Jessica Compton
Aug 9, 2017 · 1 min read

I was in a similar boat, as well. It is true. We cannot force change. Change first comes from within. Since you mentioned Asian philosophy as a turning point in your life, might I suggest a wonderful book called the Tao of Pooh?

Since you were once a right-wing libertarian, care to give me your thoughts on some of the pieces I wrote on the subject?

I wrote quite a bit, but this one focuses specifically on the indoctrination aspect of it and contradictory nature.

    Always finding myself in a liminal state, a stranger in a strange land. I am a dabbler, a dreamer, and a thinker. Totes support the LGBTQIA+. Computer Scientist

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