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Thanks. Yes, I feel as if I do like to hold on to failure. I just realised I might be somewhat afraid of success. I realise how I am kind of my own enemy. This is soo weird to me, I'm amazed. When I was younger I think I developed this sort of mindset, now I almost feel like I want to try and not succeed. I think I feel comfort about crying about it later. It amazes me still.

Maybe consider building a skill around mathematics. For example, you can learn to code and go into AI. AI programming needs calculus and linear algebra. This way you can use your love your math to not only improve the world but you can make a living. Bro trust, your love for math isn't to waste because not many people love math. I myself am learning to love math slowly. So its pretty killer. Additionally check this out:

Is it possible for a sociopath like Andrew Tate to be enlightened? This is a direct response to Leo's most recent video about Andrew Tate. What really changed my mind about him is the fact that he pimped out his own girlfriend and was heartless enough to exploit them through fake tax reforms. Like I can't even imagine how sociopathic you have to be. I didn't even think his actions were so fucked, I had to really visualize myself in his position to realize how heartless you must be to pimp out your own girl. Can a sociopath like Andrew Tate ever get enlightened or follow spirituality? It seems to me that psychopaths and sociopaths literally cannot go into spirituality as they are biologically wired in such a way where they just can't empathize with anyone. Is there anyone in this forum who is or knows someone who is sociopathic and follows spirituality? A direct question to Leo and people more experienced : If you had to try, how would you begin to introduce a sociopath into spirituality?

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This is a serious question, I don't understand the cost to manipulation and controlling people. @Leo Gura teaches that one should get rid of any manipulative behavior they might have. He says there is this huge cost to manipulating or controlling someone, and that there is a reason why low integrity people that manipulate are relatively less successful than higher integrity leaders that don't manipulate. For the record, most successful leaders are pretty darn manipulative. Also how can you even live life without manipulation? Isn't Leo's videos simply just a form of manipulation? I mean pretty much anything is manipulation no? Someone please clarify this for me

Wait but I remember when you said that you literally became earth. Isn't that proof against Solipsism?

I really hope I can get to that point. Do you have a video on this topic (dangers of manipulation)? If so, please tell me which one.

In the past I was super honest with everyone and was easy to manipulate, ended up getting controlled by my closest friend. I trusted him. He took a lot from me at the time. He definitely was happier than I was at the end of it. Even now, probably more fulfilled, even if he is a big ego prick. When you talk about the dangers of manipulation and control, it often resonates strongly with me because my personal experience has shown that those who manipulate and control and have large egos and come out of situations feeling fulfilled and much happier. In the end I am the one who gets fucked. Your right about fear, I'm scared as shit to feal that pain again. I don't even know what to do. I keep listening to your shit for hope but then reality wakes me the fuck up again. Every time. All around me, the honest people are sad and weak while the evil fuckers that are willing to pimp out their own girlfriends smile the most. I think we can agree that some level of manipulation as a leader is necessary, but I understand what you mean. Most times you even think to "manipulate" someone is for selfish intent, not a higher cause. Anyway thanks.

But why? What's the cost? I I don't mean to be an asshole by repeating the question, I actually don't understand what is the "cost" to controlling others.

@Gesundheit2 What would you define as being integrous? Telling the truth, or tell what you believe to be true?

@Juan I would say anything that you do change someones behavior is manipulation. So pretty much anything is manipulation.

@Leo Gura I understand that. But aren't there some circumstances where manipulation would have a net positive impact? If your a leader in a country, I think it is not only ok but needed to carefully manipulate your followers to achieve a better more sustainable future. Even hardcore manipulation. If it results in better quality of life, what is the problem? For example: If I were Nigerian, I would view the use of manipulation to gain power as justifiable if the goal is to push away foreign commercial companies like Shell and empower the local population.

The video by Leo on Andrew Tate was okay, it got the job done for me but I think it could've been a lot better. Even though Leo said the video wasn't meant to tear Tate down, he ended up trashing him throughout the whole thing. Some of the things he said weren't even accurate which made his arguments not as strong. If he had talked about the issues without being so biased and not calling Tate names like "scumbag", I think a lot more people would have believed what he had to say. The video by Leo on Andrew Tate had some valuable points and changed my perspective, but it may not have been successful in convincing Tate's fans as it seemed like a combination of education and slandering Tate. To improve the effectiveness of the video, I think Leo should have: Discussed the dangers of Andrew Tate's mindset without using personal attacks, such as calling him a "scumbag". The example of Tate's own statements about pimping out his girlfriend was a powerful point, but he should have avoided all other arguments against Tate as they are more controversial and unclear. When trying to get a point across to Tate's fans, it's crucial to make sure you have your facts straight and that there are no weak points in your accusations against Tate, because they tend to look for ways to dismiss your entire message if you give them an opening. Included more detail on the advice he provided for young people, specifically about traps and critical thinking, which would have helped viewers understand and apply the advice better. I feel like he should have summarized the Advice for young people video. Should have kept the video shorter, no more than an hour and a half, to keep the audience engaged and prevent information overload. No teenager Tate fan will watch a three hour video. This is my constructive criticism for @Leo Gura , I am seriously asking you to look at what I am saying here.

