Human beings have spread over the globe more than most other animals. It has been a struggle. The will to expand and use new possibilities is a positive force.
But sometimes it turns destructive. Where is the line between the constructive and the destructive?
It would be nice to find such a line, in a world which is more open than before. The potential for abuse is big, and the traditional power structures are challenged. It would be nice if we had a global power structure based on compassion rather than force or money.
But is it realistic? Will not boys always be boys and step over any lines?
If we have artificial lines, they will be passed. But there are existential lines we should not play with. Or else, we could arrange for reservations for suicide bombers killing themselves in good order, unable to create harm for others.
We have freedom of expression, and if we use that for expressing destructive ideas we will self destruct.
Showing posts with label self destruction. Show all posts
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Dualism
All destruction is self destruction on mind level. We can never attack another person without hurting ourselves.
Dualism is a trap. In dualism we see others as others - as distant from us. As they seem distant, we can try to exploit them. For a time it seems to work. But eventually we are hurt.
Non dualism is having a positive attitude to others. Just this attitude is valuable, much more valuable than a lot of practical activities in dualism.
But the others, are they not others? Is there no difference between me and others?
If we have a clear mind we see the connections between all individuals, and also with nature.
These connections are non dualistic. Non dualism is solidarity.
Dualism is a trap. In dualism we see others as others - as distant from us. As they seem distant, we can try to exploit them. For a time it seems to work. But eventually we are hurt.
Non dualism is having a positive attitude to others. Just this attitude is valuable, much more valuable than a lot of practical activities in dualism.
But the others, are they not others? Is there no difference between me and others?
If we have a clear mind we see the connections between all individuals, and also with nature.
These connections are non dualistic. Non dualism is solidarity.
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