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Fractalguy: /* Hurt Brains Hurt People */

2026-03-13T22:16:49Z

Hurt Brains Hurt People

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	It’s not enough to fight [[misinformation]]. All of the [[critical thinking]] in the world can’t help you if you’ve lobotomized yourself.		It’s not enough to fight [[misinformation]]. All of the [[critical thinking]] in the world can’t help you if you’ve lobotomized yourself.

			Here is a a related study that shows what happens to your [[ideology]] when your frontal lobe has been damaged. [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7935085 Toward a neuropsychology of political orientation: exploring ideology in patients with frontal and midbrain lesions]

	== Make Brains Dirty Again ==		== Make Brains Dirty Again ==

Fractalguy: /* Know Thyself */

2025-11-29T23:33:37Z

Know Thyself

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	== Know Thyself ==		== Know Thyself ==
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	Understanding the basic functions of the brain should be a [[necessary prerequisite]] for life in modern [[society]]. Since we are nothing more than [[self-aware]] [[brains]], we should be aware of how the brain creates the self. This section will attempt to provide a general summary of the most important aspects of [[neurophysiology]] and [[psychology]] needed to understand the [[mind]]/body [[relationship]] and how [[feedback]] from our [[environment]] shapes our thoughts and [[behavior]].		Understanding the basic functions of the brain should be a [[necessary prerequisite]] for life in modern [[society]]. Since we are nothing more than [[self-aware]] [[brains]], we should be aware of how the brain creates the self. This section will attempt to provide a general summary of the most important aspects of [[neurophysiology]] and [[psychology]] needed to understand the [[mind]]/body [[relationship]] and how [[feedback]] from our [[environment]] shapes our thoughts and [[behavior]].

Fractalguy at 13:50, 26 May 2025

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	The following section uses [[contrarian]] anti-brainwashing to develop an exercise regimen for your brain.		The following section uses [[contrarian]] anti-brainwashing to develop an exercise regimen for your brain.

			== Hurt Brains Hurt People ==
			Many [[philosophers]] and [[Psychologist\|psychologists]] have noted that we often have reflexive tendencies towards reactionary behavior that is tempered by our higher [[reasoning]] functions. When someone hurts us, we reflexively want to hurt them back. The our [[wikipedia:Prefrontal_cortex\|Prefrontal Cortex]] takes over and says “don’t do that they’ll throw you in jail” or “why don’t I just [[wikipedia:Turning_the_other_cheek\|turn the other cheek]] instead.”

			Studies have shown that traumatic brain injury primarily impacts our abilities for reasoning and [[emotional]] regulation. It it possible that an epidemic of self-inflicted brain damage is a significant contributor to the [[authoritarian]] [[political]] shift among young men?

			The [[manosphere]] loves sports that cause repetitive brain injuries, also known as [[wikipedia:Chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy\|CTE or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy]]. The same is true for [[Addiction\|addictions]], be they [[drugs]] (especially stimulants, steroids, and supplements), [[gambling]] (one of the primary funders of the [[manosphere]]), [[Monetary addiction\|shopping]], or [[social media]].

			Every [[manosphere]] influencer is afflicted by one or more of these conditions that diminish their ability to be [[rational]] and [[empathetic]], and increase their reliance on social [[hierarchy]] and [[emotional]] reactivity.

			It’s also the case for more than half of the country.

			It’s not enough to fight [[misinformation]]. All of the [[critical thinking]] in the world can’t help you if you’ve lobotomized yourself.

	== Make Brains Dirty Again ==		== Make Brains Dirty Again ==

Fractalguy: /* Make Brains Dirty Again */

2025-04-25T12:08:18Z

Make Brains Dirty Again

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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWl8FXhdEio\|\|center\|Dark Persuasion - The History of BRAINWASHING from Pavlov to Social Media\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWl8FXhdEio\|\|center\|Dark Persuasion - The History of BRAINWASHING from Pavlov to Social Media\|frame}}
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	This is a great discussion of resilience, especially the part about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcranial_magnetic_stimulation Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)] therapy. TMS appears to stimulate the same area of the brain (the [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02535-3 ~~left~~ dorsolateral prefrontal cortex) that shows the most development in highly resilient people. This allows it to emulate years of resilience practice in a very short period of [[time]].		This is a great discussion of resilience, especially the part about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcranial_magnetic_stimulation Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)] therapy. TMS appears to stimulate the same area of the brain (the [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02535-3 dorsolateral prefrontal cortex]) that shows the most development in highly resilient people. This allows it to emulate years of resilience practice in a very short period of [[time]].
	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbagNEqLViQ\|\|center\|Why do people walk away from bad events with different outcomes?\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbagNEqLViQ\|\|center\|Why do people walk away from bad events with different outcomes?\|frame}}

