geistWritten
@geistwritten.bsky.social
I want to share what I understand from my point of view, based on what other people have long corroborated about human nature & behavior. To me, this is what accountability is shaped like.
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geistWritten
@geistwritten.bsky.social
· Sep 17
I'm going to store shareable concepts on this feed, which outline my philosophy.
That is the only depth to this account, from which I expect you to take whatever resonates, without leaving behind your own drama.
I'm not much one for discussion, but if I spark it, here's to expanding our minds.
That is the only depth to this account, from which I expect you to take whatever resonates, without leaving behind your own drama.
I'm not much one for discussion, but if I spark it, here's to expanding our minds.
Just highlighting the sad irony of this post getting censored as "Adult Content" for an image of an already-censored statue.
This is the reason I even posted the link to the article with the image: the point of the post about censorship has been censored.
If this wasn't automated, it's juvenile.
This is the reason I even posted the link to the article with the image: the point of the post about censorship has been censored.
If this wasn't automated, it's juvenile.
CENSORSHIP
Suppression of speech, public communication, or other information.
Specific rules and regulations regarding censorship vary between legal jurisdictions and/or private organizations.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censors...
Suppression of speech, public communication, or other information.
Specific rules and regulations regarding censorship vary between legal jurisdictions and/or private organizations.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censors...
Censorship - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Just highlighting the sad irony of this post getting censored as "Adult Content" for an image of an already-censored statue.
This is the reason I even posted the link to the article with the image: the point of the post about censorship has been censored.
If this wasn't automated, it's juvenile.
This is the reason I even posted the link to the article with the image: the point of the post about censorship has been censored.
If this wasn't automated, it's juvenile.
LOCUS OF CONTROL
Conceptualized as...
INTERNAL (a belief that one can control one's own life)
or
EXTERNAL (a belief that life is controlled by outside factors which the person can not influence, or that chance or fate controls their lives).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus_o...
Conceptualized as...
INTERNAL (a belief that one can control one's own life)
or
EXTERNAL (a belief that life is controlled by outside factors which the person can not influence, or that chance or fate controls their lives).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus_o...
Locus of control - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 2, 2025 at 12:39 AM
LOCUS OF CONTROL
Conceptualized as...
INTERNAL (a belief that one can control one's own life)
or
EXTERNAL (a belief that life is controlled by outside factors which the person can not influence, or that chance or fate controls their lives).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus_o...
Conceptualized as...
INTERNAL (a belief that one can control one's own life)
or
EXTERNAL (a belief that life is controlled by outside factors which the person can not influence, or that chance or fate controls their lives).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus_o...
EGO DEATH
The experience that remains possible in a state of extremely deep trance when the ego-functions of reality-testing, sense-perception, memory, reason, fantasy and self-representation are repressed.
Renunciation, rejection, end of need to separate self.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ego_death
The experience that remains possible in a state of extremely deep trance when the ego-functions of reality-testing, sense-perception, memory, reason, fantasy and self-representation are repressed.
Renunciation, rejection, end of need to separate self.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ego_death
Ego death - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
EGO DEATH
The experience that remains possible in a state of extremely deep trance when the ego-functions of reality-testing, sense-perception, memory, reason, fantasy and self-representation are repressed.
Renunciation, rejection, end of need to separate self.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ego_death
The experience that remains possible in a state of extremely deep trance when the ego-functions of reality-testing, sense-perception, memory, reason, fantasy and self-representation are repressed.
Renunciation, rejection, end of need to separate self.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ego_death
LIMERENCE
Being intensely infatuated when mutual feelings are uncertain.
Characterized by intrusive thoughts, idealization (crystallization), desire to form a relationship (ecstasy or despair, depending whether feelings are mutual).
Resembles addiction (debated).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerence
Being intensely infatuated when mutual feelings are uncertain.
Characterized by intrusive thoughts, idealization (crystallization), desire to form a relationship (ecstasy or despair, depending whether feelings are mutual).
Resembles addiction (debated).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerence
Limerence - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
LIMERENCE
Being intensely infatuated when mutual feelings are uncertain.
Characterized by intrusive thoughts, idealization (crystallization), desire to form a relationship (ecstasy or despair, depending whether feelings are mutual).
Resembles addiction (debated).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerence
Being intensely infatuated when mutual feelings are uncertain.
Characterized by intrusive thoughts, idealization (crystallization), desire to form a relationship (ecstasy or despair, depending whether feelings are mutual).
Resembles addiction (debated).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerence
DUPER'S DELIGHT
The pleasure someone takes in getting away with a lie, triggered when a lie is believed/the hit of dopamine the brain gets when something goes your way.
