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	== General Properties of Enlightenment ==		== General Properties of Enlightenment ==
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	Are there common elements between "[[spiritual]] enlightenment" that are [[culturally neutral]] and [[universal]]? What would be on such a list? Some suggestions:		Are there common elements between "[[spiritual]] enlightenment" that are [[culturally neutral]] and [[universal]]? What would be on such a list? Some suggestions:

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	== Enlightenment Through Robust General Knowledge ==		== Enlightenment Through Robust General Knowledge ==
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	One of the key premises of the [[metaculture]] [[wiki]] is that anyone can gain a pretty [[good]] general [[idea]] of how the [[universe]], our [[minds]], and [[societies]] [[work]], without having to become an expert in all of the relevant [[science]] or have a University-level [[education]], though those things make it easier. You still have no [[business]] telling other people what to think outside of your areas of [[expertise]], but you can see the [[big picture]].		One of the key premises of the [[metaculture]] [[wiki]] is that anyone can gain a pretty [[good]] general [[idea]] of how the [[universe]], our [[minds]], and [[societies]] [[work]], without having to become an expert in all of the relevant [[science]] or have a University-level [[education]], though those things make it easier. You still have no [[business]] telling other people what to think outside of your areas of [[expertise]], but you can see the [[big picture]].

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	Think about the people who we consider modern paragons of [[spiritual]] wisdom. [[wikipedia:Pope_Francis\|Pope Francis]]. [[wikipedia:14th_Dalai_Lama\|The Dalai Lama]]. [[wikipedia:Mahatma_Gandhi\|Ghandi]]. [[wikipedia:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.\|Martin Luthor King]]. Would you use these terms to describe them? Are there other traits that they all share that are central to why we consider them enlightened?		Think about the people who we consider modern paragons of [[spiritual]] wisdom. [[wikipedia:Pope_Francis\|Pope Francis]]. [[wikipedia:14th_Dalai_Lama\|The Dalai Lama]]. [[wikipedia:Mahatma_Gandhi\|Ghandi]]. [[wikipedia:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.\|Martin Luthor King]]. Would you use these terms to describe them? Are there other traits that they all share that are central to why we consider them enlightened?

			== What Happens After Enlightenment? ==
			After achieving enlightenment, one finds that [https://goodreads.com/book/show/341631.After_the_Ecstasy_the_Laundry there is still laundry to be done]. And it is good.<blockquote>''"Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water."'' -[[wikipedia:The_Buddha\|Buddha]]</blockquote>

	== The Science of Enlightenment ==		== The Science of Enlightenment ==

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	* [[Humor]] - the [[cosmic joke]] is [[hilarious]] and if you don't get it you're [[probably]] not enlightened		* [[Humor]] - the [[cosmic joke]] is [[hilarious]] and if you don't get it you're [[probably]] not enlightened
	* [[Happiness and Well-Being]] - a peaceful and/or joyous demeanor and general [[wellness]]		* [[Happiness and Well-Being]] - a peaceful and/or joyous demeanor and general [[wellness]]
			* [[Money\|Given Freely]] - there are no paywalls on the path to enlightenment; any guru who sells their wisdom is a [[Grifters\|grifter]]

	Think about the people who we consider modern paragons of [[spiritual]] wisdom. [[wikipedia:Pope_Francis\|Pope Francis]]. [[wikipedia:14th_Dalai_Lama\|The Dalai Lama]]. [[wikipedia:Mahatma_Gandhi\|Ghandi]]. [[wikipedia:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.\|Martin Luthor King]]. Would you use these terms to describe them? Are there other traits that they all share that are central to why we consider them enlightened?		Think about the people who we consider modern paragons of [[spiritual]] wisdom. [[wikipedia:Pope_Francis\|Pope Francis]]. [[wikipedia:14th_Dalai_Lama\|The Dalai Lama]]. [[wikipedia:Mahatma_Gandhi\|Ghandi]]. [[wikipedia:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.\|Martin Luthor King]]. Would you use these terms to describe them? Are there other traits that they all share that are central to why we consider them enlightened?

Fractalguy: /* The Science of Enlightenment */

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The Science of Enlightenment

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			{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Kv5sxZhIs\|\|center\|Can Atheists be Enlightened? Common Pitfalls in an Awakening Journey\|frame}}

	== The Sounds of Enlightenment ==		== The Sounds of Enlightenment ==
	Some might think this would be a good place for some peaceful [[meditation]] [[music]]. Others [[associate]] their Divine Moments of [[Truth]] with times when they were [[Psychedelics\|Shpongled]].{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwtT4ZBa3CE\|\|center\|Shpongle - Divine Moments of Truth\|frame}}		Some might think this would be a good place for some peaceful [[meditation]] [[music]]. Others [[associate]] their Divine Moments of [[Truth]] with times when they were [[Psychedelics\|Shpongled]].{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwtT4ZBa3CE\|\|center\|Shpongle - Divine Moments of Truth\|frame}}

