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You're assuming parent wasn't going for the top comment. In addition to the open-ended hypothetical, popular tactics include prefacing with "This is an unpopular opinion" and "My theory is". Depending on the goal, they might be using their brain correctly. Stacking open-ended hypotheticals is a savvy move.

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I wasn't, but now I'm going to experiment with it as a means of building a following for my design-your-own-religion religion!

I think you're onto something. Perhaps it's best to focus on the design of the design though. A further derivative of subjectivity ought to fit the bill! :)

I started by working on a theory of design. The religion is an artistic packaging of a programming framework for the human self. It's all centered around hacking my perceptions.

Does that seem to address what you're talking about? Cause now I'm intrigued by whatever other thoughts you might have.

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