SIGNS:
Smiling inappropriately, lip-biting, throwing back the head, mismatched body language.
www.wikihow.com/Dupers-Delight
The pleasure someone takes in getting away with a lie, triggered when a lie is believed/the hit of dopamine the brain gets when something goes your way.
SIGNS:
Smiling inappropriately, lip-biting, throwing back the head, mismatched body language.
www.wikihow.com/Dupers-Delight
What Is Duper’s Delight? Causes, Signs, and How to Respond
Spot lies like a pro If you've ever felt a spark of joy when a lie of yours went unnoticed, that was duper's delight. Duper's delight, or duping delight, is the experience of getting a little kick of ...
www.wikihow.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
DUPER'S DELIGHT
The pleasure someone takes in getting away with a lie, triggered when a lie is believed/the hit of dopamine the brain gets when something goes your way.
SIGNS:
Smiling inappropriately, lip-biting, throwing back the head, mismatched body language.
www.wikihow.com/Dupers-Delight
The pleasure someone takes in getting away with a lie, triggered when a lie is believed/the hit of dopamine the brain gets when something goes your way.
SIGNS:
Smiling inappropriately, lip-biting, throwing back the head, mismatched body language.
www.wikihow.com/Dupers-Delight
ZOOCHOSIS
www.bornfree.org.uk/zoochosis/
↘️ (Paraphrasing):
Animal traits are evolved to their habitat.
No choice in captivity where to go/be/do necessary welfare/survival behaviours: social interactions, space, climate, diet, etc.
Rather than safe/easy life, can result in stereotypic behaviour.
www.bornfree.org.uk/zoochosis/
↘️ (Paraphrasing):
Animal traits are evolved to their habitat.
No choice in captivity where to go/be/do necessary welfare/survival behaviours: social interactions, space, climate, diet, etc.
Rather than safe/easy life, can result in stereotypic behaviour.
Abnormal behaviour in captive animals: What is zoochosis?
Zoochosis is a stereotypic behaviour for wild animals in captivity. Find out the causes & how it affects animal welfare.
www.bornfree.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
ZOOCHOSIS
www.bornfree.org.uk/zoochosis/
↘️ (Paraphrasing):
Animal traits are evolved to their habitat.
No choice in captivity where to go/be/do necessary welfare/survival behaviours: social interactions, space, climate, diet, etc.
Rather than safe/easy life, can result in stereotypic behaviour.
www.bornfree.org.uk/zoochosis/
↘️ (Paraphrasing):
Animal traits are evolved to their habitat.
No choice in captivity where to go/be/do necessary welfare/survival behaviours: social interactions, space, climate, diet, etc.
Rather than safe/easy life, can result in stereotypic behaviour.
TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS
Analyzing social interactions ("transactions") to determine whether the ego state of the communicator is parent-like, childlike, or adult-like, as a basis for understanding behavior and solving problems.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transac...
Analyzing social interactions ("transactions") to determine whether the ego state of the communicator is parent-like, childlike, or adult-like, as a basis for understanding behavior and solving problems.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transac...
Transactional analysis - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS
Analyzing social interactions ("transactions") to determine whether the ego state of the communicator is parent-like, childlike, or adult-like, as a basis for understanding behavior and solving problems.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transac...
Analyzing social interactions ("transactions") to determine whether the ego state of the communicator is parent-like, childlike, or adult-like, as a basis for understanding behavior and solving problems.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transac...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microag...
Casual disparagement and covert verbal/behavioral/environmental insults that communicate hostile, derogatory, negative attitudes toward socially marginalized groups.
Coined by Chester M. Pierce in 1970 to describe covert racism he regularly witnessed.
Casual disparagement and covert verbal/behavioral/environmental insults that communicate hostile, derogatory, negative attitudes toward socially marginalized groups.
Coined by Chester M. Pierce in 1970 to describe covert racism he regularly witnessed.
Microaggression - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 25, 2025 at 2:54 AM
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microag...
Casual disparagement and covert verbal/behavioral/environmental insults that communicate hostile, derogatory, negative attitudes toward socially marginalized groups.
Coined by Chester M. Pierce in 1970 to describe covert racism he regularly witnessed.
Casual disparagement and covert verbal/behavioral/environmental insults that communicate hostile, derogatory, negative attitudes toward socially marginalized groups.
Coined by Chester M. Pierce in 1970 to describe covert racism he regularly witnessed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selecti...
Auditory attention is directed at things people are most interested in hearing. Selective hearing is not a physiological disorder, but rather it is the capability to block out sounds/noise. It is the notion of ignoring certain things in the surrounding environment.
Auditory attention is directed at things people are most interested in hearing. Selective hearing is not a physiological disorder, but rather it is the capability to block out sounds/noise. It is the notion of ignoring certain things in the surrounding environment.
