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ExomatrixTV
Do you "believe" that Japan with millions of people exists or do you KNOW that Japan with millions of people exists?
Often you can replace the word "believe" with amongst others:
~ "assume"
~ "being aware of"
~ "experienced"
~ "consider"
~ "attest"
~ "corroborate"
~ "substantiate"
~ "verify"
~ "know"
... studying ALL replacement options I come to my own conclusion the use of the word "believe" (in my opinion) is the weakest of them all.
For example:
If you are married and your wife or husband asks you directly: "Do you love me?" and your answer is: "I believe I do" versus what most will say: "I do" WHY do we all know that "I believe I do" does NOT help you here! ... Because we know it is the weaker expression.
The "Need to BeLIEve Syndrome" = to accept without real evidence ... in SOME cases can help to overcome fears & self-sabotaging thoughts to overcome any hurdle and obstacle in life. That is why people defend that word as if it is 100% the "only" way to look at things ... People that can not live without having strong beliefs is the same energy that does not want to hear there is much so much more going on on a psychological level.
Imagine a person 100% sincerely believes there is a "pink elephant flying the sky" that protects him/her from all evil. By doing so, he or she have much more success in life than if he/she does not have that believe. "Who am I to take that advantage/benefits away from that person? As most people are masters in telling stories to themselves (including skeptical people) and project that on anything that fits their own created narrative ... If they feel comfortable & safe doing that, you probably WILL "hurt" their feelings if you have convincing strong evidence it is (almost) all based on psychology. Thus dismiss anything you have to say no matter how good you are in explaining what is (really) happening.
That is why I often use DIFFERENT powerful words that can replace "belief"/"believe" in more grounded in practical reality: Like; "I consider" or " am open to the possibility" or "I love to learn new (practical) insights" or "I love to surprise myself" all these cognitive replacements does NOT have to hurt nor damage the original intent of your goals! ... You will attract OTHER people doing the same which broaden your horizon much wider of possibilities/life changing experiences that is NOT FIXED in ANY belief-system.
Most ("die hard") skeptics have an almost permanent state of fear being deceived "somehow" ... thus seek ways to be 100% sure it is "not happening to them and ASSUME others are easily deceived/fooled thus feeling surrounded be ill-informed & deceived family & friends (which may well partially correct) ... nevertheless this is also a "strong belief" (belief-system/mind-set).
Long time, ago a good Irish friend "Ralphos" from PalTalk told me early 2000s: "For God to be KNOWN to exists, there is no belief necessary" ... and I know that statement is highly sensitive as all sides (including science) has its flaws hiding behind own created assumptions.
Related: ... "Intelligent Design":
- Study also: "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed":
cheers,
John Kuhles aka 'ExomartixTV'
October 26, 2020
I would prefer to use the denomination “knowers” instead “believers” where it suits.
However, there are few psychological problems we can face with this term and the fact of “knowing” as much as skepticism at its best denies the right or ability of gnosis, especially one that is innate to us and replaces it with “doubt”.
Thus “doubt” itself (“the devils advocate”) stands on the very peak of human skeptical thought , quite like the legendary Sisyphus, testing his own limits ,
defining himself in the detail.
Thus human analytical thinking fundamentally diverges from the very possibility of higher intelligent life -whether human or non human- endowed with natural “knowing” of whatever kind.
Based on linearity of principle and single logical chain skeptical thinking represents but one type of live intelligence among many,
including holistic insight or the absence of self.
We used and used to use the term “knowers” or those “in the know” in many cultures, both old and modern but it was massively replaced by “know-it-all’s” due to the plasticity and creativity of internet and digital media.
From broader perspective, there are always more people - millions of people who genuinely believe in something and/or want to believe and wish to know.
They are on their path including their doubts and healthy skepticism.
None of us would survive this world of deceit without healthy skepticism , restraint and reserves I believe (?) 😅
Not that I’ve not tested and double blind tested the option.
Underline:
But I’ve also discover subtle biological link between human hyperacidity and aggression that keeps lurking around as sarcasm and irony, toxic thinking in short,
endless engagement in fight ,
caused by overconsumption of meat and fats , tons of bread and sugar based amnesia, and so forth
things that could be improved in order to improve our well being and clarity of consciousness.
So it actually always depends upon us but skeptics do not know that.
Neither they can go for the “ultimate experiment”.
Minds me of my school days 🐷😀