Idealism vs. the Illusion of Perfection in Creating Fanaticism Within Government Policies
The existence of opposing ideologies and their defenders is often part of a broader governmental strategy. This strategy promotes controlled chaos by creating common enemies, which in turn fosters common supporters who can be led and manipulated.
Social, political, and economic ideologies that govern nations are, at their core, human creations. This inherently means none of them can be flawless or 100% functional. Furthermore, as these ideologies evolve, they are shaped by individuals who often tweak them to serve their own interests, making them less about collective benefit and more about personal or factional gain.
Idealism, by definition, is often dismissed as unrealistic (according to the ever-reliable internet), but in this context, the true fallacy is perfectionism. Believing that any ideology or belief system is perfect inherently creates conflict. Those who stand on opposite sides of an ideological divide are convinced of the perfection of their own stance, while refusing to acknowledge that no human-made system can be perfect.
This refusal leads to conflict among individuals, uniting them into groups with shared enemies—those who hold differing beliefs. To strengthen these groups, people begin fanatically following leaders who embody and promote their chosen ideologies—often politicians.
Fanaticism, however, turns individuals into sheep. A fanatic mind believes unwaveringly in the perfection of their stance, leaving little room for critical thought or self-reflection. Controlling such fanatics becomes relatively easy for politicians. All they need to do is attack the "common enemy," highlighting every perceived flaw in the opposing system.
By creating the illusion of perfection around their ideology, politicians foster fanaticism that unites people against a shared adversary. This is far easier to control than idealistic minds, which tend to recognize flaws and seek to address them—not in pursuit of perfection, but to make systems as functional as possible.
An idealistic approach would focus on integrating the effective and functional elements of various systems, adapting and evolving policies to meet new needs. Idealists understand that if something were perfect, it would remain static—but in this world, "the only constant is change."
Tomorrow's Blog Post Will Cover;
What caused society to accept devaluation
of idealism, and how to restore it back. The responsibility A.:TT:.A took on to save idealism of humanity.
Why does it matter and once restored back what are the outcomes of idealism.
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