from conversations with squibblyquill -

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Charles Taylor's "Sources of the Self":
I had never heard of him, but in reading descriptions
About his book and conclusions, I initially Think I've
already agreed with him. I may acquire the book
anyway. Thanks.

One theory I've heard nobody mention yet, in book
or speech: Our self image is set by the memes we
acquire and internalize; Our reactions and general
behavior is controlled by that self image; The question
of Self-control May depend upon how close we are in
cadence 'consciously' with that Internalized image.

Changing general public behaviors for the better may
depend on somehow altering their internal images -
possibly, by starting in small easily assimilated steps,
using the 'slippery-slope' concept, but in a positive
and beneficial way. As a person more closely connects
with acceptable behaviors, the feelings of connection,
and the small endorphin rushes which accompany them,
steepen the positive slope.

It could be, the modern quest for self-knowledge is
basically due to the increase in published interest
in self-knowledge. The more something spreads or
'viralizes', [provided it is an interesting subject],
the more it will continue to spread. This might be
the defining nature of philosophical 'modernity'. The
'modern' becomes more immediately malleable.

Are we accelerating toward a positive tipping point?
pip