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Old 01-12-2012, 07:45 PM
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Default Re: A Revolution in Thought: Part Two

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I still believe there may be a breakthrough. Had I never seen similar moments in the past, I wouldn't keep doing this. But I have seen it. I have seen a person argue a deeply held belief for months on end then suddenly be all "oh."

It's not fun, it isn't warm and fuzzy, but there is something to be said for that "oh." of reality. It's like rock bottom and then the person can't go anyplace but up.

The exception being that some people at 'rock bottom' sincerely believe that that is the sum total of all there is and there is nothing else for them.
or they are schizophrenic and may have a moment of clarity and then slip back into incoherent irrationality.
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