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I've never been a good reader. Hypocritocally I've written 2 books (in Swedish and Korean thank god). My dad has always been on my ass about reading. He loves fiction with wisdom, as he calls it. I've always had trouble with fiction though. As soon as I feel it can't really be connected to reality, I dismiss it. whatever, I love non-fiction. The writings of others; their thoughts and philosophy; insights and wonders. You know the type of litterature I'm talking about. the internet is also amazing, especially YouTube. And here's where I ask you guys, do you have any technique to use when gathering information and turning it into practical knowledge? My strategy has always been 'cold reading' as I call it. I find a book, an article, video or podcast.. and I skip my way through the intro part, and I just intuitively feel which part I need. This leaves me jumping in books. I can't remember the last time I read a book through and through. It's always been jumping from chapter to chapter - fetching sentences and main keywords/purpose/saying. Its worked for me so far, but at the same time I fear that my laziness to read a book in chronological order causes me to miss a whole lot. What's your art of reading?

So let's get into a real evaluation of what 10 years of meditation really means.. I started with meditation around the time when Leo started talking about it (I'm on DiPT right now so this might not be that clear.), and let's just say I got the full experience. Oh yeah, with the 5-meo-DMT and everything. I Started using all types of psychedelics {through the DarkWeb; DM me if u want adresses), and I saw all the f*cking Gods and becoming God, realizing Infinity; all of those things.... holyf*cking shit, thats all I gotta say. Maybe not., cus' the things me and Leo have experienced can't be put into words.. holy shit.. Leo u told me I'd see you there and I did.. Fckn awesome😂🙏🏻🙏🏻 (this isnt really a post, its more of a direct connection to Leo to say I see you; we're the same!!)

lol. True

Riiiight! It's not like Trump is a dictator and can set all the rules. I mean come on, are people not smart enough to understand selling points of a campaign? They strawman the shit out of an 'evil archetype'. The evil is only recognized cus' it's equally in them.

Trump said himself he doesn't want a national abortion ban though. And the most important thing you said was "Let's see". Yeah, let's see. Seems like many people (I'm not even talking about the radical leftist woke culture propaganda bs) already believes this world will end cus of Trump's leadership. It's been one f*cking day. Maybe tomorrow he'll call Putin and they'll settle the whole Ukraine bs, that's a start.

@Zega My understanding of American politics is that terms like “left” and “right” mean different things than they might elsewhere. In a global context, the Democratic Party may not seem “left” compared to more progressive parties in other countries, but within the U.S. political landscape, it is considered the left-leaning or more liberal party, especially on issues like healthcare, climate change, and social justice. Calling the Democratic Party left in the U.S. doesn’t mean it aligns with, say, European socialism; it just means it’s more progressive compared to the Republican Party. So, it’s less about “not knowing American politics” and more about understanding how these terms shift in meaning based on cultural contextt

Come on... gassing immigrants? You're comparing pears with apples. Trump won because the american population is sick and tired of the democrat leftist agenda Bs. Not that the right conservative wing is better or less 'evil', but when one alternative hasn't worked, they will choose another option. And that option is Trump You can like it or not. I hope he does good, and something tells me that he will.

They use Fascism as a buzz-word. If they'd try Mussolini's Italy, I think they would change their perception of fascism quite radically.

Alright, understood. Touché my friend. The beautiful thing about Truth is that it surpasses all perspectives, makes it into one. It's like a spectrum you can move within, it's pretty awesome. I'm so happy I died before I'll die.

It's not about how Trump makes me feel. He doesn't even exist apart from being shapes and colors of consciousness in my experience. I jump from beliefs and views and povs without hesitation because it's what makes life interesting. Try spending just one day as a full-blown Trump supporter. Really try it, and let me know how it feels. I believe the only way you can understand another perspective is by becoming it. That's why most of my posts are very incongruent, and it's not a bug it's a feature. What do you think this whole thing is? It's about waking up to all BS and have a great cosmic laugh about it. Or idk... maybe I've done too many psychedelics and need to ground myself. I once became a book while on a Salvia trip and I realized what being a book is like. And let me tell you, being an actual book is as true of a perspective as anything. Book is life. Book is love. Book is awakening.

Here you go: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/pops.12394 https://www.jstor.org/stable/586314 https://news.gallup.com/poll/651977/americans-trust-media-remains-trend-low.aspx People ARE starting to question things, that's why things are changing. I can send you all the studies you want. It's what I live for. Also, thanks for keeping this debate going, it arouses me like crazy. See, people this is the problem... You cant even have a decent conversaaation with diz guuuy--oooh!

Still, you are talking about Truth, but you never define what it is. Because you can't. No one can, except for direct experience. So yeah, everything is consciousness. Trump winning this election is also consciousness. I just see life and everything that's happening in the world as a movie, honestly. Its such a relief. I never have to engage in anything again because its not me writing this, I'm just simply watching. So I'm excited to see what the movie has in stall for us now that he is POTUS - let's enjoy the fun-ness of it all Also, morality and consciousness are not interconnected.

@hundreth The democrats (the party, not the voters) are a bunch of nepotist-incest-zombies. And I'm saying that with respect.

@zurew Jesus christ........... U're assuming that most Trump voters are unaware of his legal issues or controversies, suggesting they’d make different choices if they knew better. Buyt research doesn’t fully support this. Studies show that many T-voters do know about these issues; they just interpret them differently or prioritize other concerns over these controversies. For instance, check out the 2021- Pew Research study which found that many Republican voters were well aware of the investigations and allegations against Trump, but they saw these as either exaggerated or politically motivated. This means it’s not always about a lack of information but rather about how that information is viewed and valued. I mean come on, Leo has TONS of videos on this topic. When it comes to conspiratorial thinking the assumption that most conservative voters are driven by conspiracy theories oversimplifies things. A study in 2022 found that while belief in conspiracy theories exists across the political spectrum, it doesn’t define most voters’ motivations. In fact, conspiracy beliefs often fluctuate and aren’t fixed, and they can sometimes serve as expressions of distrust rather than actual belief (here's the link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2053168017746554. The idea that voters lack “nuance” in their beliefs, essentially that they’re simple-minded, also doesn’t hold up well under scrutiny. Political psychology reserch reveals that people can hold complex and sometimes contradictory views. For example, people may support climate initiatives while also favoring industries tied to fossil fuels. Simplifying beliefs into clusters doesn’t reflect the mixed and multifaceted way many people think about politics. The poll you mentioned showing low awareness of Trump’s indictments tells only part of the story. Research on political awareness ACTUALLY shows that while political knowledge varies, engaged voters tend to know quite a bit, even if they interpret events through a partisan lens. Misinterpretations or selective beliefs about Trump’s indictments, for example, don’t necessarily stem from “low information”; they’re often shaped by distrust in media or the sources reporting these stories. And finally,, the assumption that only low-info voters or conspiracy theorists would support Trump overlooks another key factor: values. For some, his stance on issues like immigration, economic policy, and conservative judicial appointments outweighs his controversies. Political behavior studies, including a 2018 paper from the Journal of Politics, have found that people often vote based on perceived self-interest or alignment with their values rather than solely on a candidate’s legal or moral record. U can see it here:: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11109-018-9495-z So, while there are definitely people who lack accurate information or fall for conspiracy theories, it’s too simplistic to say that’s the main reason people support Trump. Many voters are aware of his record but continue to support him because they see him as aligned with their values or distrust the institutions leveling accusations against him. This isn’t about blindness to “truth”—it’s about how people weigh what matters to them. I thought people on this forum were smart enough to understand that

Hasn't things already failed? Look at the fckn world. Its a disgrace.....