Tag Archives: illusion

“The distortion of truth by association” (advertising, propaganda, and world peace)

Posted on June 26, 2011 by BoT Student

It’s the oldest trick in the book. What book? The distortion of truth by association book. I was examining a website recently, and reflecting on how brilliant corporate advertisers are. Maybe they don’t use their artistic skills for the most … Continue reading →

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An occult explanation for Adolph Hitler’s power, genius, evil… and foolishness

Posted on June 10, 2011 by BoT Student

(What follows is offered for your amusement, since I know of no way to confirm or deny what is said below about Adolph Hitler.) Students of history may know that during WWII, Hitler was said to have had an uncanny … Continue reading →

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Noam Chomsky on propaganda & “necessary illusions”

Posted on January 25, 2011 by BoT Student

Seers and mystics have said this world is an illusion.  This often seemed like poetic talk to me–a romantic or metaphysical way of looking at things. But on an ordinary human level, MIT Professor Noam Chomsky has suggested that much … Continue reading →

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The bubble of self-reflection (Carlos Castaneda)

Posted on December 15, 2010 by BoT Student

Have you ever met someone who was completely deluded?  With all sorts of wrong ideas, unable to see what was in front of their eyes?  And after talking to them, you thought “wow, I’m glad I’m not deluded like that!” … Continue reading →

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