Fractalguy: /* Make Brains Dirty Again */

2025-04-25T12:07:10Z

Make Brains Dirty Again

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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWl8FXhdEio\|\|center\|Dark Persuasion - The History of BRAINWASHING from Pavlov to Social Media\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWl8FXhdEio\|\|center\|Dark Persuasion - The History of BRAINWASHING from Pavlov to Social Media\|frame}}
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			This is a great discussion of resilience, especially the part about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcranial_magnetic_stimulation Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)] therapy. TMS appears to stimulate the same area of the brain (the [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02535-3 left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex) that shows the most development in highly resilient people. This allows it to emulate years of resilience practice in a very short period of [[time]].
			{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbagNEqLViQ\|\|center\|Why do people walk away from bad events with different outcomes?\|frame}}

	== If You Like Brains So Much You Should Marry One ==		== If You Like Brains So Much You Should Marry One ==

Fractalguy: /* Make Brains Dirty Again */

2025-04-23T11:48:09Z

Make Brains Dirty Again

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	* [https://hearyourselfthink.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Breaking-Through-with-a-Loved-One-Hooked-on-Fox.pdf Countering the Effects of Fear-Based Media]		* [https://hearyourselfthink.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Breaking-Through-with-a-Loved-One-Hooked-on-Fox.pdf Countering the Effects of Fear-Based Media]

	See also: [[wikipedia:Brainwashing\|Brainwashing]], [[wikipedia:Cult_of_personality\|Cult of Personality]], [[wikipedia:Combating_Cult_Mind_Control\|~~Combatting~~ Cult Mind Control]], [[wikipedia:Anti-cult_movement\|Anti-Cult Movement]], [https://www.learning-mind.com/brainwashing-techniques/ 8 Brainwashing Techniques that Manipulators Use], [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model-pdf-download/ BITE Model of Authoritarian Control]		See also: [[wikipedia:Brainwashing\|Brainwashing]], [[wikipedia:Cult_of_personality\|Cult of Personality]], [[wikipedia:Combating_Cult_Mind_Control\|Combating Cult Mind Control]], [[wikipedia:Anti-cult_movement\|Anti-Cult Movement]], [https://www.learning-mind.com/brainwashing-techniques/ 8 Brainwashing Techniques that Manipulators Use], [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model-pdf-download/ BITE Model of Authoritarian Control]

	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT3rJS-mmus&t=27s\|\|center\|How to Brainwash Someone\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT3rJS-mmus&t=27s\|\|center\|How to Brainwash Someone\|frame}}

Fractalguy: /* Make Brains Dirty Again */

2025-04-11T14:32:43Z

Make Brains Dirty Again

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	* Love Bombing / [[Universal]] [[Love]] - brainwashers shower [[love]] on their target while reinforcing the [[idea]] that this [[love]] can only come from the [[in-group]] or its [[wikipedia:Cult_of_personality\|guru]]. Dirty brains are promiscuous, finding [[love]] everywhere in the [[universe]] and with many [[family]], [[friends]], [[communities]], and [[philosophies]].		* Love Bombing / [[Universal]] [[Love]] - brainwashers shower [[love]] on their target while reinforcing the [[idea]] that this [[love]] can only come from the [[in-group]] or its [[wikipedia:Cult_of_personality\|guru]]. Dirty brains are promiscuous, finding [[love]] everywhere in the [[universe]] and with many [[family]], [[friends]], [[communities]], and [[philosophies]].
	If you intentionally do the opposite of [[everything]] brainwashers try to make you do, you have a great recipe for a [[happy]] [[life]] with [[good]] [[relationships]], a strong sense of [[self-awareness]] and [[free will]], open mindedness, [[empathy]], and [[critical thinking]].		If you intentionally do the opposite of [[everything]] brainwashers try to make you do, you have a great recipe for a [[happy]] [[life]] with [[good]] [[relationships]], a strong sense of [[self-awareness]] and [[free will]], open mindedness, [[empathy]], and [[critical thinking]].

