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Nothing is too wonderful to be true, if it be consistent with the laws of nature.

— Michael Faraday

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“Insecure people put others down to raise themselves up.”

— Habeeb Akande

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“People with an inferiority complex may experience chronic self-doubt, have low self-esteem, and feel the need to withdraw from social situations. Some people experience symptoms similar to those associated with a superiority complex, such as extreme competitiveness and an inability to admit to their mistakes.”

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One study of just this concept found that nearly half of people surveyed would rather make $50,000 in a world where the average salary is $25,000 than make $100,000 in a world where the average is $200,000; that is, they prioritized making more relative to other people rather than having a higher overall income. As the saying goes, “If you and I are being chased by a bear, I don’t have to outrun the bear; I just have to outrun you.”

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I hope you heal from the things you don’t talk about.

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“Because judgmentalism destroys relationships. If you are better than someone, you are apart from them. You are above them, not beside them—and so nobody is beside you. And, of course, because real strength is not about sh*tting on other people. It’s about knowing who you are, what you value, and how you want to live that truth. It’s about knowing that you can afford to be generous because you are enough and there is enough to go around. Extending you some kindness does not diminish me; instead, it makes the world that I exist in a better place to be. We bake a bigger pie; we all win.”

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“When you judge another, you do not define them; you define yourself.”

— Wayne Dyer

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“It’s pronounced ‘JIF,’ not ‘GIF.’ End of story.” — Stephen Wilhite

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“You have to learn to be human first… before you can learn art.” — Silpa Bhirasri

This sentence conveys the idea that art is not just a technical skill or creative ability, but also something that deals with deep humanity, such as emotions, thoughts, spirit, experiences, and moral values. If an artist lacks an understanding of humanity—such as empathy, understanding the complexities of life, or having a broad and deep perspective—the art created may lack the true meaning of the dimension.

“Learning to be human” here can mean many things, such as:

  • Understanding oneself and one’s own emotions
  • Understanding society, culture, and history
  • Recognizing the suffering and joy of others
  • Developing empathy and ethical awareness

Great art often comes from communicating humanity on a deep level, whether it’s pain, hope, love, or the changes in life. Therefore, this sentence may serve as a reminder that art practice should not only be based on technique, but also on understanding life and humanity.

“พวกเธอต้องเรียนรู้ความเป็นมนุษย์ก่อน… ถึงจะเรียนศิลปะ” — ศิลป์ พีระศรี

ประโยคนี้สื่อถึงแนวคิดที่ว่าศิลปะไม่ใช่เพียงทักษะทางเทคนิคหรือความสามารถในการสร้างสรรค์เท่านั้น แต่ยังเป็นสิ่งที่เกี่ยวข้องกับความเป็นมนุษย์ในเชิงลึก เช่น อารมณ์ ความคิด จิตวิญญาณ ประสบการณ์ และคุณค่าทางศีลธรรม หากศิลปินขาดความเข้าใจในความเป็นมนุษย์—เช่น การเอาใจใส่ผู้อื่น การเข้าใจความซับซ้อนของชีวิต หรือการมีมุมมองที่กว้างและลึกซึ้ง—ศิลปะที่สร้างขึ้นอาจขาดมิติของความหมายที่แท้จริง

การ “เรียนรู้ความเป็นมนุษย์” ในที่นี้อาจหมายถึงหลายอย่าง เช่น

  • การเข้าใจตนเองและอารมณ์ของตัวเอง
  • การเข้าใจสังคม วัฒนธรรม และประวัติศาสตร์
  • การรับรู้ถึงความทุกข์และความสุขของผู้อื่น
  • การพัฒนาความเห็นอกเห็นใจและสำนึกทางจริยธรรม

ศิลปะที่ยิ่งใหญ่มักเกิดจากการสื่อสารความเป็นมนุษย์ในระดับที่ลึกซึ้ง ไม่ว่าจะเป็นความเจ็บปวด ความหวัง ความรัก หรือความเปลี่ยนแปลงของชีวิต ดังนั้น ประโยคนี้อาจเป็นการเตือนว่าการฝึกฝนศิลปะไม่ควรมีเพียงเทคนิคเพียงอย่างเดียว แต่ต้องมีความเข้าใจชีวิตและมนุษย์เป็นรากฐานด้วย

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“It is not length of life, but depth of life.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

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“A deep state is a type of government made up of potential, unauthorized secret networks of power operating independently of a state’s political leadership in pursuit of their own agenda and goals.”

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Musk’s Social Security Claim

Social Security fraud does exist, but it’s relatively small compared to the total benefits paid. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has multiple fraud prevention measures, but errors and fraud still happen.

How Much Money Is Lost to Fraud?

1. Annual Estimated Losses

  • The SSA’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigates fraud cases. In 2023, their reports estimated that around $8 billion in improper payments occurred. However, not all of this is fraud—many are errors (such as overpayments due to outdated records).
  • True fraud cases (deliberate deception) are harder to quantify but likely in the range of hundreds of millions rather than billions.

2. Types of Social Security Fraud

  • Receiving Benefits for a Deceased Person – Sometimes, relatives fail to report a beneficiary’s death and continue collecting payments.
  • Disability Fraud – People who falsely claim to be disabled while working or living a normal life.
  • Identity Theft – Criminals use stolen Social Security numbers to claim benefits fraudulently.
  • Representative Payee Fraud – A person managing benefits for someone else misuses the funds.

3. SSA’s Response to Fraud

  • The SSA cross-checks records with government death databases to prevent improper payments.
  • Banks are required to report deaths, and any checks sent to deceased individuals are supposed to be returned.
  • In 2022, the OIG recovered over $100 million in fraud cases.

How Big Is the Fraud Problem?

Compared to the $1.4 trillion Social Security pays out yearly, the fraud and improper payments make up less than 1% of total spending. While it’s a concern, it’s not a major drain on the system.

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“The value of art lies in its power to inspire, not in its price tag.”

— Unknown

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