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10 popular thoughts that I disagree with

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    1. Human history represents a most important framework full of meaning

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    2. All people are equal, have the same needs, and must be treated equally

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    3. It's good to get the maximum performance out of yourself

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    4. People with addictions and the severely obese don't know how to overcome this condition

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    5. Humans are bad for the planet

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    6. Democracy means electing representatives every four to five years

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    7. Religious communities deserve special rights

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    8. There are scientifically proven truths that apply in all circumstances

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    9. Prejudices are fundamentally bad

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    10. Authorities are usually right

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lovingkindnesscomedy @lovingkindnesscomedy
Big fan of your list and I agree with most of these!
#3 is something I've thought about before. I like the concept of giving 80%, I think it comes from Taoism but I'm not sure.
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DrFritzS @DrFritzS
Thanks. 🙂 Yes, I read that in a book about Taoism. Giving 70-80% is fine and doable in the long run.
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lovingkindnesscomedy @lovingkindnesscomedy
do you recommend the book?
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DrFritzS @DrFritzS
I would, but it exists only in German and Dutch: https://www.amazon.de/Theo-Fischer/e/B0043C2BAS/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1
It has been some years since I read his book "Wu Wei" the last time. It is basically about letting things work out for themselves. Quite similar to the works of Alan Watts.
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lovingkindnesscomedy @lovingkindnesscomedy
Haha ok I'll skip it then, since I don't understand Dutch anymore. Thank you! I might find another book on the topic in English, I've been curious about it for some time. I love Alan Watts.
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