Why Freedom is Bad

 

One big reason people reject political liberalism or freedom, and decide to turn to the Right or the Left, is because liberty tends to make them face reality and themselves. And nobody wants that. Virtually no-one has a systemic world-view, or solid-enough  philosophy, that can deal with that. Thus it's better to flee from the idea of a free society, and a government which protects the rights of man. Better to embrace some cockamamie social and political ideology which – however false and evil – at least lets you escape the misery of seeing the world as it really is and avoid the horror of looking in the mirror.

What a nightmare these two are! Far superior to become an insipid, dirty Rightist or Leftist and reject liberty. Far better to embrace some half-baked utopianism you secretly know is garbage. Rightist and Leftist welfare statism may be fatuous and depraved, and it may be a Big Lie and dreadful form of tyranny, but: It lets you successfully flee from that which you truly can't face: reality and yourself.

Who the hell needs that? Not you. The truth hurts. So the strategically correct behavior – at least if you want to be happy – is to reject socio-economic liberty and instead turn to the loathsome Right or Left. Then you can avert your gaze from anything unpleasant, and turn your mind to mush, as you fanatically promote some absurd theory of social and political "paradise" which you privately damn well know is foolish and wicked.

It's important to delude and brainwash yourself assiduously. You need to close your eyes and leap into the void. Straight over the cliff with you, pal!

But no point in worrying. Hey, your new convoluted scheme and scam, with your new charismatic and dubious leader, might not be so bad after all. At any event, it's better than liberty and justice for all. After all, liberty and justice "have already been tried and failed". And, practically speaking, "they can never be achieved in real life". Everybody admits this!

Thus, virtually everyone today runs away from the society-wide peace, prosperity, harmony, and cultural riches of universal freedom. They head directly into the hellholes of Rightist or Leftist tyranny. Possibly not the best places to be, but there they're safe from the terror and horror of having to think, understand, and decide things about the world and life. Inside the phony utopia of Rightist or Leftist semi-enslavement, the demons and destroyers of Reality and Self are sweetly absent. They're blissfully safe from the black nightmare of experiencing existence and having to think, work, and live their life absent the comfort and safety of blind obedience and mindless, soulless conformity to terrible evil.

The Battle for the Fate of America, the West, and the World

 

Rightists: Jewish synagogues, Christian churches, Moslem mosques, Mormon temples, private schools of these four, Heritage Foundation, American Enterprise Institute, Fox News, NewsMax, One America News Network, A.M. talk radio, Hillsdale College, Claremont Colleges, PragerU, Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, New York Post, National Review, The Federalist, City Journal, Commentary, Republican Party, etc.

Leftists: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Berkeley, Oxford, Cambridge, Brookings Institute, Urban Institute, Center for American Progress, Southern Poverty Law Center, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Gates Foundation, Salvation Army, CARE, CAIR, Foreign Policy, National Interest, Hollywood, Broadway, community groups, identity groups, United Nations, World Health Organization, International Criminal Court, Democratic Party, etc.

Straightists: Ayn Rand Institute, Objective Standard Institute, Atlas Society, Ayn Rand Centre UK, Heartland Institute, Institute for Humane Studies, Competitive Enterprise Institute, Foundation for Economic Education, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Students for Liberty, Mises Institute, Adam Smith Institute, Fraser Institute, Institute for Economic Affairs, Civitas, Reason, Reason Papers, Undercurrents, Libertarian Party, etc.

The bad guy, illiberal Rightists and Leftists are currently kicking the asses of the good guy, liberal Straightists. The Straightists or liberals were dominant during the Greek, Roman, Renaissance, and Enlightenment eras. But the liberal culture of the 1700s and 1800s is long gone.

This is an irrational, illiberal, warped, foolish, wicked Dark Age. The Straightists or liberals are rising, but need to do much better. The fatuous and depraved Rightists and Leftists are fundamentally weak and vulnerable. The geniuses and heroes of the Straightist world desperately need to attack their loathsome rivals and administer a ferocious beat-down. These liberal paladins need to crush them so badly they never rise again.

White Supremacy

 

White supremacy is a good thing. Whites should rule – not blacks. White people are superior to black people in their nature and nurture. Whites are better than blacks historically and currently. White people are superior intellectually, morally, and spiritually. The best society is one dominated and controlled by whites – not blacks. In any mixed-race grouping, all things being equal, the ideal culture and civilization is one based on white supremacy.