Selective auditory attention - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selecti...
Auditory attention is directed at things people are most interested in hearing. Selective hearing is not a physiological disorder, but rather it is the capability to block out sounds/noise. It is the notion of ignoring certain things in the surrounding environment.
Auditory attention is directed at things people are most interested in hearing. Selective hearing is not a physiological disorder, but rather it is the capability to block out sounds/noise. It is the notion of ignoring certain things in the surrounding environment.
A topic I want to write an essay on will be about the boundaries between fantasy and reality, and how it functions within individuals--as well as how it percolates out into cultural folkways like gossip, rumors, fairy tales, mythology, legends, conspiracies, etc.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundar...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundar...
Boundaries of the mind - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 22, 2025 at 4:14 AM
A topic I want to write an essay on will be about the boundaries between fantasy and reality, and how it functions within individuals--as well as how it percolates out into cultural folkways like gossip, rumors, fairy tales, mythology, legends, conspiracies, etc.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundar...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundar...
On the topic of narcissism, there are some individuals who can't see life through any other lens except the following:
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sex...
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sex...
Sexual narcissist: Definition, signs, and complications
What is sexual narcissism? Read on to learn how it differs from narcissistic personality disorder, and about the problematic relationship patterns it may cause.
www.medicalnewstoday.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:52 AM
On the topic of narcissism, there are some individuals who can't see life through any other lens except the following:
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sex...
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sex...
I would like to do a deep-dive on this subject, as an examination of human nature.
During my upbringing, I was warned by my family about what types of people to look out for.
Putting all their anecdotes together, the common denominator of abuse is narcissism.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narciss...
During my upbringing, I was warned by my family about what types of people to look out for.
Putting all their anecdotes together, the common denominator of abuse is narcissism.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narciss...
Narcissism - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I would like to do a deep-dive on this subject, as an examination of human nature.
During my upbringing, I was warned by my family about what types of people to look out for.
Putting all their anecdotes together, the common denominator of abuse is narcissism.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narciss...
During my upbringing, I was warned by my family about what types of people to look out for.
Putting all their anecdotes together, the common denominator of abuse is narcissism.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narciss...
Default Mode Network
Large-scale brain network known for being active when not focused on outside world, at wakeful rest, such as daydreaming and mind-wandering.
Also active during detailed thoughts related to tasks, thinking of self/others, memories, & planning.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Default...
Large-scale brain network known for being active when not focused on outside world, at wakeful rest, such as daydreaming and mind-wandering.
Also active during detailed thoughts related to tasks, thinking of self/others, memories, & planning.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Default...
Default mode network - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Default Mode Network
Large-scale brain network known for being active when not focused on outside world, at wakeful rest, such as daydreaming and mind-wandering.
Also active during detailed thoughts related to tasks, thinking of self/others, memories, & planning.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Default...
Large-scale brain network known for being active when not focused on outside world, at wakeful rest, such as daydreaming and mind-wandering.
Also active during detailed thoughts related to tasks, thinking of self/others, memories, & planning.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Default...
Oops--
Before I continue, I want to make a quick note here that I recognize my bias for Wikipedia articles. I've been using Wikipedia and occasionally donating since about 2004.
I've learned more from Wikipedia, for no extra costs, than American public and higher education. Sentimental trust.
Before I continue, I want to make a quick note here that I recognize my bias for Wikipedia articles. I've been using Wikipedia and occasionally donating since about 2004.
I've learned more from Wikipedia, for no extra costs, than American public and higher education. Sentimental trust.
September 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Oops--
Before I continue, I want to make a quick note here that I recognize my bias for Wikipedia articles. I've been using Wikipedia and occasionally donating since about 2004.
I've learned more from Wikipedia, for no extra costs, than American public and higher education. Sentimental trust.
Before I continue, I want to make a quick note here that I recognize my bias for Wikipedia articles. I've been using Wikipedia and occasionally donating since about 2004.
I've learned more from Wikipedia, for no extra costs, than American public and higher education. Sentimental trust.
Besides summarizing wiki articles and Reddit pages here, I'll be speaking for myself on occasion, reflecting on the topics I'm processing. A lot I have to talk about will be the effects of abuse, from an individual to societal scale.
I'm not the only one who sees what culture needs to be unpacked.
I'm not the only one who sees what culture needs to be unpacked.
September 18, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Besides summarizing wiki articles and Reddit pages here, I'll be speaking for myself on occasion, reflecting on the topics I'm processing. A lot I have to talk about will be the effects of abuse, from an individual to societal scale.
I'm not the only one who sees what culture needs to be unpacked.
