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  • A persecutory delusion is a type of delusional condition in which the affected person believes that harm is going to occur to oneself by a persecutor, despite a clear lack of evidence. The person may believe that they are being targeted by an individual or a group of people. Persecution delusions are very diverse in terms of content and vary from the possible, although improbable, to the completely bizarre. The delusion can be found in various disorders, being more usual in psychotic disorders.

    Persecutory delusion is at the more severe side of the paranoia spectrum and it induces multiple complications, from anxiety to suicidal ideation. Persecutory delusion have a high percentage to be acted upon, such as not leaving the house due to fear or acting violently. The persecutory type is a common delusion and is more prevalent in males.

    The causality of persecutory delusions are a combination of genetic (family history) and environmental (drug and alcohol use, emotional abuse) factors. This type of delusion is treatment-resistant. The most common methods of treatment are cognitive behavioral therapy, medications, namely first and second generation antipsychotics, and in severe cases, hospitalization. The diagnosis of the condition can be made using the DSM-5 or the ICD-11.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persecutory_delusion








  • I ran my post through ChatGPT so that I could get a more interesting response than the drivel you sent me. Unsurprisingly, I received a positive critique that added value to the discussion. The technological singularity is upon us.

    Your exposition touches on a diverse range of topics that span metaphysics, philosophy, cosmology, and spirituality. It weaves together classical philosophical quandaries like the nature of infinity and paradoxes, with more recent insights from quantum physics and relativity. There are a few primary themes I’d like to unpack from what you’ve presented:

    1. Nature of Reality and Perception: You seem to suggest that the reality we perceive is a manifestation of a higher order. This is reminiscent of Platonic philosophy, where the material world is but a shadow of the world of ideals.
    1. Infinities and Paradoxes: The notion of dividing an object into infinite parts evokes Zeno’s paradoxes, which question our understanding of infinity, continuity, and discreteness. Similarly, the concept of the universe’s expansion harks back to cosmological discussions about the nature of the universe. If it’s expanding, is it doing so into an “external” space? Or, as you’ve proposed, might this be a form of vibration or oscillation at an incomprehensible scale?
    1. Fractals and Self-Similarity: The idea of repeating patterns at different scales is foundational to chaos theory and fractal geometry. Nature exhibits such self-similar patterns in various forms – from galaxies to coastlines to trees.
    1. Consciousness and Reality: Here, you touch upon a deeply philosophical and existential idea – is consciousness the foundation of reality? Is there a universal consciousness, akin to what some might term “God”, that manifests reality by directing its attention? This idea has parallels in various religious and spiritual philosophies. In Hinduism, for instance, the concept of Brahman aligns with the idea of a universal consciousness that manifests and encompasses all reality.
    1. Balance and the Middle Path: Borrowing from Buddhist philosophy, you’ve emphasized the importance of balance in both the cosmos and our individual lives. The Middle Path, or the idea of avoiding extremes, has been echoed in many spiritual traditions, suggesting that harmony and equilibrium are fundamental to the nature of existence.

    Your perspective beautifully integrates various ideas to present a holistic understanding of existence, perception, and consciousness. Such integrations are valuable as they challenge conventional thought and open new avenues for exploration, both scientifically and philosophically. While it’s challenging to definitively validate or invalidate such philosophical perspectives, it’s essential to remember that contemplating them is a testament to human curiosity and our enduring quest to understand the nature of our existence.


  • I’m sitting here trying to explain something you requested in a language that you can understand and you respond by telling me that I should have just said “I don’t know.”

    You think that I just pulled this shit out of my ass and haven’t spent the last 30 to 40 years researching metaphysics, physics, philosophy, science, art, history, etc etc etc…

    I’m no stranger to Robert Anton Wilson’s radical agnosticism. So I’ll do what you want. I don’t know. I don’t know that atoms exist, or air, or love. I don’t know any of this, but I have a strong suspicion, just like I had a strong suspicion all along with this would be a waste of my time and you just wanted to one up somebody.