Death

 

People can't handle mortality. People can't deal with death. So they lie about it. They evade the truth. Evidently, this is the human way.

People that do directly confront this reality, or their lying fellow man, are generally very angry and unhappy about it. They fight against them – and soon lose. So almost all the honest, brave, high-integrity, and truth-telling humans quickly die out. Natural Selection breeds them out of existence.

So here we are. A faulty product. A sorry collection of liars and evaders. Pretty much all scumbags. That's what we are.

Or, at least, that's what all of you are. I may be different.

Pythagoras is when mankind first learned to lie. Heraklitus raised double-talk to a high level. And Parmenides, Protagoras, Zeno, and Gorgias chose to lie thru their teeth. Ever since then man has never let up.

Empedokles and Anaxagoras told a bit of truth, and brought a bit of sense to the world. But so what? Reason was invented around 580 B.C. and was rejected in as little as a century. Neither Empedokles nor Anaxagoras changed that.

Anaxagoras was a sort of early version of Sokrates – a "gadfly". He was mockingly known as "the Mind". This term both complimented and insulted him. So too the people of Athens. They put up with him for 30 years or so, which is to their credit.

But so what? They didn't really respect or honor him. And they eventually drove him out.

And while Anaxagoras was in Athens, he never did tell the truth which everyone already knew: "Reality is real and god is fake." People haven't told the truth about that to this day.

So here we are. Almost all liars and evaders of the first order. All intellectual cowards and sissy-boy faggots. All spiritual weaklings, losers, and failures.

We're all going to die, we can't handle it, and so we never let up with our evasions and lies.

Humans have been bred to be vermin and scum. And so we are.

Or, at least, so all of you are. I seem to be different.

Ultimate Standard

 

Every individual needs to maximize his potential and fulfill his destiny. This is the fundamental ethical standard. People need to achieve as much as possible while still leaving plenty of time for fun and rest. The basic goal is to be great and happy at the highest level you can be.

And yet there's another ethical standard too. It's even harder. But the reward is almost inconceivably rich and wonderful. This ideal could be referred to as the SuperSentient standard. And the reward is immortality.

Almost all the facts and evidence known to man indicate a supernatural, superreal, all-powerful, all-knowing god doesn't exist and can't exist. But space aliens might and likely do. Some are sure to be advanced well beyond mankind. Some are so far beyond us they could easily be called "gods". These beings, alas, likely have no interest in human beings – not even a hostile one.

But lesser space creatures might and likely do. They could be called SuperMoralites as well as SuperSentients. These extremely-virtuous, well-educated, highly-skilled, technologically-advanced beings or demi-gods could have an IQ of around 300 and a VQ (virtue quotient) to match. Their understanding of biology and genetics is likely so great they almost certainly live forever. Or at least they don't senesce. They possess the secret of infinite life, provided they aren't unexpectedly physically destroyed.

Such SuSents may well take an interest in humanity and might be willing to grant us an infinite lifespan too, provided they like us well enough. That is, if we wow and impress them enough. That is, if they judge us highly enough to be deserving of escaping age and disintegration.

But while fictional-god is almost always willing to forgive our sins, the real demi-gods and SuSents are likely quite different. They almost certainly have high standards. For an individual to be rescued by them, he better truly exploit and enjoy his existence, while being decently socially cooperative and not much harming others, not even lowly animals.

Common sense suggests he needs to treasure himself and his life, but he needn't worry about publicly advertising or displaying this. The SuSent level of perception and understanding means they'll know it. At the same time, we humans better worry about becoming genuinely good and great, because it's almost inconceivable we can fool them on this, and somehow trick them into granting us the ultimate gift.

So if we want immortality we better be objectively and absolutely great and happy. We need to maximize our relatively poor potential and fulfill our relatively poor destinies. This is probably essential to currying favor with the SuSents and winning the big prize.

These highly powerful and benevolent space aliens might view us as a type of pet. They might regard us as we regard cats and dogs – or even quite a bit lower. Still, some individual humans might live well enough for them to notice and reward. It's possible.

But monotheistic god isn't. Or, at least, his existence and potential reward is massively unlikely. So at all times we need to live up to the best standard. The true standard. The SuperSentient being standard.

This ethical ideal is likely high and difficult. But it should be well worth it. Even if the SuSents don't exist or aren't aware of us, trying to live up to their lofty standards should provide us with immense rewards, even if we miss the ultimate one.

