I came across Laurence Gonzales’ 12 Rules for Survival several years ago. Rule #1 jumped out at me. PERCEIVE AND BELIEVE. Exactly what people who follow the narrative do not do. They do not perceive. instead, they bypass perceiving, and instead believe what they are told. So, yes, perceive and believe - vital. Not always so easy, though. Lots to this rule. Plus 11 other cital rules.
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