Most people, if philosophy touches them, they shatter, they atomize, they turn to dust. It is win/lose between philosophy and delusion, and most people are almost entirely composed of delusion. They're only allowed as much reality as serves the masters. But they're not allowed any reality which disturbs their masters... Stefan Molyneux
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Ayn Rand said: “Most people, if philosophy touches them, they shatter, they atomize, they turn to dust. It is win/lose between philosophy and delusion, and most people are almost entirely composed of delusion. They're only allowed as much reality as serves the masters. But they're not allowed any reality which disturbs their masters.” This statement captures the essence of philosophy and its relationship with delusion.

The world has been shaped by philosophy and we have been shaped by philosophy. Most traditional forms of philosophy have been distorted to serve the interests of those who benefit from the way things are, but Ayn Rand believed that we need to be untainted by such untruths and philosophies which support those who fight against us. If we want to transcend our current system and create a better one which is more honest, then we must refuse to accept those ideas which only serve those who stand against us.

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