we’ve just added two new lessons that work as a powerful duo: 2.3 The illusion of the “self” 2.4 “Free will”: the truth nobody wants to hear These topics are not abstract philosophy. They challenge some of the most basic assumptions most people carry through life without ever questioning them—ideas about who we are, who is in control, and why we suffer the way we do. Most people get these concepts wrong. And when these foundations are wrong, everything built on top of them—identity, responsibility, guilt, motivation, self-esteem—starts to wobble. Understanding the illusion of the self and the reality behind free will isn’t about becoming cynical or passive. It’s about seeing clearly. And clear seeing is essential for mental health, emotional balance, and living a more honest, less reactive life. If you want to understand life as it actually works—not as we’ve been told it works—this pair of lessons is foundational.

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