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Stoic philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with nature's rational order through honesty, guiding one to live authentically without pretense.
Internal honesty, like self-reflection, serves as a compass for growth and understanding towards Stoics.
Stoicism encourages dismantling false narratives by acknowledging faults, biases, and irrational beliefs through rigorous self-honesty.

The post discusses working with mostly-truths and the complexities of rationality and rationalism.
It introduces the concept of 'mostly-truths' and provides follow-ups to exercises from the previous week.
The focus is on the relationship between truth, formal rationality, and its application in the real world.

Weekly updates on Meaningness include more chapters being shared and explanations on 'publicized.'
David Chapman discusses his writing process and challenges in discussing 'reasonable epistemology.'
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Humanity can be envisioned as concentric circles, with different levels - esoteric, mesoteric, exoteric, and outer mechanical circle - each with varying degrees of knowledge and understanding.
There are four 'ways' individuals can follow to reach the exoteric circle: the fakir's way, the monk's way, the yogi's way, and a unique, ever-changing fourth way that disappears after the task is accomplished.
True esoteric schools exist but are often disguised within ordinary monasteries and temples in countries like the East, while pseudo-esoteric systems play a crucial role in transmitting the idea of initiation and truth through misleading forms and rituals.

Understanding sincerity in personal interactions is crucial; being genuine and truthful is challenging but essential for personal growth.
Recognizing different types of people around us can aid in understanding human behavior; studying types requires self-awareness and observation.
Distinguishing between 'personality' and 'essence' is complex; it involves uncovering true characteristics and shedding borrowed traits.

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Gurdjieff emphasized the importance of understanding the concept of being over doing. One must first understand before acquiring new knowledge or skills.
Gurdjieff believed that people are like machines, influenced by external factors, and that true understanding allows one to stop being a 'machine' and take responsibility for their actions.
Gurdjieff highlighted the necessity of speaking the truth after learning and understanding what truth and lies are within oneself. He stressed the significance of studying to be able to speak the truth.