Ways in which we can keep our ego "in check"

[Jonn]

Read the following:

5. The solution: creating new values​

Nietzsche’s answer to nihilism is the project of value‑creation.

This leads to his idea of the Übermensch:

• a person who creates meaning
• who lives by self‑chosen values
• who transforms the void into possibility

For Nietzsche, the highest task is to replace inherited meaning with self‑authored meaning.

Creating your own meaning is different to believing in an inherent meaning.

 

[Jonn]

Sorry - not intended as directed at you.

It was a general observation regarding how much of what people think they know about Friedrich (easier to spell ) is gobbledygook.

I didn't think it was specifically directed at me.
I was simply making a neutral statement, making my position clear.

 

[Jonn]

Consider this:

Autistics have an observable tendency to have a child-like (rather than childish) mindset.
We tend to be naive, trusting, and often obsessively honest.
There are studies suggesting this.

Now, if we are all influenced by "Cultural Inheritance", why would this be the case?
Shouldn't we all have a natural cynicism as soon as we pop out of the womb?
Shouldn't we all attack and kill rival litter-mates as do spotted hyenas?

And shouldn't all German babies be born with tooth-brush moustaches and engage in the Bavarian face-slapping dance as soon as they can walk?
Perhaps they do, but I haven't noticed.

 

[Neonatal RRT]

Consider this:

Autistics have an observable tendency to have a child-like (rather than childish) mindset.
We tend to be naive, trusting, and often obsessively honest.
There are studies suggesting this.

That may be where we begin... and unfortunately, others within our inner circle will observe and take advantage of this, leading to all manner of mental and physical abuse. At least, for some of us. In turn, this leads to all sorts of psychological and psychiatric conditions when the mind is so young and "moldable". As adults, we may find ourselves a bit more resistant due our mental "protective walls" on "alert"... but the damage is done.

Now, if we are all influenced by "Cultural Inheritance", why would this be the case?

As a child, this may be more the case. As teens and young adults, this may be less so, but may be dependent upon how strongly the immediate family embraces things like culture, religion, and politics... or how dissenting thoughts are quickly squashed by the parents.

Shouldn't we all have a natural cynicism as soon as we pop out of the womb?

Probably not. Our default mode network doesn't form and begin filtering out perceived bulls**t until after 6-7 years of age. It's a neurodevelopmental thing. Before that, as a small child, all possibilities are out on the table and we can be quite impressionable.