			Some good articles on how to reverse the effects of brainwashing on others:

			* [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-mind/202104/the-definitive-guide-helping-people-trapped-in-cult The Definitive Guide to Helping People Trapped in a Cult]
			* [https://hearyourselfthink.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Breaking-Through-with-a-Loved-One-Hooked-on-Fox.pdf Countering the Effects of Fear-Based Media]

	See also: [[wikipedia:Brainwashing\|Brainwashing]], [[wikipedia:Cult_of_personality\|Cult of Personality]], [[wikipedia:Combating_Cult_Mind_Control\|Combatting Cult Mind Control]], [[wikipedia:Anti-cult_movement\|Anti-Cult Movement]], [https://www.learning-mind.com/brainwashing-techniques/ 8 Brainwashing Techniques that Manipulators Use], [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model-pdf-download/ BITE Model of Authoritarian Control]		See also: [[wikipedia:Brainwashing\|Brainwashing]], [[wikipedia:Cult_of_personality\|Cult of Personality]], [[wikipedia:Combating_Cult_Mind_Control\|Combatting Cult Mind Control]], [[wikipedia:Anti-cult_movement\|Anti-Cult Movement]], [https://www.learning-mind.com/brainwashing-techniques/ 8 Brainwashing Techniques that Manipulators Use], [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model-pdf-download/ BITE Model of Authoritarian Control]

Fractalguy: /* Brains on Brains */

2025-03-24T14:13:45Z

Brains on Brains

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	[https://cognitivewonderland.substack.com/p/neuroscience-is-hard This article] does a great job explaining the problems in neuroscience and why it's so hard to learn exactly what's going on in there. [https://cognitivewonderland.substack.com/p/neuroscience-is-hard Neuroscience is hard]		[https://cognitivewonderland.substack.com/p/neuroscience-is-hard This article] does a great job explaining the problems in neuroscience and why it's so hard to learn exactly what's going on in there. [https://cognitivewonderland.substack.com/p/neuroscience-is-hard Neuroscience is hard]

			== Beauty or Brains? ==
			Forget the false dichotomy between beauty and brains. Brains are beautiful!

			[https://www.themarginalian.org/2017/02/23/beautiful-brain-santiago-ramon-y-cajal/ Beautiful Brain: The Stunning Drawings of Neuroscience Founding Father Santiago Ramón y Cajal]

	== Brains on Brains ==		== Brains on Brains ==

Fractalguy: /* Brains Are Muscles */

2025-03-24T14:11:30Z

Brains Are Muscles

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	How much you can bench press or squat will change throughout your [[lifetime]]. The times when you work out a lot, your bench press goes up. When you get lazy and neglectful, it goes down. The brain is exactly the same. It's also [[true]] that peak performance happens when you are young, but unless you were an Olympic athlete you will always have plenty of room for improvement. Most scientists and engineers make their biggest breakthroughs early in their [[careers]], then spend the rest of the [[time]] refining them. There are exceptions of course, especially in certain sports or subjects that favor [[experience]], but the pattern is quite similar.		How much you can bench press or squat will change throughout your [[lifetime]]. The times when you work out a lot, your bench press goes up. When you get lazy and neglectful, it goes down. The brain is exactly the same. It's also [[true]] that peak performance happens when you are young, but unless you were an Olympic athlete you will always have plenty of room for improvement. Most scientists and engineers make their biggest breakthroughs early in their [[careers]], then spend the rest of the [[time]] refining them. There are exceptions of course, especially in certain sports or subjects that favor [[experience]], but the pattern is quite similar.

			Writing is the ultimate exercise of the brain, be it creatively coming up with a new story to tell, or doing research on a subject you find interesting and finding the best way to explain it. If you really want a workout, write!

	The following section uses [[contrarian]] anti-brainwashing to develop an exercise regimen for your brain.		The following section uses [[contrarian]] anti-brainwashing to develop an exercise regimen for your brain.

Fractalguy at 18:14, 24 February 2025

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	* [[Placebo effect\|Placebo Effect]]		* [[Placebo effect\|Placebo Effect]]
	* [[Psychedelics]]		* [[Psychedelics]]
			[https://www.wi-phi.com/modules/neurophilosophy/ The Neurophilosophy module on Wi-Phi] offers an interactive course that covers many of these subjects.

	== Know Thyself ==		== Know Thyself ==