, police, and public and corporate life Health care should be free and accessible to all, with cheap government-produced generic drugs and an emphasis on preventative care Holistic medicine should be researched, taught, and taken seriously in schools and universities Free gym access should be provided to address obesity in America A technology safety testing center should be created to test new technologies, gadgets, and emerging fields such as cloning, genetic engineering, AI, virtual reality, and addictive websites and social media New chemicals, plastics, and materials should be tested for safety before being widely used A national service program should be implemented to provide job training and education to young people A clean energy research and development agency should be created to focus on developing and implementing clean energy sources A national food safety agency should be created to regulate and enforce food safety standards. Mental safety checks needed for gun ownership Cannot be an abuser of children or spouse Cannot have a mental illness Cannot be on antidepressants Guns should have locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized use US territories should be allowed to be independent or become states Companies outsourcing jobs should not be eligible for subsidies or government contracts Free kindergarten and pre-K should be available Online and brick-and-mortar stores should be taxed equally Regulation needed for AI, facial recognition, genetic engineering, and man-machine interfaces to prevent abuse by corporations Public forum needed for serious policy discussion Special regulation needed for predatory advertising and marketing Ban on junk food, pharmaceutical, military, fossil fuel, and credit card/payday loan ads Ban on single-use plastics Increase funding for renewable energy research Public ownership of utilities Higher taxes on luxury goods Implement a universal basic income Decriminalize drugs and provide treatment options Abolish the death penalty Implement ranked choice voting Increase funding for public education Implement term limits for politicians The speaker's ideas may seem utopian but some can be implemented now The goal of the policies is to increase freedom Freedom is complex and requires balance and limitations in certain areas to increase freedom for other elements Meeting basic needs, providing a social safety net, and limiting corporate influence are limitations that increase freedom These ideas are not proper socialism, which involves public ownership of the means of production In the speaker's system, private property and private industries still exist, but large businesses are heavily regulated There is a role for government in manufacturing generics, running the post office, and doing research and development, but private industries still exist The government's role is to regulate and provide a level playing field, not to dominate or oppress The speaker is a capitalist and believes in entrepreneurship, but acknowledges that excess and corruption must be controlled The speaker's system includes a basic income and free healthcare and education, as these are necessary for a truly free society The purpose of this teaching is to help people self-actualize and live a life driven by being needs, rather than survival needs This teaching is advanced and not meant for those who need to focus on meeting their basic survival needs The structure of society currently incentivizes manipulation and exploitation rather than creativity and true value creation Few people are taught how to be powerful creators in school or university, and instead are taught how to exploit others for profit In the future, earning a lot of money will not be a significant achievement, rather it will be about how the money is earned and the value added to society People will not become lazy if their basic needs are met, rather they will become free to pursue being needs and discover the true purpose of life The majority of people will not figure out how to be a powerful creator by themselves, it needs to be taught and incorporated into the culture of society The speaker believes that money is not the main motivator for successful people in the corporate sector Instead, they are motivated by love, consciousness, and selfless service Raising taxes on wealthy individuals will not discourage them from continuing to work and create The speaker believes that meeting basic needs is important, but once those are met, people are motivated by higher values like creativity, art, beauty, philosophy, and spirituality The speaker presents a long-term vision for humanity's evolution towards higher love, consciousness, and organization This evolution cannot be stopped and will happen regardless of individual objections The speaker acknowledges that some of their ideas may seem utopian in the short term, but they are thinking about the long term (100-500 years) The speaker is not entirely selfless, but their perspective allows them to have a long-term perspective on humanity's evolution The speaker believes that society should prioritize meeting basic needs and supporting individuals in their pursuit of higher values The speaker encourages listeners to consider their own motivations and priorities in life The speaker believes that there are ideologues, radical ideologies, and cults that cannot be changed The goal is not to change everyone, but to create a system that allows the majority of people to evolve There are many people who lack opportunities like education, healthcare, and a decent minimum wage that prevent them from improving their lives The speaker acknowledges that their ideas will be resisted and demonized by the status quo, but believes that change is inevitable and necessary for progress The speaker believes that the ultimate goal should be higher consciousness and love, and that radical solutions may be necessary to achieve this Highly conscious and visionary people throughout history have often been misunderstood and rejected by mainstream society The speaker believes that individuals have a responsibility to fight for what is right and to strive for improvement and evolution. Importance of self-improvement and spirituality in conscious politics Corruption starts with the individual and requires personal work to address Resources available at Actualize that org, including blog, book list, life purpose course, and forum Future discussions on political topics such as racism, gender issues, and environmental issues Interconnection between spirituality and self-improvement, and how they can't be separated Responsibility to be an example of consciousness and love as part of a larger super organism Exciting opportunity for personal and spiritual growth through addressing larger responsibilities

