The culmination of years of research and rumination through the “blog” (and old journal) have identified the “exodus” as the only feasible solution to a world gone crazy and hell-bent on self-destruction. Peace of mind must be the prime directive before embarking on the full “exodus.” There are a few areas of primary concern:
Culture. Societies, nations, and tribal groups develop culture, often independently, to establish “identity.” Some cultural antecedents have religious origins. Aside from distinguishing characteristics, there is no need for culture.
Nationalism/Tribalism. Blind loyalty to a nation or tribe only serves to increase tensions amongst different groups, oftentimes resulting in altercations or violent conflagrations. Offensive and defensive strategies are then formulated which further serve to increase the rifts. There is no basis for arbitrary borders, cultures notwithstanding, other than prejudice.
Ethnicity & “Race.” Mitochondrial DNA and Y-chromosome data have aided in indentifying nearly the entire migration pattern of humans from an origin somewhere deep in the African continent. Therefore, there is no basis for “race” differentiation. The physical characteristics that have erroneously been attributed to “race” are, in fact, a product of decreased gene diversity. As groups of humans migrated further from the point of origin, their pool of mating partners decreased. Hence, all subsequent generations became more homogeneous. The other actual “races” of humans (Neanderthal, Denisovan, et al.) have gone extinct. There is only ONE “race” of humans, the
chimpo sapiens.
Religion. Shamanic beliefs originally sought to answer questions about the unknown. The answers, of course, were fabrications of the shamans and usually involved attribution to some kind of supernatural power or deity. The shamanic system gave rise to a ruling class whose power was vested in the imaginary deity. In time, the shamanic system evolved into institutionalized religion. The shamans became clergy and quickly consolidated power to subjugate the masses. To no surprise, religions became much like nations or tribes, each with its own culture and beliefs, which spurred myriad conflicts. There is no basis for religion. Science has essentially nullified the entire Yahweh Triad (Judaism, Islam, and Pauline Christianity).
Meaning & Purpose. Humans, like other animals, are motivated biologically to survive and reproduce. Nothing more, nothing less. Meaning and purpose are both facilitators of what the Great Prophet, Ernest Becker, termed “the vital lie.” What kind of meaning and purpose can be established in the few short decades of the human lifespan? Indeed, meaning and purpose are simply another “immortality project” to create a useless and impermanent legacy. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs clearly indicated that, once basic needs are met, then “self-actualization” or peace of mind is next phase. And, what about reproduction? Why would anyone want to give birth to another human who must endure old age and decrepitude, then die?
Consumerism & Hoarding. Consumerism, the spending of money on useless junk, is a disease made manifest by the architects of “casino capitalism.” The proliferation of advertising is so intense and so advanced that few people can resist its Pavlovian programming. The “ownership society” further exacerbates the problem by diminishing the commonwealth. The only avenue remaining is to set up the “home” to be a self-contained mausoleum. The alternative is to pay rent or admission for mediocre venues. The “home” as mausoleum increases the propensity to purchase and hoard useless junk. There is no basis for consumerism aside from an animal-like tendency to be operant conditioned by the moneychangers.
Wage & Debt Slavery. Wage slavery has been made a necessity to survive in the “casino capitalism” society. Wage slavery determines social class as well, at least for the lower echelons. Wages are purposely held low such that debt service can be entered to make up the deficit. Wage slavery should be exploited by the slave, not the inverse. A wage slave can become self-emancipated by avoiding the pitfalls of consumerism and the temptation to incur debt.
The “Ownership Society.” The so-called “ownership society” is a farce that has been laid bare by many external and uncontrolled forces, the Kilau’ea eruption being the most recent. “Ownership” is simply another “immortality project,” as defined by the Great Prophet, Ernest Becker. Nothing can be “owned” because nothing is permanent.
Cheap Booze, Illicit Drugs, Medication. Addiction to substances is tantamount to being enslaved, rather than being freed by mind-altering effects. In the “ownership society,” substances are not free. Rather, all substances must be purchased, which requires a fuller commitment to wage and debt slavery. An altered mind is also unable to comprehend reality properly, which will lead to further imprudent decisions and require more substances. The mind is best left in an unaltered state.
Propaganda & Pseudoscience. Fake news and fake science should be identified and avoided at all costs. The latter and former exist as tools to fashion innocent victims for manipulation. Always seek the truth from alternative rather than “mainstream” media. The entire “mainstream” is controlled by the moneychangers and powers-that-be.
Technology. There are many advantages in embracing technology, mainly because the latter is benign in its general state. However, the moneychangers and powers-that-be have hijacked technology for their own nefarious purposes. Extreme caution should be exercised before adapting any new technology. If possible, forego the opportunity. And, always perform a recurring technology review and mummify unused or questionable technology.
Social Networks. In the distant past, human needed each other for protection and survival. Not so anymore. Friendships and other relationships are superfluous. The maintenance of social networks is reliant on selfishness and narcissism. Being a misanthropic
pariah is best suited in this predatory era.
Thus concludes the primer for the final “exodus.” Further clarifications and additions may be forthcoming.
