December 4, 2017

I read Management of the Absurd by Richard Farson to illustrate the cultural hold that the idealists have on this country.  One of the tenets of idealism is "possibility thinking".  If one is to pretend that "anything is possible" then one must suspend acknowledgement of reality.  One must also embrace new ways of experiencing the world.  Ways that aren't realistic but make up for realism in novelty and excitement.  Mr. Farson's book is one of those novel and exciting experiences.  It promises short cuts to efficacy and unlimited amounts of power.  The kind of power to operate with impunity.  No such thing of course exists.  All actions have consequences.  All decisions involve gains and losses.  Not because I say so but because the attempt to operate with impunity is in conflict with metaphysical reality.  In order to deal with reality, reality must first be consulted.