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The free, short ebook “On Truth: The Tyranny of Illusion” has some insights on the issues of respect, control, authority, and conservatism, especially as it relates to minors. Highly recommended read: http://www.freedomainradio.com/FreeBooks/OnTruthTheTyrannyof...

The authority/truth mismatch is something that (especially) the first chapters of #HPMoR deal with, as well as rational thought and scientific inquiry (which the end of the linked article gets into):

> "You think you have what it takes to be a scientist in your own right, with or without my help? Then let's see how you investigate a confusing phenomenon."

> "I..." Hermione's mind went blank for a moment. She loved being tested but she'd never had a test like this before.

Read it: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5782108/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_M...

This article also reminds me of some hurtful moments from my youth. Once, in high school, I was almost kicked out of the house merely for attempting to have a reasonable, rational, calm discussion about a parental rule, despite being told the “conversation” was over. (Perhaps “monologue” fits better.) Then a few short years later, I was told I could no longer come home for Christmas as I no longer shared my mother’s faith. (A lot like this, except for my age: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mcOIyf9TOQ) Sure, lots of teens had it worse than I did, but this kind of thing is extremely hurtful, and really put a damper on my relationship with my family.

Kids who spot bullshit, and the adults who get upset about it, indeed.



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