Homepage Belief Directory
Tier 1: Hot Debates (Traffic & Engagement)
Politics & Governance
- Universal basic income will be essential soon in the 21st century.
- Voter ID laws don’t undermine democracy.
- Hate speech should be banned online.
- Gun ownership is a fundamental American right.
- Government must regulate to prevent climate change.
- Prisons should focus on rehabilitation.
Love, Sex & Relationships
- Open relationships are not healthier than monogamy.
- Men and women communicate fundamentally differently.
- Dating apps hurt long-term relationships.
- Consent must be verbal and ongoing.
- Pornography damages relationships.
- Marriage is not an outdated institution.
Identity & Social Conflict
- Saying that gender is shaped by society in addition to biology doesn’t mean society should change.
- Affirmative action is fine in places that support it but maybe counterproductive in other places. Thinking strategically and long-term are not evil.
- Cancel culture endangers free speech.
- Neurodiversity should be celebrated.
- Cultural appropriation is not oppressive.
- People should live free from racial and gender stereotypes.
Tier 2: Belief Building Blocks (ISE Education Layer)
Morality & Ethics
- Eating meat is morally wrong.
- Lying is justified to protect others’ feelings.
- Wealth inequality is ethically unacceptable.
- Animals deserve legal rights.
- Stealing is moral if it feeds a starving child.
- Corporations have a duty to fight climate change.
Knowledge & Truth
- Astrology has no scientific basis.
- Most conspiracy theories are harmful and irrational.
- Scientific consensus outweighs personal experience.
- Humans are poor judges of truth due to cognitive bias.
- Social media must label misinformation.
- Critical thinking should replace memorization in schools.
Tier 3: What Should I Buy? (Product-Focused Categories)
Consumer Products & Spending
- Apple makes the best smartphones.
- Budgeting apps improve financial habits.
- Expensive products aren’t always better.
- Ethical consumption can change the world.
- Subscription models are often wasteful.
- Amazon is too convenient to boycott.
Health & Wellness
- Meditation is more effective than therapy for anxiety.
- Supplements are mostly pseudoscience.
- Sugar is more addictive than cocaine.
- Walking is as good as gym workouts.
- Mental health apps are valid therapy alternatives.
- Fasting improves mental clarity.
Technology & Innovation
- AI will replace more jobs than it creates.
- Tech monopolies should be broken up.
- Cryptocurrency is a scam.
- Smart home devices invade privacy.
- VR will revolutionize education.
- Transhumanism is the next step in evolution.
Lifestyle & Values
- Minimalism leads to greater happiness.
- Hustle culture is toxic.
- Everyone should pursue early retirement.
- Luxury spending is morally neutral.
- Time is more valuable than money.
- Self-discipline is the key to success.
Tier 4: Personal Reflection
Religion & Spirituality
- Karma is a real force in the universe.
- Prayer changes real-world outcomes.
- Religion causes most global conflicts.
- All religions contain the same core truths.
- Atheism is the most rational belief system.
- Spirituality and science are compatible.
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