Paradoxal Posted April 22 14 hours ago, Nungali said: It already happened ; if we look at ( certain definitions of ) intelligence ... intelligence itself developed so rapidly (or I should say, increased at an exponential rate so rapidly ) that it went beyond the capacity of the function of the human mind and 100%! While I may grumble about how stupid so many people seem, the fact of the matter is that the average person now has access to way more information (and thus education) than even the most powerful people did a hundred years ago. The unfortunate side is that the time to use and absorb that information is not given to them yet, but I imagine AI might resolve that issue soon enough, much to certain peoples' chagrin...🙃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted April 23 stupid can exist within an ocean of information access ... even within an ocean of information incorporation. Its what you DO with the info that makes you intelligent or stupid . 'Learning how to learn ' ... as the Sufi;s used to say . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johndoe2012 Posted April 26 The path is personal, don't copy anyone else, just do what you feel like doing at any moment. If you don't want to suppress the human part of you, why do it to please an external tradition? Even being part of a group you are an individual, don't suppress that part to feel accepted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSkyDiamond Posted Friday at 09:28 PM (edited) On 4/18/2025 at 9:51 PM, Lairg said: All teachers and all practices need to be tested. For example: visualize a particular teacher then put yourself in front of him/her. What happens to your heart? That is a very sensible approach. It is good common sense and practical. I also like to ask myself questions such as "Does this system (or teacher) have my best interests at heart" "Do i trust this teacher (or group)." For me it is also helpful to ask myself "what appeals to me about this group" "what is my motivation in wanting to study this path" "or study with this person" and that can help me identify sticky intentions or red flag motives on my part. Am i going there to try and please someone, to impress someone, for the glamor or cachet it gives? Am I throwing money at a teacher or training because of the misguided notion that means it is better? Edited Friday at 09:31 PM by BigSkyDiamond Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
