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Kathleen Devanney. A human.'s avatar

The Cave parable is an excellent metaphor for current times. Profound in its implications yet easily missed, because we never see ourselves as the prisoner. Worth noting the Philosopher King he spoke of was someone over 50, and unmarried and without a family. It could not be someone susceptible to bribery, which I think is understandable. We either have a citizenry who takes turns as representatives for short periods, (built in term limits) or those who cannot be tempted. Otherwise, we get, well, what we've got. Thanks - look forward to reading your book.

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PamelaDrew's avatar

"Cognitive dissonance can hurt when you come out of the cave and first encounter bright sunlight."

In that is also betrayal by institutions granted our highest level of trust. We need to mourn the loss of what we thought were guardians but sold us out like pimps. It's heartbreaking and horrifying, even those who have no doubt of systemic fraud & corruption wish were otherwise.

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