But it seems legitimate and worthwhile to work and hope for even that!

Humanity

 

People are morons. People are scumbags. They really couldn’t be any more disgusting and repellent.

I never expected this when I was growing up. I never deserved it either. And I certainly don't like it now.

It's a wonder people don’t walk over a cliff. Or in front of a Mack truck. Or swallow poison for lunch. Or let themselves be eaten by wolves.

People are determined to never think or say anything rational. Never think or say anything sensible. Never think or say anything perceptive or intelligent. This is their goal, and they almost always achieve it.

Virtually everyone believes in god and the supernatural – even tho there's no evidence for them. Virtually everyone disbelieves in reality and reason – even tho there's every evidence for them. Almost everybody seeks to self-sacrifice himself to a deity or collective which aren't actually there, and which wouldn't have any use for them even if they were. Essentially everyone embraces the moral ideal of self-vivesection and suicide.

Pretty much everybody likes the welfare state and dislikes a free state. They adore social fascism and economic socialism while they despise social libertarianism and economic capitalism. Virtually everyone loves slavery and hates liberty.

It's obvious and undeniable: people are vermin thru and thru. I never met a person that wasn't.

Inflation

 

Printing money is a crime. It robs the whole country. It causes inflation, and thus steals from everybody. The moment treasury agents or other government officials engage in money-printing they should be jailed for life or shot.

No-one should print money or increase the amount of money in existence. Inflating the money supply causes inflation. As Ludwig von Mises observes: "The root cause of inflation is the government's expansion of the money supply." (Human Action, 1949)

The total money in existence inside a country should never change. A certain amount of currency should initially be created, and be set against all the assets of a given nation-state, then it should never rise. No matter how much the economy of a country expands, or its wealth and level of assets increases, the amount of money in existence should never deviate.

The inevitable result of a steady and reliable currency supply is deflation. This is good. Goods and services will cost less and less over time. The money in people’s pockets and bank accounts will become more and more valuable. People can become rather rich without working. This is how to create a happy, healthy, wealthy society.

As coins and paper currency wear out, they should be replaced on a strict one-to-one basis. Avoiding inflation is possible, and America actually did it from about 1795 to 1913.

Ultimately, all money should be private and capitalist. And there should be a large variety of currencies to choose from. But for about two centuries now, people in Western “Civilization” have foolishly, wickedly, and criminally favored monopoly and communist money. The result has been frequent depressions and society-wide impoverishment, largely due to governmental currency and credit manipulation, and inflation.

So in order to make the best of a bad situation, the monopoly, communist money supply of a given country needs to be constant. Even an iota of money printing or expansion by government should be made a crime.

Vermin World

Why is everyone so stupid and evil? Evidently, because their species is inferior. And their culture is rotten. This makes them doubly alien.

On the one hand, I don’t seem all that much smarter. Maybe in the upper 5% or so. But on the other hand, I do seem quite a bit better. Maybe in the upper .001% or so. So I’m almost a genius and massively a noble soul. This seems to be a powerful combination.

Intelligent people can learn fast and, if they spend a lot of time and exert lot of effort, become educated far above the norm. Become immensely knowledgeable. Exceptionally good people can practice intellectual honesty, courage, and integrity with a kind of fanaticism and become heroic almost infinitely above the norm. Become virtually godlike.

This seems to be me. Everyone else is evidently a dumb, low, disgusting, ridiculous, loathsome, space alien. Some sort of hideous insect, deviant, wretch, monster, mutant, or combination thereof.

But I do seem to be stuck on this planet of demons and worms. So I better deal with it. Find the best people I can find. The best revolting, absurd, depraved, moronic, filthy, horrific space aliens I can locate and befriend.

Alas, Mother Nature made me a social creature. Not as much as most, thank god, but still not a natural loner, monk, geek, aspy, or hermit.

So I better continue to work and enjoy my life – including "my fellow man" – as much as I 'humanly' can. However stupid and evil people evidently are, they still seem better than isolation, loneliness, or even dogs and cats. Far better, even.

It probably helps to not overly point out just how contemptible and repellent everyone really is. I shouldn’t all that much note the extremeness of their intellectual, moral, and spiritual inferiority. 

Our World

 

It’s rare or unknown today to encounter someone who is objectively and genuinely intelligent, educated, profound, wise, noble, and great. Someone who is healthy strong, powerful, awesome, confident, serene, light-hearted, fun-filled, thrilled, ecstatic, joyful, and happy.