Conscious Politics - Part 3 - The Core Principles Of Conscious Politics https://youtu.be/xpvjr1gbz0s The ultimate aim of conscious politics is the maximization of consciousness, love, and truth This is different from selfish politics that are solely focused on benefiting oneself and one's group Love in politics means having a wide concern for all living beings and valuing their worth and not just using them instrumentally It is important to have mystical experiences of universal love in order to truly understand and practice conscious politics Conscious politics involves understanding and working with the fundamental forces that shape reality and human behavior It involves making decisions based on long-term consequences, not just short-term benefits It involves understanding that everything is interconnected and that actions have ripple effects It involves being open to new perspectives and constantly learning and growing It involves being honest and transparent in decision-making and communication It involves being mindful of power dynamics and actively working to dismantle systems of oppression It involves being willing to compromise and find solutions that benefit the greatest number of people It involves being respectful and considerate of others, even those with differing viewpoints It involves being compassionate and empathetic towards others It involves being authentic and genuine in one's actions and motivations It involves being responsible and accountable for one's actions and decisions It involves being courageous and taking risks to make positive change It involves being humble and acknowledging one's limitations and limitations of the current systems It involves being proactive and taking action, rather than being passive or indifferent It involves being inclusive and considering the needs and perspectives of diverse groups It involves being visionary and thinking about the long-term future and the common good Ideology: the belief that the world would be perfect if only one side's beliefs were dominant Capitalists, socialists, liberals, and conservatives all tend to think this way This belief is foolish because reality is more complex and people are at different levels of development Developmental psychology and spiral dynamics can help people understand this complexity Conscious politics aims to meet everyone's basic needs and help them progress through Maslow's hierarchy of needs and up the spiral of development Meeting basic needs is important because people in desperate situations cannot focus on higher goals like love or self-actualization Government should not just focus on meeting basic needs, but also support self-actualization and transcendence in individuals Helping others to meet their basic needs and self-actualize creates a virtuous cycle where those individuals can then help others in turn Conscious politics is holistic, ecological, systemic, and meta, and involves systems thinking rather than manipulation or exploitation Conscious politics is about understanding and addressing the root causes of problems, rather than just treating symptoms Conscious politics involves a universal circle of concern and understanding that all people and systems are interconnected Conscious politics is based on the understanding that there is an underlying unity and interconnectedness in the world The ultimate goal of conscious politics is to create a more loving and conscious world for all beings. Proper retirement planning is important because if it is not done, people may end up homeless and unable to work in their old age Some people believe that it is the individual's responsibility to plan for their own retirement, but this ignores the fact that it is not always easy to do so and that the government has a role in helping people save for their retirement Conscious politics involves being aware of false equivalencies and being willing to fight for what is right Love and consciousness do not always mean being passive, but can sometimes involve bold and assertive action, such as the examples of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Conscious politics can be considered radical and progressive because it involves proposing loving and conscious solutions in a society that is often characterized by fear, neediness, and a scarcity mindset The teachings of Jesus, if applied today, would be considered radical and progressive because they involve love, compassion, and equality It is important to recognize that some forms of unconsciousness, such as hatred and oppression, can be so harmful that they justify the use of violence to stop them It is also important to consider the long-term consequences of our actions and to strive for a more conscious and loving society. Survival is about balancing to fit in with one's environment Our environment is constantly changing due to new technology This requires new systems of government and the need to constantly rebalance various equilibriums Conscious politics focuses on root issues and systemic change, sustainable solutions, good government, and policy rather than culture war issues Conscious politics is multicultural, tolerant, open-minded, and multi-perspectival, encouraging the study of alternative points of view Conscious politics is non-conformist, discourages ideology and cults, and emphasizes critical thinking Conscious politics values happiness, development, and health rather than just economic growth It is also economically responsible, seeking creative and