“That government, society, or religion is useless where people are not allowed to ask questions.”
— Galileo
Chomsky said, “A citizen who questions nothing is the governments favorite creation.”
The government is good at persuading its citizens to blindly & fearfully obey the government.
They are even better at putting fear into people so that people are afraid to think for themselves.
The majority of people become indoctrinated to believe that there is no other way. So they don’t question the government or church or society.
And the citizens learn to outcast the individual who questions things; The individual who uses their brain to ask itself questions & ask others questions; The philosopher. The lone wolf.
Hundreds of years ago communities labeled those people “witches” and “demons” – the people who questioned the government or church.
The power to conform blindly to authority has always been stronger than taking a stand.
Throughout human history, authority figures have always used violence to silence anyone who questioned them.
It’s sad but it’s true.
But we are entering a new earth. A new phase in human existence (if AI doesn’t destroy humanity.)
This new phase will use scientific evidence & intelligent & facts instead of blindly obeying political organizations or the church (politics).
No one should fear their government whom is supposedly here to “protect and serve,” (& not just protect and serve the wealthiest people in its country…)
When everyone around you seems to be conforming, don’t be afraid to lead.
Following is conformity. Leading is courage.
With Ken Thompson 