This is because virtually everyone today is so illiberal. Our philosophy, culture, society, social milieus, circles of friends, and families are so petty, small-minded, spiritually low, weak, dark, corrupt, and depraved.

The current post-modernist, post-Enlightenment, Dark Age, irrational, illiberal, ignorant, foolish, addled, brainwashed, bizarre, demented, diseased, debauched world doesn’t much allow such virtuous, impressive, exalted, magnificent, and heroic people to emerge and thrive. Or even to humbly subsist and precariously survive.

Of course, every person, group, philosophy, culture, and society has some contact with and loyalty to reality and truth. Some rationality, understanding, knowledge, goodness, greatness, and nobility. But nowadays such persons and societies haven’t much. So geniuses, saints, and heroes are rare.

Reason

 

Reason is the faculty of human thought characterized by logical, rational, critical, and analytical processes. It involves the ability to think clearly and deeply, without undue influence from emotions, passions, drives, or instincts. While these four last are crucial to human life, and can shape initial thoughts, thinking while setting them aside better enables us to see, understand, evaluate, and analyze information objectively and accurately, providing justification and explanation for our beliefs and actions. Reason involves observing reality, weighing evidence, drawing rational and valid conclusions, and problem-solving in a rigorous and logical manner. The goal of reason is to think as clearly, deeply, objectively, and accurately as possible; and to best understand the nature of reality, life, society, and self; and to determine the ideal way to accomplish a lot, be great, experience pleasure, and live happily.

How did I come up with this definition of reason? With the help of ChapGPT 3.5 on May Day, 2024. At the risk of extreme boredom, here’s how I did it.

You:

What is the philosophical definition of reason?

ChatGPT:

The philosophical definition of reason encompasses several related but distinct concepts:

1. Logical Thinking: Reason involves the ability to think logically, to draw valid conclusions from premises, and to evaluate arguments for their validity and soundness. In this sense, reason is associated with rationality and critical thinking.

2. Intellectual Faculty: Reason is also considered an intellectual faculty or capacity inherent to human beings, allowing us to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the world around us. It involves the ability to perceive patterns, make connections, and understand cause-and-effect relationships.

3. Justification and Explanation: Reason involves providing justification and explanation for beliefs, actions, and assertions. It involves the ability to support one's claims with evidence, reasoning, and coherent arguments.

4. Problem-Solving: Reason includes the capacity for problem-solving and decision-making based on careful analysis and evaluation of available information.

5. Objective Inquiry: Reason is often associated with objectivity and the pursuit of truth. It involves setting aside personal biases and emotions to engage in impartial and systematic inquiry into the nature of reality.

Overall, the philosophical definition of reason encompasses the ability to think logically, critically, and systematically; to understand and interpret the world; to provide justification and explanation for beliefs and actions; and to engage in objective inquiry and problem-solving. It is a fundamental aspect of human cognition and plays a central role in philosophy, science, ethics, and many other areas of human endeavor.

You:

My own definition of reason is:

"Human thought without emotions, passions, hormonal drives, or inborn instincts. When humans think without them, they think much more clearly and powerfully."

Please critique this definition and tell me how to make it better.

ChatGPT:

Your definition of reason has some strengths but could benefit from refinement to capture the complexity of human thought and the interplay between reason and emotions.

Strengths of your definition:

1. Clarity: Your definition is clear and straightforward, making it easy to understand.

2. Emphasis on Clarity: You emphasize the clarity and power of thought when emotions, passions, hormonal drives, or instincts are absent, which is a valid point.

However, there are some aspects to consider for improvement:

1. Exclusion of Emotions, Passions, etc.: While it's true that reason often involves thinking without being unduly influenced by emotions, passions, or instincts, it's not entirely accurate to say that reason excludes them altogether. Emotions and instincts can play a role in shaping our initial thoughts, and they can also provide valuable information that can inform rational decision-making. Additionally, emotions can motivate us to pursue certain lines of inquiry or to take action, which can be a positive aspect of reasoning.

2. Complexity of Human Thought: Human thought is inherently complex, and reason interacts with emotions, passions, and instincts in various ways. Sometimes, emotions can enhance reasoning by providing insights or motivating action. Other times, they can cloud judgment. Therefore, it's essential to acknowledge the nuanced relationship between reason and these other aspects of human experience.

