I think about tolerance a lot. It’s a trigger word for me. I think it’s another psyop word - so easy to conflate and misunderstand that we can readily fool ourselves into believing we’re practicing virtue even as we refuse to grow. I always think of Sean Penn’s 1996 Independent Spirit Awards speech when I think of tolerance.
Nov 26, 2022·edited Nov 26, 2022Liked by Ann Tomoko Rosen
Thanks for raising this. The concept of tolerance and PsyOps campaign with it over the years is problematic. Equanimity is a valuable concept. Also curiosity, understanding, respect, coexistence.
Equanimity is an essential element of classical liberalism and civil dialogue. The world is lost if we cannot return to a time where ideas can be exchanged, discussed, and debated.
When it comes to Equanimity, I always think of Spenser Tracey’s role in the movie “Inherent the Wind,” where he argues in defense of a position that is opposite from his own personal beliefs. This skill or concept used to be taught in primary education systems when I was young; a life skill that has served me well over the years. Equanimity breeds understanding and tolerance.
Nov 26, 2022·edited Nov 26, 2022Liked by Ann Tomoko Rosen
No kidding, the CIA coins these words and phrases for their Psych Ops on the public. They use their Talking Heads to a tee on the Daily/Nightly News to spread them. They get a kick out of watching what the Lemming Americans pick up on ( almost everything ) I love to watch the flops too, but not many. " Circle Back ". I don't get triggered but this one comes the closest for me.
Of course they make no sense the words often do NOT correlate to the idea! That is when it is really hilarious to see the parrots running around repeating them. Conspiracy ( def two or more people bringing around a given result, connotation; often a wrongful act. Theory ( def : a proposed explanation ).
Lord protect us from the Chicken Littles!
And give us the strength and awareness not to emulate them at any time.
You're doing great work attuning to attack words, programming words, and I agree with you "tolerance" is triggering. Also "triggering" is one of their words, and I just used it!
I WATCHED (again) both the Trudeau clip and the Biden clip. It's staggering.
Untangling Tolerance
Thanks for raising this. The concept of tolerance and PsyOps campaign with it over the years is problematic. Equanimity is a valuable concept. Also curiosity, understanding, respect, coexistence.
Equanimity is an essential element of classical liberalism and civil dialogue. The world is lost if we cannot return to a time where ideas can be exchanged, discussed, and debated.
When it comes to Equanimity, I always think of Spenser Tracey’s role in the movie “Inherent the Wind,” where he argues in defense of a position that is opposite from his own personal beliefs. This skill or concept used to be taught in primary education systems when I was young; a life skill that has served me well over the years. Equanimity breeds understanding and tolerance.
No kidding, the CIA coins these words and phrases for their Psych Ops on the public. They use their Talking Heads to a tee on the Daily/Nightly News to spread them. They get a kick out of watching what the Lemming Americans pick up on ( almost everything ) I love to watch the flops too, but not many. " Circle Back ". I don't get triggered but this one comes the closest for me.
Of course they make no sense the words often do NOT correlate to the idea! That is when it is really hilarious to see the parrots running around repeating them. Conspiracy ( def two or more people bringing around a given result, connotation; often a wrongful act. Theory ( def : a proposed explanation ).
Lord protect us from the Chicken Littles!
And give us the strength and awareness not to emulate them at any time.
All the best.
It’s a fine line between what I’m willing to tolerate and what I’m willing to put up with
You're doing great work attuning to attack words, programming words, and I agree with you "tolerance" is triggering. Also "triggering" is one of their words, and I just used it!
I WATCHED (again) both the Trudeau clip and the Biden clip. It's staggering.
I'll tolerate until it becomes personal....and i quit making excuses for grownups a long time ago