Belief Quote by Charles Hugh Smith

“The human mind has a superglue-like quality: Once a viewpoint has been plucked from the swirling chaos of beliefs and explanations, then the mind quickly solidifies that view, resisting any future modification.”

Charles Hugh Smith

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Reality, unlike perception, cannot be changed by propaganda.

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“In this networked world, specialization is no longer a competitive advantage; the competitive advantage goes to those whose work cannot be commoditized or traded.”

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