My immediate reaction is that one of the functions of our brain is to make sense, coherent meaning, out of experience. Over time we build an internal scaffold of ideas and beliefs grounded upon the myriad experiences we've lived. Part of the meaning we crave is an affirmative answer to the question "Is it safe?" Of course it is not safe when the world around us values an immediate emotional bond over truth. So of course, that trivial childhood experience about a toy carries great significance.
I think your proposal is a good one, and hard for me to implement. For example, I intentionally stopped checking in with Fox News about 9 months ago. I have to acknowledge that I get a lot of comfort (ie. security) from the silo I inhabit.
Pretty deep, actually, not so quick. Worthwhile.
My immediate reaction is that one of the functions of our brain is to make sense, coherent meaning, out of experience. Over time we build an internal scaffold of ideas and beliefs grounded upon the myriad experiences we've lived. Part of the meaning we crave is an affirmative answer to the question "Is it safe?" Of course it is not safe when the world around us values an immediate emotional bond over truth. So of course, that trivial childhood experience about a toy carries great significance.
I think your proposal is a good one, and hard for me to implement. For example, I intentionally stopped checking in with Fox News about 9 months ago. I have to acknowledge that I get a lot of comfort (ie. security) from the silo I inhabit.