Would Anything Horrify Us All Equally?

We’re all flawed, learning, improvising, messing up and trying again. That’s not just unifying — it’s oddly comforting. Mortality is the great equalizer. Everyone knows, on some level, that life is temporary. It shapes how we love, how we fear, and how we choose. We all desire connection. Whether through love, art, language, philosophy, or shared struggles, humans reach outward. We want to be understood & know we matter to someone. Even those who isolate define themselves in relation to others. So we’ve all come together in our own way. Each and every one of us is a work in progress.

Why would they lie? Because they can! It serves their own bias agenda. The problem with that is it is often based on someone’s feelings or opinions and not on FACTS.
Someone in authority expects you to conform. Just do what you’re told and don’t entertain the idea of critical thinking. You weren’t taught to ask good questions, evaluate evidence, spot potential manipulation, or check for bias. It’s far easier to just accept what you’re told instead of challenging the information that’s been presented in search of the truth. Disagreeing & questioning someone involves risk. You might be judged, create conflict or even be excluded. Thank goodness we have an entire generation coming out of college in the past 10 years that are taught critical thinking skills. Of course, that generation seems to have a sense of entitlement but that’s a whole different topic for another day.

I will give it some thought and we can discuss it further after the holidays.