Just came across an essay by Paul Graham. One of the best pieces of writing I've come across in a long time. Definitely worth a 9th or 10th reading! Here's one sentence which I've always thought was true but have never been able to put quite so succinctly: "To launch a taboo, a group has to be poised halfway between weakness and power." within the context of the article, the statement is truly eye-opening.
Here's another tidbit: "When there's something we can't say, it's often because some group doesn't want us to."
The article is about taboos in our society and how to try and truly think outside the box. Check it out.
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