innovative solutions rather than business as usual Conscious politics takes wealth inequality and environmental issues seriously It is also focused on social justice and diversity It emphasizes personal responsibility and self-development It promotes collaboration and communication rather than competition and isolation It values community and social connections It encourages personal growth and self-discovery It is open to new ideas and constantly evolving There are many stages of development for individuals and societies Making small, incremental improvements in consciousness and development is important It's a mistake to think society is hopelessly corrupt and not worth engaging with Society is generally improving, even if there are setbacks and regressions Progress is not a linear, consistent process, but rather a series of ups and downs Mistakes and setbacks are necessary for learning and growth, both personally and collectively The mistakes and struggles of our ancestors have contributed to the wisdom and institutions we have today It's important to stay engaged and continue working towards improvement, rather than becoming discouraged and giving up

Conscious Politics - Part 2 - Foundational Insights About Political Ideology https://youtu.be/GmBzfYXrC4I Introduction to conscious politics, Part 2 Material to cover is extensive, will require an extra episode Importance of laying a deep foundation for understanding politics Understanding politics and government is not separate from self-actualization Discussing politics is about understanding how to be in "communion" with other living beings on a large scale Political principles will also help with understanding oneself and others, and with problems within families and other organizations Key takeaway: level of consciousness and development dictates values, morals, and politics Ability to identify value systems and levels of consciousness of others based on their politics and morals People often vote for whoever they resonate with, rather than evaluating policies Importance of understanding one's own consciousness and development in order to make informed political decisions Explanation of different levels of consciousness and how they relate to political ideology Evolution of consciousness and how it relates to political ideology Role of the ego in shaping political ideology Political ideologies as expressions of the ego Importance of understanding the ego and its influence on political ideology Different types of ego and their influence on political ideology Conclusion: understanding the ego and its role in shaping political ideology is key to making informed political decisions The smallest circle of concern is just about personal physical survival As we grow and develop, our circle of concern expands to include family, tribe, civilization, culture, religion, and country Some people's circle of concern stops at this point and they only care about their own group and not others As we continue to grow and develop, our circle of concern expands to include all decent human beings, regardless of race or culture At an even higher level of development, our circle of concern includes all human beings, even those who are "evil" or have caused harm The highest level of development is caring about all sentient beings and the environment as a whole. The stages of morality and ego development The first stage of morality: no consideration for rules or laws The second stage: belief that certain actions are evil because of religious or absolute truths Further evolution of morality leads to a more nuanced understanding of complex issues, such as abortion Once an individual reaches a more evolved stage of morality, they will not revert back to earlier stages Ego also develops through stages Developmental psychology research has been conducted on the stages of ego development Understanding these stages is important in understanding politics and social issues Morality and ego development are interconnected and influence each other Future episode on developmental psychology to be released on a blog Pollution, partisanship, and racism are all things that individuals are responsible for, even if they don't consider themselves to be directly involved Racist individuals are not just "evil people living somewhere else," but rather part of society and consciousness Taking responsibility for these issues can lead to finding solutions and becoming a leader Low consciousness behaviors in politics include: trying to own or ridicule opponents, taking pleasure in opponents' suffering, holding an intellectual position as absolute, scheming and manipulating to defeat opponents, demonizing opponents, and acting morally righteous High consciousness behaviors in politics include: acknowledging that one's perspective is just a point of view, listening to and understanding opposing viewpoints, and not demonizing or belittling opponents It is important to work towards expanding one's sense of self to include others, rather than separating oneself from others and seeing them as "other" or "enemy" There are different ways to criticize or analyze political policies or positions, from above or from below, not just from the left or right An example of criticizing religion from below is that it has become degraded and needs to be brought back into schools, while criticizing from above is that it presents important truths in a dogmatic way and contracts a person's sense of self An example of criticizing science from below is that it is practiced by godless atheists and should teach creationism, while criticizing from above is that it is locked into the materialist paradigm and overlooks important aspects of spirituality An example of criticizing socialism from below is that it leads to a lack of personal responsibility and a lack of incentives, while criticizing from above is that it can be a great ideal but is difficult to implement in practice due to human nature and the complexity of society It is important to recognize the difference between criticizing from above or below and not confuse the two, as it can lead to misunderstandings and biased interpretations