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	Enlightenment is meant to represent the [[wikipedia:Ego_death\|destruction of the ego]] but entirely too often it results in its [[Crypto-bros\|inflation]].<blockquote>''"Not creating delusions is enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Bodhidharma\|Bodhidharma]]</blockquote>In [[wikipedia:Enlightenment_(spiritual)\|spiritual traditions]] it generally refers to the highest level of [[spiritual]] knowledge that one can obtain.<blockquote>''"Knowing others is wisdom, [[Self-aware\|knowing yourself]] is Enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Laozi\|Lao Tzu]]</blockquote>In the western interpretation of those [[traditions]], it tends to mean [[wikipedia:Self-realization\|self-realization]], [[wikipedia:Self-actualization\|self-actualization]], or [[wikipedia:Self-authorship\|self-authorship]], depending on the [[Cognitive development\|development model]] being used. For example, the [[wikipedia:Lawrence_Kohlberg's_stages_of_moral_development\|Kohlberg Scale]] is a [[psychological]] model for [[ethical]] and [[moral]] enlightenment.<blockquote>''"We need enlightenment, not [[just]] individually but collectively, to save the planet. We need to awaken ourselves. We need to practice [[mindfulness]] if we want to have a [[future]], if we want to save ourselves and the planet."'' -[[wikipedia:Thích_Nhất_Hạnh\|Thich Nhat Hanh]]</blockquote>In [[metaculture]] it means you read all of the [[wiki]] pages and passed the [[standardized test]] to receive your ''Certificate of Enlightenment''.		Enlightenment is meant to represent the [[wikipedia:Ego_death\|destruction of the ego]] but entirely too often it results in its [[Crypto-bros\|inflation]].<blockquote>''"Not creating delusions is enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Bodhidharma\|Bodhidharma]]</blockquote>In [[wikipedia:Enlightenment_(spiritual)\|spiritual traditions]] it generally refers to the highest level of [[spiritual]] knowledge that one can obtain.<blockquote>''"Knowing others is wisdom, [[Self-aware\|knowing yourself]] is Enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Laozi\|Lao Tzu]]</blockquote>In the western interpretation of those [[traditions]], it tends to mean [[wikipedia:Self-realization\|self-realization]], [[wikipedia:Self-actualization\|self-actualization]], or [[wikipedia:Self-authorship\|self-authorship]], depending on the [[Cognitive development\|development model]] being used. For example, the [[wikipedia:Lawrence_Kohlberg's_stages_of_moral_development\|Kohlberg Scale]] is a [[psychological]] model for [[ethical]] and [[moral]] enlightenment.<blockquote>''"We need enlightenment, not [[just]] individually but collectively, to save the planet. We need to awaken ourselves. We need to practice [[mindfulness]] if we want to have a [[future]], if we want to save ourselves and the planet."'' -[[wikipedia:Thích_Nhất_Hạnh\|Thich Nhat Hanh]]</blockquote>In [[metaculture]] it means you read all of the [[wiki]] pages and passed the [[standardized test]] to receive your ''Certificate of Enlightenment''.

			In lieu of this test, you can use the [[Primal World Beliefs]] 99 question survey to test your enlightenment. A score of 4.5 or above should be considered "enlightened," at least in terms of your ability to realize the [[beauty]], [[wonder]], and [[God Concept\|goodness]] of the [[universe]].

	[[File:Ego-death-so-much-better.jpeg\|center\|thumb\|600x600px]]		[[File:Ego-death-so-much-better.jpeg\|center\|thumb\|600x600px]]

