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Maybe you should extend your concern about those 90% books. IMO, they're just as problematic. They're simply less successful so we pay less attention to them individually, but IMO the trend of having 90% of books sold being total BS dressing as science or personal development is a serious concern.


Just curious - do you also think 90% of people are a serious concern?


Not sure what you mean. Do you ask if I care about them in a general sense (if so, yes) or if I think they're "a problem" (if so, no) ?


I mean philosophically speaking our entire species is a concern. What drives us can also destroy us. Paradox.


It's called freedom. I don't think anyone would have it any other way.


No I'm not referring to freedom. Wild animals have freedom. I'm talking about drive/greed/motivation/moxi or w/e you want to name it. The thing that delivers ingenuity but also locks us into a winner takes all (or as much as possible). I'm speaking at a species level, not an individual (you can moderate as an individual, but as a species we will push every button eventually).

I'm not suggesting a solution, as I don't have one, and would be extremely sceptical of any proposed solution. Doesn't mean we shouldn't recognize it. "Know thyself" etc.




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