"Ignorance and Idolatry: The Death of Critical Thinking"

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The Psyche, 9/30/25

"Ignorance and Idolatry: 

The Death of Critical Thinking"

"What happens to a society when people stop questioning? When ignorance is disguised as knowledge, and idols - whether celebrities, leaders, or ideologies - replace independent thought? This video explores the dangerous link between ignorance and idolatry, revealing how both slowly erode one of humanity’s greatest powers: critical thinking. Drawing on the insights of Socrates, Nietzsche, Jung, and Hannah Arendt, we uncover why so many surrender their freedom to fear, authority, and cultural idols - and how this silent surrender leads to conformity, manipulation, and the death of true individuality. But this is not just a warning; it is also a call to awaken. By the end, you’ll discover how to resist the idols of our time, reclaim your independence of thought, and embrace the courage it takes to live freely and authentically."

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"Five percent of the people think; ten percent of the people think 

they think; and the other eighty-five percent would rather die than think."

- Thomas A. Edison