This post explores how the human brain constructs our experience of reality—both external and internal—and why that can lead to deeply felt but conflicting beliefs about gods, spirits, morality, and truth. It invites readers to examine the stories their minds generate, recognize the illusion of certainty, and adopt more reliable tools for understanding the world with curiosity and compassion.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Why It Matters for All of Us
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to prioritize mental well-being, support those who struggle, and work toward a world where mental health care is accessible and stigma-free.
Words Are Just Tools: When Communication Becomes Manipulation
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This post explores the true nature of communication, emphasizing that words are merely tools for transferring meaning. It highlights how miscommunication—especially when used intentionally—can be a manipulative tactic employed by politicians, evangelists, and apologists. True dialogue requires clarity, shared definitions, and a commitment to mutual understanding. Winning an argument through miscommunication is not a real victory; it’s a performance, not a pursuit of truth.
Easter and 4/20 fall on the same day this year, and we’re celebrating with holy herbs and high spirits. Join us for a satirical sermon on elevation, divine munchies, and the miracle of marijuana. Amen. Pass the lighter.
"Detrans Day" Detransition Weaponization: Republicans Undermining Trans Rights
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Republican lawmakers have weaponized the rare phenomenon of detransition to attack transgender rights, using “Detrans Awareness Day” as a political tool rather than an effort to genuinely support detransitioners. In reality, studies show that detransition is rare, with the vast majority of cases occurring due to external pressures such as discrimination, financial barriers, and lack of support—not because individuals regret transitioning. Research confirms that only 1-2% of trans people detransition due to identity-related reasons, while gender-affirming care has extremely low regret rates (below 1%).
By exaggerating detransition cases and falsely presenting transition as inherently dangerous, conservatives are misleading the public, justifying bans on gender-affirming care, and making it harder for trans people to live safely and authentically. The real solution is reducing societal stigma, increasing support for trans individuals, and ensuring access to affirming care. Rather than focusing on misleading narratives, we should work toward a world where all gender-diverse individuals can thrive without fear or coercion.
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