I've noticed that our cultural vision is often self-contradicting. For example, Mother Culture tells us that (1), our destiny is to conquer and rule the earth, yet at the same time (2), we are fundamentally flawed and we cannot help destroying the earth. Am I correct that since these beliefs are mainly subconscious, it is possible for us to fully believe things simultaneously? Are there any similar contradictions found in Leaver cultures? • Ishmael.org, the work & philosophy of Daniel Quinn