The text describes a theory of government and societal evolution through different "stages" Stage orange government is characterized by capitalism and a belief in the market to solve problems Stage green government is a response to the limitations of stage orange, and is more social democratic and socialist Stage green is also associated with liberal and progressive ideals, as well as elements of new ageism, pacifism, and hippieism Examples of stage green governments include Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Switzerland, Iceland, and some parts of the US (e.g. San Francisco, Washington, New York City, California) Stage yellow and stage turquoise governments have not yet emerged, but may be seen in Northern Europe (e.g. Switzerland, the Netherlands, Scandinavia) Stage yellow government will involve more cooperation and collaboration, and may involve more decentralized power structures Stage turquoise government is even more advanced, with a holistic and integrated approach to problem-solving and a focus on spirituality and personal development The world is a "superorganism" that includes all countries Bureaucracy, including the court system, is necessary for the functioning of the superorganism In the past, without a legal system, there was competition between tribes for resources An example of a dispute between two tribes: one member of a tribe steals a pig from the other tribe, leading to a confrontation The court system serves as a way to peacefully resolve disputes between individuals or groups The court system helps maintain the structure of government and keep society functioning smoothly It's important to understand and appreciate the role of the court system, despite its flaws and imperfections. Humans are vicious and manipulative in their pursuit of survival People will try to rig society in their favor to survive Libertarians and anarchists do not understand the irrepressible force of humans organizing at higher levels, including the sneakiness and manipulation used to accomplish survival Most people are not at a universal stage of moral development and do not care about equality Society is unfair, selfish, exploitative, and barbaric, including in modern, developed countries like America Most people are too focused on their own survival to care about exploitation of others Oppression can become so internalized that those being oppressed do not even recognize it Many wage slaves under capitalism do not realize they are oppressed Those doing the oppressing are in denial about it The idea that society is merit-based is a myth People are not rewarded based on merit, but rather on their ability to navigate and manipulate the system People in positions of power often do not recognize their own privilege and use it to further their own interests The education system is designed to maintain the status quo and does not adequately prepare people for the real world People are not taught critical thinking skills, but rather taught to conform and follow authority The media reinforces the idea that those in power are competent and deserving of their position, while ignoring the suffering of the oppressed People are not aware of the real issues and problems facing society because they are not educated about them and are distracted by superficial issues. The speaker believes that they are being oppressed by the idea of giving up their slaves The speaker believes that it is normal and fair to have slaves The speaker believes that slaves are not real humans and are more like animals The speaker believes that the ego must rationalize selfish actions and justify them as good and proper The speaker believes that those in power (e.g. slave owners) will resist giving up power and will spin narratives and use science and religion to justify their actions The speaker believes that oppression and selfishness are unsustainable in the long run and will ultimately backfire The speaker believes that government is meant to reduce gross inequalities and oppressions, and if it is not doing so, it is corrupt and needs reform The speaker believes that violence may be necessary to bring about change and equalization in situations of gross injustice that cannot be resolved peacefully. The concept of "right" and "wrong" is subjective and dependent on societal values and beliefs Slavery, for example, was not considered evil 300 years ago but is now The only stage of political development at which slavery was abolished is stage orange and above Moral standards and consciousness today should not be applied to standards from centuries ago Evolution leads to progress and liberalism, with current social issues becoming the norm in the future People cling to the status quo, but culture and societal values evolve over time The Overton Window, which represents the range of ideas that are considered acceptable in public discourse, shifts over time The Overton Window has shifted significantly to the left in the past 150 years, with even the KKK not arguing for the acceptability of slavery today The speaker suggests that the best way to understand their ideas is to observe and study politics, history, and how political actors behave in the media and elsewhere. It is important to be open-minded, objective, unbiased, and selfless when doing this observation. The speaker advises having mystical experiences to expand one's sense of self to a universal level of consciousness. A conscious society is one where people care about and help each other, rather than working against each other. The speaker suggests doing spiritual work to better understand conscious politics. It is important not to turn conscious politics into an ideology. In the next part of the series, the speaker will talk about foundational ideas and the principles of conscious politics. In the final part of the series, the speaker will offer specific policy ideas for creating a conscious society. The speaker recommends visiting their blog and checking out their book list for more information on politics, psychology, and personal development. The speaker invites viewers to join their forum for discussions about conscious politics.

