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TST PHILOSOPHY:
Michael Alan Prestwood’s applied natural philosophy.
Truth is not a destination we possess, but a path we walk—with evidence beneath us and wonder above.
Wisdom Mix.
Here are 5 random key ideas and takeaways.
Idea 1.
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Yes. The Me Too movement emphasizes that impact matters, results matter. And, awareness increases responsibility.
Subject: TST Ethics.
In many respects, yes. TST Ethics emphasizes that outcomes matter. If actions cause harm, especially once that harm is understood, moral obligation increases. Saying “I meant well” is insufficient if the impact produces injury. Virtue requires adjusting behavior in light of lived consequences.
Idea 2.
From History: Atman, the idea of self..
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Self is the idea that there is a deeper “true self” beneath the mind. Non-self is the idea that whatever the self is, it is not a fixed thing.
Subject: Human Agency.
Your worldview is your lens, how you see life. Your identity is how you see yourself in life. The traditional idea of self is the idea that there is a deeper “true self” beneath mind, body, and ego. Buddhism challenges this through two key ideas: non-self and emptiness. Buddhism accepts that you exist, but points out that what you think of as “self” is not a permanent thing. That is Buddhist non-self. The idea that nothing in reality is fixed, including the “self,” is Buddhist “emptiness.” And that’s empowering. Whatever your “self” is right now, you can evolve it. You can walk the path of life you want to walk. You have human agency.
Idea 3.
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TST Ethics differs by aiming at layered flourishing rather than happiness alone. Moral constraints integrate intent, virtue, preservation, and harm.
Subject: TST Ethics.
Utilitarianism focuses primarily on maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering. TST Ethics goes further. While harm matters, it is not the only metric. Intent, virtue, preservation of life, and structural stability also carry weight. Moral decisions are not solved by a single calculation but require layered evaluation and responsible adjustment over time.
Idea 4.
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Irrational ideas can comfort, excite, or flatter you, but living well means learning not to hand them the steering wheel.
Subject: Philosophy.
Some irrational ideas are harmless curiosities. Others can shape fears, decisions, and relationships in unhealthy ways. Live well by enjoying wonder without surrendering judgment. You do not need to crush every strange idea. You just need to know which ones should stay guests instead of becoming rulers.
Idea 5.
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The first step toward a flourishing life is disciplined acceptance: embrace reality as it is while committing to thoughtful growth within it.
Subject: TST Ethics.
You cannot grow from denial. Accept your nature, your limits, your circumstances, and the changing world around you. Acceptance is not surrender; it is clarity. Once you begin with reality instead of resistance, you gain the freedom to refine, adjust, and strive toward better alignment. Flourishing begins where honesty begins.