37. Do You Really Think?
“A lot of people become unattractive when you find out how they think.” I can’t help but agree with this statement. When I share my true thoughts, my potential friends scatter in all directions. I value good friendships based on discussions about wisdom, the nature of life, learning new things, and achieving rationality, because I believe they are essential not only for stability and survival but also for directing our attention toward optimization, growth, and improving our performance. I sound like an annoying fly attracted by the carbon dioxide exhaled by my interlocutor: “I require right now that you explain to me what justice means to you. Outline freedom. Let’s discuss it to synchronize our mental settings.” My friend and I must be in harmony with the principles of justice and freedom to avoid misunderstandings. If these abstract concepts aren’t defined, they seem unimportant. Will they set a boundary if I refuse to go to their birthday party without justificatio...