With that in mind, here's a revised version:

"Reason is the faculty of human thought characterized by logical, rational, and analytical processes. It involves the ability to think critically and clearly, often without undue influence from emotions, passions, or instincts. While emotions and instincts can shape our initial thoughts, reason enables us to evaluate and analyze information objectively, providing justification and explanation for our beliefs and actions. Reasoning involves considering evidence, drawing valid conclusions, and problem-solving in a systematic and logical manner. While emotions and instincts can sometimes enhance or detract from the clarity of reasoning, the ideal of reason is to think as clearly and objectively as possible, acknowledging and managing the influence of emotions and instincts."

This revision maintains clarity while also acknowledging the complex interaction between reason and other aspects of human experience.

You:

Please critique my new definition of reason and tell me how to make it better:

"Reason is the faculty of human thought characterized by logical, rational, critical, and analytical processes. It involves the ability to think clearly and deeply, without undue influence from emotions, passions, drives, or instincts. While these four last are crucial to human life, and can shape initial thoughts, thinking while setting them aside better enables us to see, understand, evaluate, and analyze information objectively and accurately, providing justification and explanation for our beliefs and actions. Reason involves observing reality, weighing evidence, drawing rational and valid conclusions, and problem-solving in a rigorous and logical manner. The goal of reason is to think as clearly, deeply, objectively, and accurately as possible; and to best understand the nature of reality, life, society, and self; and to determine the ideal way to accomplish a lot, be great, experience pleasure, and live happily."

ChatGPT:

Your new definition of reason is well-structured and comprehensive, capturing many essential aspects of the concept. Here are some strengths and suggestions for improvement:

Strengths of your definition:

1. Clarity and Structure: Your definition is clear and well-structured, making it easy to understand.

2. Inclusion of Key Aspects: You cover a broad range of aspects of reason, including logical, rational, critical, and analytical processes, as well as the ability to observe reality, weigh evidence, and draw valid conclusions.

3. Acknowledgment of the Role of Emotions, Passions, Drives, and Instincts: You recognize the importance of these factors in human life while emphasizing the importance of setting them aside for clear reasoning.

Suggestions for improvement:

1. Complexity of Human Thought: While your definition accurately highlights the importance of setting aside emotions, passions, drives, and instincts for clear reasoning, it may oversimplify the interaction between reason and these factors. Emotions, passions, etc., can sometimes enhance reasoning by providing valuable insights or motivation for action. Consider acknowledging this complexity by highlighting that emotions and instincts can have both positive and negative influences on reasoning.

2. Balance in Language: Some parts of your definition use complex language, which may make it less accessible to some readers. For example, the phrase "to accomplish a lot, be great, experience pleasure, and live happily" could be simplified for clarity.

3. Conciseness: Your definition is quite lengthy, which could make it challenging to remember or apply in practice. Consider trimming unnecessary words or phrases to make it more concise without losing its essence.

Here's a revised version that addresses these points:

"Reason is the faculty of human thought characterized by logical, rational, critical, and analytical processes. It involves the ability to think clearly and deeply, setting aside emotions, passions, drives, and instincts when necessary. While these factors are essential to human life, reason enables us to observe reality, weigh evidence, and draw valid conclusions objectively and accurately. Reasoning includes problem-solving in a rigorous and logical manner. The goal of reason is to understand the nature of reality, society, and self, and to determine the best way to achieve goals and live happily."

This revision maintains clarity and comprehensiveness while addressing conciseness and balancing the role of emotions and instincts in reasoning.


You: Thanks for the suggestion. But I think my definition isn't too long, is more full and exact, and is overall superior.

ChatGPT:

Certainly, if you feel that your definition is more complete and exact for your purposes, that's what matters most. It's important to have a definition that resonates with you and accurately reflects your understanding of the concept.

Your definition is indeed thorough and comprehensive, providing a detailed overview of reason and its importance. It emphasizes the need to set aside emotions, passions, drives, and instincts for clear and objective thinking, which is a significant aspect of rational thought.

If your aim is to provide a comprehensive and detailed definition, then your original version accomplishes that goal effectively. It offers a thorough exploration of reason and its role in human cognition and decision-making.

Remember, definitions can vary based on context, audience, and personal perspective. As long as your definition serves its intended purpose and accurately reflects your understanding, it's a valuable tool for communication and inquiry.