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2 HN points 07 Feb 23
  1. Opinions or concepts, even if false, can be valuable for life and species preservation.
  2. Social lies can be hidden in plain sight through myths and sacred beliefs.
  3. Social proof can help conserve mental bandwidth, but may lead to folly if seeking non-mean outcomes.
0 implied HN points 15 Feb 23
  1. Milton's Paradise Lost explores the fall of Satan and humankind, questioning God's will.
  2. The story presents philosophical motives challenging divine authority, leading to reflection on human rationality.
  3. The text delves into the concept of surrendering to authority and the complexities of Good and Evil in the context of divine rule.
0 implied HN points 04 Nov 23
  1. The challenges of 'Cold. Hungry. Wet' may explain ancestral adaptions and modern wellness practices.
  2. Natural selection prefers 'sufficiently better' outcomes over optimal ones.
  3. Reflection on cultural trends and the cyclical nature of rediscovering old practices.
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