Is the sun 93 million miles away? How does light travel straight across a bent surface? Is the sun a local light just for earth? Could we possibly be the centre of attention?
Well conditioned folks ( regarding themselves as accidental primevil swamp evolved) may baulk at this suggestion, revealing their programming is still working.
Great new thoughts take time to dawn, and be accepted.
"We must emancipate ourselves from mental slavery- none but ourselves can free our minds" Thanks Bob Marley.
Part of great growth, and great love, is great and constant doubt.
We must move forward regardless. We must really only ever fight with ourselves.
We can see through this constant barrage of propaganda.
We must discern for ourselves over time, and with experience, who else we might trust, who may be lying, who may be wrong, who may be misleading us wittingly and unwittingly.
What is settled science? What is the difference between natural science and the formal sciences?
What do we accept as "settled" that is actually just theoretical?
Can we learn new things when we come from an acceptance of settled theories, or must we suspend all current beLIEfs and "knowledge" to create a blank canvas from which to learn anew?
Can you hack being abandoned by those you know and love to follow and take on new theories, and take the time to prove or disprove them by your own senses using natural science that is repeatable, testable and observable by all?
Can you be alone and be happy?
Can you be happy with another?
Does happiness mean you are successful?
Are you really happy or just trying to appear successful and normal?
Are you doing your best and still not pleasing others?
Is your comfort zone really comfortable deep down for your soul?