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	Enlightenment is meant to represent the [[wikipedia:Ego_death\|destruction of the ego]] but entirely too often it results in its [[Crypto-bros\|inflation]].<blockquote>''"Not creating delusions is enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Bodhidharma\|Bodhidharma]]</blockquote>In [[wikipedia:Enlightenment_(spiritual)\|spiritual traditions]] it generally refers to the highest level of [[spiritual]] knowledge that one can obtain.<blockquote>''"Knowing others is wisdom, [[Self-aware\|knowing yourself]] is Enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Laozi\|Lao Tzu]]</blockquote>In the western interpretation of those [[traditions]], it tends to mean [[wikipedia:Self-realization\|self-realization]], [[wikipedia:Self-actualization\|self-actualization]], or [[wikipedia:Self-authorship\|self-authorship]], depending on the [[Cognitive development\|development model]] being used. For example, the [[wikipedia:Lawrence_Kohlberg's_stages_of_moral_development\|Kohlberg Scale]] is a [[psychological]] model for [[ethical]] and [[moral]] enlightenment.<blockquote>''"We need enlightenment, not [[just]] individually but collectively, to save the planet. We need to awaken ourselves. We need to practice [[mindfulness]] if we want to have a [[future]], if we want to save ourselves and the planet."'' -[[wikipedia:Thích_Nhất_Hạnh\|Thich Nhat Hanh]]</blockquote>In [[metaculture]] it means you read all of the [[wiki]] pages and passed the [[standardized test]] to receive your ''Certificate of Enlightenment''.		Enlightenment is meant to represent the [[wikipedia:Ego_death\|destruction of the ego]] but entirely too often it results in its [[Crypto-bros\|inflation]].<blockquote>''"Not creating delusions is enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Bodhidharma\|Bodhidharma]]</blockquote>In [[wikipedia:Enlightenment_(spiritual)\|spiritual traditions]] it generally refers to the highest level of [[spiritual]] knowledge that one can obtain.<blockquote>''"Knowing others is wisdom, [[Self-aware\|knowing yourself]] is Enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Laozi\|Lao Tzu]]</blockquote>In the western interpretation of those [[traditions]], it tends to mean [[wikipedia:Self-realization\|self-realization]], [[wikipedia:Self-actualization\|self-actualization]], or [[wikipedia:Self-authorship\|self-authorship]], depending on the [[Cognitive development\|development model]] being used. For example, the [[wikipedia:Lawrence_Kohlberg's_stages_of_moral_development\|Kohlberg Scale]] is a [[psychological]] model for [[ethical]] and [[moral]] enlightenment.<blockquote>''"We need enlightenment, not [[just]] individually but collectively, to save the planet. We need to awaken ourselves. We need to practice [[mindfulness]] if we want to have a [[future]], if we want to save ourselves and the planet."'' -[[wikipedia:Thích_Nhất_Hạnh\|Thich Nhat Hanh]]</blockquote>In [[metaculture]] it means you read all of the [[wiki]] pages and passed the [[standardized test]] to receive your ''Certificate of Enlightenment''.

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	== Enlightenment Through Robust General Knowledge ==		== Enlightenment Through Robust General Knowledge ==

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	== Enlightenment Through Science ==		== Enlightenment Through Science ==
	To destroy the ego and embody intellectual humility, you must remove all [[emotional]] [[attachment]] to [[ideas]]. The principles of [[science]], [[evidence]], and [[self-correction]] represent [[beliefs]], ritual practices and [[social norms]] to reinforce intellectual humility. Elevating the core [[belief]] in [[science]] to the level of the [[sacred]] can enhance this effect, by linking it to our [[value systems]] and [[cultural]] [[traditions]]. Rather than creating [[dogma]], it creates a new [[doctrine]] that systematically deconstructs [[dogma]]. The [[Dogma\|Dogma of No Dogma]].		To destroy the ego and embody intellectual humility, you must remove all [[emotional]] [[attachment]] to [[ideas]]. The principles of [[science]], [[evidence]], and [[self-correction]] represent [[beliefs]], [[ritual]] practices and [[social norms]] to reinforce intellectual humility. Elevating the core [[belief]] in [[science]] to the level of the [[sacred]] can enhance this effect, by linking it to our [[value systems]] and [[cultural]] [[traditions]]. Rather than creating [[dogma]], it creates a new [[doctrine]] that systematically deconstructs [[dogma]]. The [[Dogma\|Dogma of No Dogma]].

	== General Properties of Enlightenment ==		== General Properties of Enlightenment ==

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Enlightenment Through Science

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	== Enlightenment Through Science ==		== Enlightenment Through Science ==
	To destroy the ego and embody intellectual humility, you must remove all emotional attachment to ideas. The principles of [[science]], [[evidence]], and [[self-correction]] represent [[beliefs]], ritual practices and [[social norms]] to reinforce intellectual humility. Elevating the core [[belief]] in [[science]] to the level of the [[sacred]] can enhance this effect, by linking it to our [[value systems]] and [[cultural]] [[traditions]]. Rather than creating [[dogma]], it creates a new [[doctrine]] that systematically deconstructs [[dogma]]. The [[Dogma\|Dogma of No Dogma]].		To destroy the ego and embody intellectual humility, you must remove all [[emotional]] [[attachment]] to [[ideas]]. The principles of [[science]], [[evidence]], and [[self-correction]] represent [[beliefs]], ritual practices and [[social norms]] to reinforce intellectual humility. Elevating the core [[belief]] in [[science]] to the level of the [[sacred]] can enhance this effect, by linking it to our [[value systems]] and [[cultural]] [[traditions]]. Rather than creating [[dogma]], it creates a new [[doctrine]] that systematically deconstructs [[dogma]]. The [[Dogma\|Dogma of No Dogma]].

