Why do we so often land on 18 as the right age of consent? Why not 16, 15, or simply the onset of puberty? This question isn’t just legal—it’s ethical, philosophical, and deeply connected to what it means to be a responsible, thinking human being.
Author: realphilosophyblog1
Breaking Free from Self-Minimization and Imposter Syndrome: The Art of Quiet Confidence and Owning Your Presence
Many people unknowingly shrink in the presence of authority, wealth, or status—downplaying their achievements, hesitating to own their identity, and seeking external validation before they feel “real.” But true self-assurance isn’t about proving anything to the world—it’s about knowing you already are what you claim to be. The highest level of confidence is not needing recognition, yet never minimizing yourself either. This article explores how to break free from self-minimization, detach from external validation, and embody quiet, effortless confidence—where identity is not something to prove, but something that simply exists.
The Tea Master’s Secret
A Calming Story For Weary Travelers In a quiet village nestled between rolling green hills and a silver river, there lived an old tea master named Kenji. He was known far and wide not for the finest tea leaves, nor the most expensive blends, but for the way his tea made people feel. Whenever someone … Continue reading The Tea Master’s Secret
The Infinity at the Bottom — I Can Show You God
DON'T READ THIS IF YOU HAVE A FRAGILE MIND. I can show you God. That’s not a joke. At the bottom of reality—Where the limits of my subjective perception lie,Where our subjectivity ends,Where we can go no further— There is the abyss. This abyss is the great unknowable. The infinite. And that is just another … Continue reading The Infinity at the Bottom — I Can Show You God
No Human Being Has Access To Knowledge Or Power That Is Not Accessible To Other Human Beings
This is a highly controversial statement, especially to my religious brothers and sisters. However, it is a fact that whatever is accessible to one man, whatever one man can learn, another can also learn. No man has magic eyes or magic ears. If there is a sound, we can all hear it. If there is a sight, we can all see it. To say otherwise is to give some men the right to lie and to force the rest of us to believe it. The word "force" is key here. When one man lies, it is only by violence and coercion—verbal, physical, and psychological—that the lie can be spread among the rest of us.
You Were Born Free – No One Owns You: No Human Being Has Any Inherent Authority Over Any Other Human Being
There is no Divine right except the Divine right to be free.
Every Human Being Is At All Times Wrong About Something
No human being has perfect knowledge. Every human being is always wrong about something, or at least partly wrong about something.
No Human is Perfect: We Are All Works in Progress
Ethics refers to a person's understanding of right and wrong, influencing their actions, words, and belief systems. It is particularly relevant for those in positions of authority, such as religious leaders, cultural figures, politicians, and influencers. These individuals often position themselves as spokespersons for the divine, providing guidance on matters ranging from mundane issues to serious moral concerns. However, some who assume these roles exploit their positions, becoming self-proclaimed mediators between people and the divine. They dictate religious rulings, shaping followers' lives in various aspects, from personal choices to matters as grave as criminal punishments for perceived sins. Unfortunately, many of these figures lack moral integrity and often harbor desires for power, wealth, and control. Their hearts may be tainted with hatred and rage, and they frequently exhibit hypocrisy.
Every Human Being Is Incomplete In Terms Of Skills
In addition to knowledge, human beings are also limited in terms of skills and skill mastery. Skills represent the ability to perform an action or a pattern of actions, and skill mastery is the ability to perform these actions at a high level. Examples include champion boxers, footballers, music artists, writers, and others who have attained a high level of skill mastery. These individuals are often celebrated globally and pedestalized at the top of our culture, creating a separation between them and others. Moreover, their success in skill mastery is often coupled with financial wealth, leading to fame.
Every Human Being Is Incomplete In Terms Of Knowledge
Beyond our fundamental, infinite, inviolable human value, we are not perfect. The reality is that we are always in a state of incompleteness. We can only see so far, think so much, hear so much, and learn so much at any one time. Even a lifetime is not enough to fully comprehend the reality of anything. At most, we can learn some part of some things, but never all of them. We are limited by our human limitations. Even with all our technology, we are still dust on a dust ship when compared to the vastness of the cosmos. Moreover, we are not able to ever fully understand ourselves. We are always in a state of learning. No person knows everything about something, let alone everything about everything.
