Why do you get tunnel vision? An oppressive culture is like a dark tunnel. When you look into a tunnel, all you see is darkness. You can only see the light if you turn around and face outward. Culture is a mass hallucination that distorts perception like a tunnel. Perception happens in the mind. The senses only provide input. Perception is a creative process of the mind that uses a filter to provide the results we expect. Delusion or Hallucination Although intertwined, hallucination and delusion manifest in distinct ways. Delusions refer to fixed, false beliefs that persist. They resist change even when presented with contradicting evidence. An example everyone can understand is the indoctrination associated with Western Organized religion. Meanwhile, hallucinations are sensory perceptions experienced without any external stimuli. They take many forms, from visual, auditory, tactile, and gustatory to olfactory sensations. Have you ever met someone who believes the government is controlled by shape-shifting reptilians? Well, that's a classic example of a delusion. Delusions are self-created erroneous narratives. These scenarios often revolve around conspiracy theories. They can also include grandiosity, persecution, or religious and cultural influences. While delusions have no basis in reality, they are real to those experiencing them. Such beliefs are resistant to rational explanations or contradictory evidence. Fixed beliefs that ignore reality are the basis of Western organized religion. These are the Abrahamic religions of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. These are the three most popular religions by population, and they control much of the cultural narrative. Culture is a mass hallucination when infected with religious sectarianism from these systems. If you consider yourself a follower of one of these religions, you know what gives you tunnel vision. Delusions are often connected to hallucinations. Imagine hearing your name being called when no one is around or seeing vivid, colorful images nobody else can perceive. These sensory distortions are classic examples of hallucinations. Unlike delusions, hallucinations involve vivid perceptions that feel real. Although they lack any external source of stimuli, they seem real to the person having them. Seeing Jesus in a slice of bread is another example of how cultural delusions inspire hallucinations. Schizophrenia, substance abuse, or neurological disorders can also serve as catalysts.
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