	== General Properties of Enlightenment ==		== General Properties of Enlightenment ==

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	By recognizing our shared [[evolutionary]] [[history]] and common [[goal]] of [[happiness]] maximization, the [[universal in-group]] becomes a [[natural]] conclusion, and that is the "we are all one" realization at the heart of most [[spiritual]] epiphany.		By recognizing our shared [[evolutionary]] [[history]] and common [[goal]] of [[happiness]] maximization, the [[universal in-group]] becomes a [[natural]] conclusion, and that is the "we are all one" realization at the heart of most [[spiritual]] epiphany.

			== Enlightenment Through Science ==
			To destroy the ego and embody intellectual humility, you must remove all emotional attachment to ideas. The principles of [[science]], [[evidence]], and [[self-correction]] represent [[beliefs]], ritual practices and [[social norms]] to reinforce intellectual humility. Elevating the core [[belief]] in [[science]] to the level of the [[sacred]] can enhance this effect, by linking it to our [[value systems]] and [[cultural]] [[traditions]]. Rather than creating [[dogma]], it creates a new [[doctrine]] that systematically deconstructs [[dogma]]. The [[Dogma\|Dogma of No Dogma]].

	== General Properties of Enlightenment ==		== General Properties of Enlightenment ==

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	Enlightenment is meant to represent the [[wikipedia:Ego_death\|destruction of the ego]] but entirely too often it results in its [[Crypto-bros\|inflation]].<blockquote>''"Not creating delusions is enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Bodhidharma\|Bodhidharma]]</blockquote>In [[wikipedia:Enlightenment_(spiritual)\|spiritual traditions]] it generally refers to the highest level of [[spiritual]] knowledge that one can obtain.<blockquote>''"Knowing others is wisdom, [[Self-aware\|knowing yourself]] is Enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Laozi\|Lao Tzu]]</blockquote>In the western interpretation of those [[traditions]], it tends to mean [[wikipedia:Self-realization\|self-realization]], [[wikipedia:Self-actualization\|self-actualization]], or [[wikipedia:Self-authorship\|self-authorship]], depending on the [[Cognitive development\|development model]] being used. For example, the [[wikipedia:Lawrence_Kohlberg's_stages_of_moral_development\|Kohlberg Scale]] is a [[psychological]] model for [[ethical]] and [[moral]] enlightenment.<blockquote>''"We need enlightenment, not [[just]] individually but collectively, to save the planet. We need to awaken ourselves. We need to practice [[mindfulness]] if we want to have a [[future]], if we want to save ourselves and the planet."'' -[[wikipedia:Thích_Nhất_Hạnh\|Thich Nhat Hanh]]</blockquote>In [[metaculture]] it means you read all of the [[wiki]] pages and passed the [[standardized test]] to receive your ''Certificate of Enlightenment''.		Enlightenment is meant to represent the [[wikipedia:Ego_death\|destruction of the ego]] but entirely too often it results in its [[Crypto-bros\|inflation]].<blockquote>''"Not creating delusions is enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Bodhidharma\|Bodhidharma]]</blockquote>In [[wikipedia:Enlightenment_(spiritual)\|spiritual traditions]] it generally refers to the highest level of [[spiritual]] knowledge that one can obtain.<blockquote>''"Knowing others is wisdom, [[Self-aware\|knowing yourself]] is Enlightenment."'' -[[wikipedia:Laozi\|Lao Tzu]]</blockquote>In the western interpretation of those [[traditions]], it tends to mean [[wikipedia:Self-realization\|self-realization]], [[wikipedia:Self-actualization\|self-actualization]], or [[wikipedia:Self-authorship\|self-authorship]], depending on the [[Cognitive development\|development model]] being used. For example, the [[wikipedia:Lawrence_Kohlberg's_stages_of_moral_development\|Kohlberg Scale]] is a [[psychological]] model for [[ethical]] and [[moral]] enlightenment.<blockquote>''"We need enlightenment, not [[just]] individually but collectively, to save the planet. We need to awaken ourselves. We need to practice [[mindfulness]] if we want to have a [[future]], if we want to save ourselves and the planet."'' -[[wikipedia:Thích_Nhất_Hạnh\|Thich Nhat Hanh]]</blockquote>In [[metaculture]] it means you read all of the [[wiki]] pages and passed the [[standardized test]] to receive your ''Certificate of Enlightenment''.

			In lieu of this test, you can use the [[Primal World Beliefs]] 99 question survey to test your enlightenment. A score of 4.5 or above should be considered "enlightened," at least in terms of your ability to realize the [[beauty]], [[wonder]], and [[God Concept\|goodness]] of the [[universe]].

	[[File:Ego-death-so-much-better.jpeg\|center\|thumb\|600x600px]]		[[File:Ego-death-so-much-better.jpeg\|center\|thumb\|600x600px]]