More on the Subject of "Truth" (Page 4 of 4)

Yeah man! I copied that from a thread z3n3rg started in "Humor and Fun". He's got some good one's over there under "A picture is worth...". If you haven't seen it yet, go take a look. Hysterical!
NOTE: "of Gold" when you get there, then fill in the blank.

Good thread.

I think one of the major problems in terms of human species survival is that our modern society still hasn't taken the evolutionary step away from tribalism towards a more integrated understanding like this concept of Oneness, politically, since it would mean an end to all "justified" oppression. I agree that you're correct, but the problem in the current situation is that only a small portion of the population is actually able to process and accept to what you're saying. Most of the rest are usually too full of fear while considering the possible connections between their actions, and the results of their actions (which usually include plenty of orwellian doublethink and similarly convenient justifications) and the usual response is one of self-protection: they will choose to oppose what you're saying, since to them, it's far more important that only they "win" than for everyone to win. The flip side is that the faction which has been on the receiving end usually has a grudge or two to resolve, and this may also completely blind them to this at the critical moment. 

To better illustrate what I'm saying, in "The Matrix" this is the scene where Neo is shown the woman in the red dress who becomes an agent. The things Morpheus says are exactly to the point concerning how people are while defending their reality/perspective.

Understanding the problem isn't the same thing as finding a solution. I've been thinking along these lines for years, and while I have some models that work within my reality, I have to accept that the people who might be able to make the necessary changes are so well set into their way of thinking that they can conceive of no other. Often, they can see no solutions, and then they react in fear while overlooking many obvious answers in order to protect their more "unbalanced" justifications. What's worse is that they tend to promote those who are the most similar to themselves. Soul transfers anyone? lol if it wasn't so sad.

Yes, the eventual truth is that we are all One, but as long as some (especially those in power) violently oppose that simple construct, then what is your solution?

BTW, I think someone came up with an interesting point concerning the STO mandate while operating within an STS enviornment. I see the world very much in this way, and the way I deal with it is that if I can see the part of myself in the other person that is trying to do the right thing, I usually try and help them realize it. The key is that I am in no way obligated to do this, as it's a simple action vs. inaction decision, and it's not my responsibility to "save" anybody, but if I choose to, I can offer an alternative which they might not have considered. What I've noticed is that if/when someone burns me, the worst thing I can do to them is to do nothing and allow them to depart, since a greater/harsher "lesson" is ALWAYS waiting, so in just choosing to intervene I always try to utilize careful consideration of the circumstances and the role which I'm to play in it.

A strong point. 

I see the understanding of a problem as a first step.  The second step is perceiving choices.  The third step is acting on one of those choices, for better or worse.  The fourth step is evaluating, asking: Did that work?