Conscious Politics - Part 1 - The Deepest Political Analysis You'll Ever Hear https://youtu.be/klWq18u3GiU Introduction to "Conscious Politics" Will be a multi-part series Aimed at addressing ignorance about how government and politics work Speaker has spent a lot of time studying politics recently, approaching it from a non-partisan perspective Speaker has had spiritual and political awakenings, leading to profound insights and principles about problems within governments and politics Will provide practical tools for understanding and arguing about politics Requires some background knowledge, including non-duality, spiral dynamics, self-deception, survival, collective ego, devilry and evil, ideology, relativism, systems thinking, and the nature of power Will provide a new, cutting-edge way of thinking about government Will address specific policy proposals and practical applications The problem of selfishness, bias, and ideology corrupting discussions and leading to culture wars The importance of having serious discussions about important issues The need to elevate beyond partisan thinking and ideology The importance of recognizing that all political positions are limited and partial The concept of going "meta" and being trans-partisan in discussions The role of power dynamics in shaping political discussions and outcomes The influence of the media on shaping political discourse and decisions The need to critically examine one's own beliefs and biases The importance of understanding history and context in political discussions The importance of compassion and empathy in conscious politics. Government prevents external and internal oppression, including exploitation, scams, religious cults, factions, gangs, mafia, and corporate and economic oppression Government ensures property rights and provides court systems for peaceful dispute resolution Government prevents torture, cruel and unusual punishment, and child labor Government provides police, firefighters, riot control, criminal investigation and prosecution, prisons, search and rescue, and emergency health care Government provides infrastructure, including roads, bridges, electric grid, and sewage systems Government provides farming subsidies to prevent famines and poverty relief for those who go broke Government provides public education and universities Government provides research and development funding for scientific and technological advances Government provides military defense against external threats Government promotes social welfare and public health, including healthcare, mental health services, and drug treatment programs Government promotes equality and civil rights, including protecting against discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. Life as a chimp or other ape is not an individual experience The idea of individualism is a modern luxury made possible by government and infrastructure Humans are not individual ants, but part of a collective Stage orange level of politics does not recognize collective problems, only personal responsibility Stage orange people prioritize profits and economic growth over addressing deeper issues Stage orange philosophy is materialistic and subscribes to toxic masculinity and survival of the fittest Many businesses and CEOs subscribe to this philosophy, prioritizing their own success over the environment and employees This mentality creates suffering and inequality in society Spiritual and feminine values are seen as weak or undesirable in this mindset It is important to recognize and address the systemic problems and imbalances in society in order to create a more harmonious and equal society. Freedom can lead to harmful actions such as rape, murder, and theft Government is necessary to reduce absolute freedom and create fairness and peace Unifying diverse groups of people to agree on common rules is difficult due to differing backgrounds, worldviews, etc. Survival is brutal and often involves prioritizing one's own life and interests over others Freedom must be balanced with limitations to prevent oppression Initially, giving up freedoms may seem necessary for protection against attacks from other groups, but ultimately leads to a deeper sense of community and cooperation Government is a remarkable technology that allows for peaceful coexistence and the advancement of society The balance between freedom and control is difficult to maintain and can shift over time The United States has a system of checks and balances to prevent any one group from gaining too much control The rule of law is important for ensuring that government power is used fairly and justly. Society can be dysfunctional when group looks out for its own interests without considering others This can be caused by blind selfishness or "devilry" Reality is constantly dividing and reuniting itself at all levels Boundaries created by these divisions need to be maintained, but are temporary and can lead to suffering if people become too attached to them Throughout history, mankind has divided itself into tribes, races, ethnicities, and countries, leading to conflict and suffering The proper course of action is to unify and accept our global status as a species Political history has an arc leading towards greater equality, consciousness, complexity, freedom, and unity This arc is not perfectly linear, with ups and downs Technology can help bring about unity, but it can also lead to further division