I'm not the only one who sees what culture needs to be unpacked.
This is a vocabulary list that gives language to the complex and damaging dynamics that can occur in relationships with narcissists.
It can be difficult to communicate openly about narcissistic abuse, so having these tools can help victims find a way out of the fog.
www.reddit.com/r/Narcissist...
It can be difficult to communicate openly about narcissistic abuse, so having these tools can help victims find a way out of the fog.
www.reddit.com/r/Narcissist...
r/NarcissisticAbuse Wiki: Terms and Definitions
This is a safe place for people who suffered, or are currently suffering from narcissistic abuse to seek support, learn, vent, discuss, document their abuse, and come together in their path towards he...
www.reddit.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:28 AM
This is a vocabulary list that gives language to the complex and damaging dynamics that can occur in relationships with narcissists.
It can be difficult to communicate openly about narcissistic abuse, so having these tools can help victims find a way out of the fog.
www.reddit.com/r/Narcissist...
It can be difficult to communicate openly about narcissistic abuse, so having these tools can help victims find a way out of the fog.
www.reddit.com/r/Narcissist...
STRAWMAN ARGUMENT / FALLACY:
refuting an argument different from the one being discussed, while also not recognizing the differences, building an illusion of having defeated one's opposition by dishonestly mislabeling the factors in play: "attacking a straw man."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man
refuting an argument different from the one being discussed, while also not recognizing the differences, building an illusion of having defeated one's opposition by dishonestly mislabeling the factors in play: "attacking a straw man."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man
Straw man - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
STRAWMAN ARGUMENT / FALLACY:
refuting an argument different from the one being discussed, while also not recognizing the differences, building an illusion of having defeated one's opposition by dishonestly mislabeling the factors in play: "attacking a straw man."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man
refuting an argument different from the one being discussed, while also not recognizing the differences, building an illusion of having defeated one's opposition by dishonestly mislabeling the factors in play: "attacking a straw man."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man
[HEADS UP: BUZZWORD]
[psychological manipulation, challenging perception of reality, challenging individual autonomy, false narrative, unequal power dynamic, one-sided respect/denial, not a one-off: pattern over long time, maliciously mislabeling reactions]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasligh...
[psychological manipulation, challenging perception of reality, challenging individual autonomy, false narrative, unequal power dynamic, one-sided respect/denial, not a one-off: pattern over long time, maliciously mislabeling reactions]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasligh...
Gaslighting - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
[HEADS UP: BUZZWORD]
[psychological manipulation, challenging perception of reality, challenging individual autonomy, false narrative, unequal power dynamic, one-sided respect/denial, not a one-off: pattern over long time, maliciously mislabeling reactions]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasligh...
[psychological manipulation, challenging perception of reality, challenging individual autonomy, false narrative, unequal power dynamic, one-sided respect/denial, not a one-off: pattern over long time, maliciously mislabeling reactions]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasligh...
[semantic stop-sign, thought-stopper, bumper sticker logic, cliché thinking]
[exaggeration, misrepresentation, folk wisdom, cognitive dissonance, distortion, totalism, cultism]
["loading the language," "the language of non-thought," "ward off forbidden thoughts"]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought...
[exaggeration, misrepresentation, folk wisdom, cognitive dissonance, distortion, totalism, cultism]
["loading the language," "the language of non-thought," "ward off forbidden thoughts"]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought...
Thought-terminating cliché - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
[semantic stop-sign, thought-stopper, bumper sticker logic, cliché thinking]
[exaggeration, misrepresentation, folk wisdom, cognitive dissonance, distortion, totalism, cultism]
["loading the language," "the language of non-thought," "ward off forbidden thoughts"]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought...
[exaggeration, misrepresentation, folk wisdom, cognitive dissonance, distortion, totalism, cultism]
["loading the language," "the language of non-thought," "ward off forbidden thoughts"]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought...
I'm going to store shareable concepts on this feed, which outline my philosophy.
That is the only depth to this account, from which I expect you to take whatever resonates, without leaving behind your own drama.
I'm not much one for discussion, but if I spark it, here's to expanding our minds.
That is the only depth to this account, from which I expect you to take whatever resonates, without leaving behind your own drama.
I'm not much one for discussion, but if I spark it, here's to expanding our minds.
September 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I'm going to store shareable concepts on this feed, which outline my philosophy.
That is the only depth to this account, from which I expect you to take whatever resonates, without leaving behind your own drama.
I'm not much one for discussion, but if I spark it, here's to expanding our minds.
That is the only depth to this account, from which I expect you to take whatever resonates, without leaving behind your own drama.
I'm not much one for discussion, but if I spark it, here's to expanding our minds.