Bro I thought that as-well but let me ask you this, would you be able in ANY circumstance, to ask your girlfriend (who you respect) to jerk off in front of a camera to men online? Then proceed to trick your girlfriend who works for you by asking her to sign fake tax forms so you can take more money than you initially promised. Like bro, would you do this if you actually respected her. There's a lot of things we simply don't know about Tate, but what I wrote above is what he self admittedly does. This shows his character. This shows he doesn't give a fuck about the woman working under him. That is signs of being a sociopath.

Alright. But Leo, if you were to attempt helping a psychopath realize truth (forget Tate, I'm asking in General), how would you do this?

It is weird because in some sense narcissists have a competitive advantage as they are more self confidence, but the same narcissism hinders their growth significantly in areas like spirituality. I wasn't aware about Otto Kernberg and Frank Yeomans, I'll look into it

@Leo Gura Why do Indian spiritual leaders repeatedly emphasize the importance of being vegetarian? It's interesting because Sadhguru has stated that if he had to choose a type of meat, it would be fish. Why do think they have those opinions. I mean they pretty much include vegetarianism as necessary when following spiritual path. Like bruh.

I was browsing you-tube and found a video about Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), and how first world countries in the west such as USA, UK and even the European Union are planning to implement largescale digital currency. For context, Central bank digital currency (CBDC) is a digital form of money that is issued and backed by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve in the United States or the Bank of England in the United Kingdom. It can be thought of as an electronic version of traditional fiat currency, such as paper bills or coins. The implementation of centralized digital currency can be extremely problematic: Governments or central banks could use CBDC to track and monitor people's financial transactions in a way that's not possible with traditional fiat currency. This could be used for various purposes, such as tax enforcement or even social control. Companies or organizations could potentially use CBDC to benefit from access to data about people's financial transactions. For example, a company that issues a CBDC might be able to sell this data to third parties, such as advertisers or research firms. CBDC could potentially be used to manipulate the economy or financial markets in ways that benefit certain companies or organizations. For example, a central bank might use CBDC to stimulate demand for certain goods or services, which could then benefit the companies that produce those goods or services. This control that governments gain as a result of using CBDC is concerning to me as it mimics the control the CCP have on the Chinese people. With this added control, western governments could in theory implement a credit score system which is absolutely insane to me. I mean this is literally communism. We are entering an age of financial slavery. What is your perspective on the potential outcomes of using CBDC? Do you believe it could potentially lead to negative or unsettling consequences in the future?

@Sucuk Ekmek In reality, we have very little true ownership, as the government has the power to seize our possessions at any time. That said, this digital currency will just make it easier for the government to do so.

Just realized I posted in the wrong discussion, moderators please move it to personal development. Thank you

As I am seeking to become the best at anything I choose to do, I am seeking resources and advice that can help me achieve my full potential and optimal performance in a sustainable manner. Despite putting in a significant amount of effort, I have found myself underperforming in various endeavors, which has been disheartening as others seem to achieve more with less work. I am therefore interested in identifying any strategies or techniques that I may be overlooking which could enhance my results. As I am currently experiencing a situation that I believe others may have encountered before, I am seeking advice and recommendations from this community. Any tips or strategies that you could share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.

Last month ChatGPT by OpenAI launched. Within four days it crossed a million users. Context: ChatGPT is a powerful AI tool designed to function similarly to the human brain, with the exception that it has pretty much unlimited memory and ridiculously high level of pattern recognition. This tool can literally create extremely high level content for you in anything, write complex code, manipulate data and much more. It is distinct from other tools now available on the market since it is significantly more complex. For instance, Jasper is another AI tool that can assist you with all of the aforementioned tasks, but it cannot come close to what ChatGPT can do. Jordan peterson asked ChatGPT to write a additional chapter for his book, which it did in three seconds and at a high level. At this rate AI will soon be able to conduct it's own experiments and interact with the world, which will truly be revolutionary (wonder what that would lead to). As of now however it is already an expert at content creation, and can create better work (code, art, and philosophical investigation) than most humans, especially for the time it takes. Concern: As aforementioned, AI is already an expert in philosophy and the humanities. AI Art has already significantly influenced many artists in the world, as they find it increasingly hard to compete and make a living of their art. Will this happen to philosophers as well? If an AI machine can come to nuanced philosophical conclusions within seconds by analyzing MILLIONS of sources , then how would a philosopher ever produce any work ever worth reading? How will Leo's content alter if someday AI can produce content that is more balanced and nuanced than actualized.org? I think AI can definitely infiltrate the self help industry, even spirituality and science in the future. Question: What are the possible way's AI will impact the development of actualized.org and philosophy worldwide?

I thought about this happening aswell. But the thing is I'm not sure how it will turn out in practice. Will AI develop it's own agenda? Isn't there going serve the elites of the world in some way? There is also the possibility where AI will help only more fortunate humans while leaving people that cannot afford AI behind. This same concern is for bio- technology

Yea I agree. I think now we have to compile ways where we can adapt to AI

You know exactly what I mean. Meaning it can use data provided effectively for the given task, could've worded things a bit better I agree, all humans might be a stretch. But it sure can do more than most humans, and it terms of humanities it is literally college professor level because of the amount of data in has. No such thing. What analogy is that? I'm not forgetting. AI gets data and connects them to make something new. That's exactly what humans do aswell in many cases. In the future AI will also be able to create it's own data meaning it can create completely never seen before new ideas and theories so yea we agree on that. idk where your going with all this consciousness talk I mean yea that is what I am leading to, except I kinda want to know how it will effect philosophy because I feel that humanities is something that AI is getting a grasp on very quickly at the moment