if used improperly It is important to consider the long-term consequences of actions and strive for a more fair and equal society Disagreements and wars occur because people have different ideas about what is right and wrong Right-wingers tend to have very firm convictions about right and wrong, while left-wingers are more open to the idea that these notions are relative Government must be inclusive, unlike other organizations, and must find ways to deal with all types of people, including those who may be poor, disabled, sick, mentally ill, or criminal Governments must also find ways to control fringe elements that could destabilize society In order to unify at a higher level and transcend selfishness, conscious politics must be embraced, though it may be viewed as selfish by those who are most selfish In order to successfully govern, people must try to understand and empathize with those who have different beliefs and experiences Government must also find ways to address conflicts and problems within society, including economic inequality and discrimination People must work together and try to find common ground in order to move forward and create a better society. The idea that having a fair and equal government is important Individual bias and selfishness can prevent people from seeing the importance of fairness The example of a wealthy, white, male stockbroker in New York City who is unaware of suffering and injustice experienced by others The concept of reincarnation and how it could change one's perspective on fairness The idea that stepping outside of ego and survival agenda allows for the creation of a fair government Analogy to game design and the importance of balance in creating a fun and fair game The concept of conscious politics and how it relates to creating a fair government The idea that individual bias and selfishness must be overcome in order to create a fair society Government is a necessity and taxation is necessary as well As citizens, we can try to use our voting power and political activism to direct government spending towards productive uses, such as infrastructure, education, and training programs The solution to government corruption is to be educated and engaged as a voter, not by undermining the government or privatizing everything Government needs to prioritize the well-being of human beings rather than profits Lobbying, military-industrial complex, subsidies, political favors, and the revolving door of entering and exiting government to work for corporations contribute to corruption in government Influence peddling, Ponzi schemes, and scams also contribute to corruption in government The idea that welfare is the main problem with government is incorrect

How Authority Works - Where Does Truth Come From https://youtu.be/xyzYKVL5CB0 Authority is the trust or power people or things hold in society People rely on sources of truth, knowledge, or reality to anchor their sense of reality Question of who or what to trust is complex and not easily answered Infinite regress problem: any authority cited can be questioned and then the authority of that authority figure can be questioned, creating a vicious circle People often give authority to things or people without realizing it Authority can be established through tradition, charisma, or rational-legal means Traditional authority: based on long-standing customs and traditions Charismatic authority: based on personal charm or charisma of the leader Rational-legal authority: based on a system of laws and regulations that are objectively followed Authority can be abused or misused Authority can be challenged or overthrown Authority is not the same as truth or knowledge Truth or knowledge can exist independently of authority People should be critical and questioning of authority, rather than blindly accepting it People should seek to understand the origins and basis of authority, rather than taking it for granted The truth of science is not dependent on the authority of the scientist or the scientific community The truth of scientific experiments, mathematical proofs, and evidence is dependent on the individual's acceptance of its authority Religious beliefs and practices also depend on the individual's acceptance of their authority Ultimately, the individual has the ultimate authority in determining what is true for them People have different beliefs and worldviews because they have given their authority to different things The existence of the Sun and other seemingly obvious truths can be denied and contested because the individual has the ultimate authority to determine what is true for them Different cultures and societies have had different ideas about who or what holds authority and truth Authority and truth are not inherent in any person or institution, but are rather projected onto them by individuals or groups This is particularly relevant in the spiritual domain, where people may give authority to gurus, spiritual schools, or other teachings However, this projection of authority onto external figures or teachings is a barrier to fully realizing one's own divine nature or true self All gurus and spiritual teachings are ultimately creations of the individual's own imagination, and there is no intermediary needed between the individual and the truth It is important to be conscious of the projections of authority that one makes in order to fully awaken to one's own divinity. Wisdom must be