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What does it mean?
The author defines insanity as ego inflation where the worshipper becomes the worshipped.
In plain terms
Insanity is when ego becomes god.
What can you take from it?
Insanity may be ego worshipping itself.

Where it applies

  • self-assessment
  • psychology
  • religion

Putting it to work

  • examine ego
  • question self-worship
  • assess pride

Questions to consider

  • Can ego become a god?
  • Is this the definition of madness?

Another view

It frames a complex condition as purely spiritual error.

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