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Terence McKenna's Mega Bad Trip
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Similar to what @blig-blug says, the tendency to either idolize or demonize somebody is misguided, and btw it's a hallmark of BPD and similar disorders. But perhaps if someone has been through the idolization process, swinging the pendulum to the other side a bit is necessary to balance out.
I could be called a "humanist," believing in the infinite complexity and beauty of being human, and that no human can ever be perfect. That's why I never resonated fully with the "enlightenment/guru" cultures, the putting certain people on a pedestal.
At the same time, being a subject of fame also seems to me like it requires a hefty dose of narcissism, if not outright NPD. Being highly regarded in a village or tribe where the person and everyone has real living relationships with each other is one thing, but being idolized by millions of strangers - just doesn't feel very wholesome to me. İt encourages fake personas, a charade.
I could be called a "humanist," believing in the infinite complexity and beauty of being human, and that no human can ever be perfect. That's why I never resonated fully with the "enlightenment/guru" cultures, the putting certain people on a pedestal.
At the same time, being a subject of fame also seems to me like it requires a hefty dose of narcissism, if not outright NPD. Being highly regarded in a village or tribe where the person and everyone has real living relationships with each other is one thing, but being idolized by millions of strangers - just doesn't feel very wholesome to me. İt encourages fake personas, a charade.
and if I manage to reach the end of the hole, if I peel off the last layer of the onion, I'd be sure to stop by the Nexus and let y'all in on the secret at the end of time
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