Hi, @galenkp, I agree on everything (sounds strange, doesn't it?), especially on the capacity for self-deception of the human being. This is the basis of Festinger's thinking.
I can assure you that there is surely not a person in the world who does not think he or she agrees with the first point. However, I stumble upon people every day who seek to “win” by using “shortcuts” at the expense of other people. Or who only seek instrumental relationships.
The use of the word fear is very appropriate. The end of life should be happiness, yet every day I see people ruin their own happiness and try to ruin the happiness of others by seeking such banal goals as gaining “relevance”, in front of people they don't even know.
Very good publication.
People ruin their lives in so many ways these days, there's too many options for people to do so...of course, they can choose differently, just that so many people do not. Sad for them really, and for society in general.
I hope no one ruins your Friday. Happy weekend in advance.
So do I ..I may have to
kill themgive them a stern talking to. 😬🤣 Anyway, Happy Friday!