Post by Bullshit Radar

Angelo DiLullo often talks about one thing that really puts him off.

Smugness.

Which is fascinating, because he then proceeds to explain—with absolute confidence—that he's seen through the illusion of self, understands the true nature of consciousness, and is describing reality more accurately than virtually everyone else on Earth.

It's a remarkable balancing act.

"Nobody knows anything..."

"...except me, and here's a three-hour explanation of why."

The language is always beautifully humble on the surface: "Don't believe me. Investigate for yourself."

Yet the conclusion somehow keeps circling back to the same place:

"I've crossed the finish line. Now let me explain existence to the rest of you."

Perhaps he's right.

Perhaps consciousness, identity and reality really are exactly as he describes.

But when someone says they're turned off by smugness while calmly explaining that they've fundamentally understood existence itself...

It's hard not to admire the confidence.

Or, depending on your perspective...

The enlightenment of irony.