NorseQuill
NorseQuill specializes in controversial literature that challenges the status quo. With provocative and unconventional ideas, our books challenge established norms, fostering critical thinking and debate. Our polemical writing style pushes boundaries, inviting readers to explore the complexities of the human condition through a lens of skepticism and critical examination. With NorseQuill, discover alternative perspectives that defy expectations and ignite intellectual curiosity.
The elephant in the room concerning real-world issues has been tolerated far too long. Ignorance remains the rule when difficult matters are avoided and left unresolved. But how do we address this problem? One solution is to expose the elephant in the room, then deconstruct it through critical examination. When running away from a problem doesn’t solve it, facing it head-on may.
As part of a series that uses a question/answer format through conversations between a sage and a seeker to examine difficult and controversial topics, this book tackles the contentious issue of “masters of society.” Are masters necessary in society? How can the citizens check those masters? How do the masters keep their power and control? Who controls the morals of a society? How can citizens be free if the masters have the power and control?
Each question is examined thoroughly via a process of critical reasoning. Conventional wisdom and common sense are tested against reality. The reader must determine for themselves whether the results of each examination have merit. But to do so inevitably requires the reader to challenge their own biases, assumptions, and beliefs on many things–a tasking many may not be up to.
For those who want to stay comfortably numb in their blissful complacency, don’t read this book. For those who want to challenge their thinking and beliefs–and gain new perspectives and understanding–read at your own risk!
This book delves into the intricate world of belief through a unique question-and-answer format. The narrative unfolds as a seeker from society seeks wisdom from a sage residing in solitary seclusion far above the bustling world below. Their dialogue mirrors this conversational framework.
Initially, the book explores the fundamental question of why individuals hold the beliefs they do, with a particular focus on religious and ideological convictions. This discussion encompasses a variety of reasons, offering a nuanced analysis from psychological, social, and cultural angles, though it does not claim to be exhaustive.
The narrative then shifts towards examining extreme beliefs, particularly those associated with cults. Given the controversial nature of this topic, the sage and seeker devote considerable attention to understanding why individuals join cults and sometimes engage in violent acts in their name. Whether the reader is already familiar with cults or not, this discussion aims to inform and enlighten.
An intriguing detour in the dialogue addresses the perceived absurdity of certain universal beliefs, such as the belief in God. Through an exploration of the theism versus atheism debate, the narrative reveals a paradox within atheism, highlighting its intimate connection to theism. The discussion also touches upon contradictions within Christianity and the absurdities of beliefs in an afterlife and world peace, illustrating how these beliefs can lead to irrational behavior.
The sage and seeker conclude their exploration by pondering whether one can entertain a thought without fully accepting it as a belief. They suggest that understanding how to avoid accepting absurd beliefs can empower individuals to avoid senseless and irrational behaviors influenced by those beliefs.
Due to its challenging content, this book is likely to provoke strong reactions and challenge deeply-held beliefs. Readers are advised to approach with an open mind and read at their own risk.
About the author
Richard Mathewson is co-founder of Proba Intelligence, LLC, a private intelligence company that specializes in psychological profiling (www.weprobe4u.com), and Apex Strategic Solutions, LLC, a private consulting firm that offers strategic guidance to private, public, and government clients including a unique consulting service known as Devil's Advocate Consulting (www.apexssllc.com). His professional life involves a wide spectrum of experience including US Army, private investigator, personal development consultant, psychological profiler, and business owner, to name a few.
Richard holds a Juris Doctor degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Connecticut, a master's degree in Psychology (with a clinical focus), and a bachelor's degree focused in religious studies. In addition to operating his businesses, he writes in his free time. His love of literature and writing going back to childhood has given him an advantage in his work and helped produce winning results for clients. Whether generating psychological profiles, drafting affidavits of fact, articulating strategic guidance in complex situations, or writing books, his analytical way of thinking, attention to detail, and ability to present it clearly set him apart .
Through thought-provoking discussions with the sage, the seeker experienced a profound awakening, transcending the boundaries of ignorance to confront the harsh realities of society. What was once a naive optimism has been replaced by a sobering awareness of the pervasive delusions that govern human existence. The seeker's revelation that society resembles an asylum, with its inhabitants unwitting patients, unveils a troubling truth hidden beneath the veneer of normalcy. Most citizens in society live under the illusion of freedom, unaware that their reality is carefully constructed and controlled by unseen forces–the masters of society. Bound by the shackles of ignorance and manipulated by unseen puppeteers, these people remain blissfully unaware of their constrained existence. This realization, though unsettling, ignites a fire within the seeker to challenge the status quo and seek true enlightenment, no matter how controversial it may be.