Language, Money, Logic, Consciousness: The Valid And The Invalid

Everyone wants to see what they do as important; and in many cases they create virtual religions toward that effect. Some of what they postulate is right, and some isn't.

It is valid to say that language has effect on how we think. It is not valid to say that language construes reality.

It is valid to say that in many situations people can find solutions to their problems. It is not valid to say that all problems that a person may experience is due to negativity in his consciousness.

It is valid to say that money has vast influence. It is not valid to say that “money talks, bullshit walks.” There were many situations in history in which the poorer party conquered the wealthier party; and while money very much does talk in many situations, it is not the only thing that does.

It is valid to say that logic is a useful form of cognition. It is not valid to see it as the only valid form of cognition or to see anyone using anything other than logic as fools, lunatics and conmen. And it is especially not valid to see the spiritually inclined as illogical or irrational. In many cases they have had very real experiences. When confronted with something that contradicts one's worldview, the logical thing to do is to correct the worldview. And as someone who started out as a militant atheist, I can say with full certainty that I do not have the luxury of skeptical beliefs if I am at all to be honest.

My mother, who came close to being accepted into mathematical program in Soviet Union, said that mathematics is queen of science. Once again, nobody questions the importance of mathematics; but there are many important sciences, mathematics being only one of them.

Once again, it is valid to see what you do as important. It is not valid to think that it is the only thing that is important, or to accept wrongful attitudes as part of what you do. Language, money, what's in your consciousness, all matter. However don't tell me that you are construing reality with language, or that unless I have billions of dollars I don't stand to have credibility, or that, if I were to rape you and kill you, it would be your fault rather than mine.

Separate the valid from the invalid. And then arrive at correct use of – language, money, logic, consciousness, and everything else that is there.