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To: Metacomet who wrote (251569)5/30/2014 11:23:28 PM
From: Katelew  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 542302
 
I agree, at least in theory. Humans certainly have the brain power to figure out right from wrong. In reality, though, a lot of people don't do that. Or they eventually get there but lose alot of years and maybe some of their personal human potential to things like substance abuse or criminality.

As for 'group mind control', humans are social animals and almost always will join some kind of pack. And most in that pack will be followers, not leaders, thus most will voluntarily give over their mind to whatever the 'groupthink' is.



To: Metacomet who wrote (251569)5/30/2014 11:41:29 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Respond to of 542302
 
"that humans are capable of determining appropriate modes of behaviour without joining clubs for group mind control though"

It's now ingrained in societies. You need to find a population which isn't pre-conditioned by religion, which prolly only exists on another planet.