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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• Marriage is not an outdated institution.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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