The Magic of Believing

The Magic of Believing. A wonderful book. It also happens to be the trigger of an event that shaped many of my non-religious convictions. It was a rather unpleasant event, and I would not like to be reminded if possible. Friends whom have helped me during this period will always be cherished and appreciated.

Was rudely reminded of this event today. It is disturbing when you see people around who think they know everything. You know they don't, and they know they don't. But maybe it is due to their subconscious mind that they develop this protective mentality that what they understand can't hurt them. And as such, what they don't understand, don't exist.

I do not believe that people are born to be selfiish, and self-protective. This is something that is conditioned by the society. Maybe there is something wrong with this society, that we are seeing more and more people who are acting in their self-interests more than for the general good. Adam Smith said that when left to their own devices, people will choose the option of maximizing their utility. This utility can be in the form of public good, and not just for an individual's material gains. Sadly, the more educated a person is, the less of this quality I see in him or her.

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