personally derived and owned Some people give away their authority to religion, priests, holy books, and rituals Islam and Christianity teach that individuals are God, but religious people often overlook this Fundamentalist Muslims and Christians may not realize their mistake until physical death People in the East often worship icons and deities, but this is often due to growing up with them as the only alternative Authority is often given to things that are familiar and familiar alternatives are often chosen without exploration Authority can also be given to governments, political parties, and social movements People should take responsibility for their own thoughts and beliefs, rather than blindly following others It is important to question and critically evaluate the things we give our authority to This can lead to a deeper understanding and a more fulfilling life. All authority must come from within Trace back the sources of authority in your life to yourself Be conscious of how you give your authority to others Take responsibility and ownership for the process of reclaiming your authority Think for yourself and derive your own answers and conclusions Take responsibility for discovering the truth Realize that you are God and have access to absolute truth Understand that you are the only source of authority and have invented everything Want to share this realization with others but realize that you cannot Understand the paradox of infinite consciousness in reality

What Is Reality - A Radical Explanation https://youtu.be/jmBQRb5iuMg Reality is infinite consciousness and infinite imagination Key mistake made when born is assuming physical objects exist independently of consciousness Only consciousness is possible, objects are not Consciousness is the only thing that exists and it is infinite Physical objects are just temporary, interactive experiences within consciousness Reality is an interactive, virtual experience within consciousness Time and space are just concepts within consciousness, not physical realities Our sense of self is just a temporary experience within consciousness The goal of life is to become aware of our infinite nature as consciousness The answer to the question "What is reality?" is radical and difficult to communicate with words, but is ultimately infinite consciousness and infinite imagination Limits have no limits because of non-duality and oneness, meaning there is no boundary between objects in the universe because they are all interconnected and one This means that reality is unlimited and all-powerful, and can manifest anything it wants because it is infinite in all possible ways Reality is made up of differences, not molecules, atoms, quarks, strings, energy, information, or bits Science and religion are both imaginary and do not fully understand reality Imagination is a fundamental aspect of reality, and everything that exists must be imagined first Time is an imaginary concept, and the present moment is the only true reality The concept of the self is also an imaginary construct The idea that you are separate from reality is a hallucination Everything that appears to be separate and distinct is actually interconnected and one The idea of death is an imaginary concept, as everything is eternal and infinite The ultimate goal is to realize that you are infinite consciousness and that you are everything that is, which is the same as realizing non-duality and oneness The speaker suggests that the listener's entire childhood, including their memories and parents, are purely imaginary The power of imagination is infinite, meaning that anything can be imagined, and for the imaginer, it becomes real The speaker suggests that the physical world, including the room the listener is in, is also purely imaginary and created by deeper layers of the imagination at the subconscious level If the listener were to suddenly understand and fully realize the implications of this idea, it could be perceived as a psychotic breakdown or "dark night of the soul" The speaker cautions that there is a fine line between awakening to this idea and having a breakdown, and advises the listener to be careful not to misunderstand their message The speaker suggests that the idea of death is simply the cessation of the imagination of being human and experiencing the physical world The speaker suggests that the listener's ideas and expectations are creating conflicts and interfering with their own imagination The speaker advises the listener to become conscious of the deeper layers of imagination and not to conflate awakening to this idea with having a psychotic breakdown. Hallucinations can be caused by chemicals in the brain that elevate consciousness to high levels In this state, the boundary between reality and imagination can become blurred and it can feel like you have control over physical manifestation Some psychedelics, like datura, can be dangerous and cause hallucinations that are difficult to distinguish from reality The speaker suggests that all reality is imaginary and that consciousness is infinite and God-like The goal is to become conscious of this and make it a reality, rather than just a belief or ideology The speaker believes that even God needs a moment of realization to understand its own nature as infinite consciousness and imagination The speaker concludes by encouraging the reader to seek out the highest teachings and to realize their own nature as God.