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The true antidote to societal decay is not rebellion fueled by anger but a quiet revolution of awareness—a return to inner dialogue and reflection. Asking oneself “What is true?” becomes an act of rebellion against the culture of distraction. It is the beginning of freedom: freedom from external influences and internal illusions.
In an age where freedom is equated with choice, Socrates would challenge us to ask whether we are truly free if we cannot control our own minds. Developing mastery over one's thoughts and desires is the ultimate form of liberty. As Nietzsche suggested, herd mentality and collective madness flourish when individuals abandon critical thought, surrendering to the comfort of conformity.