The system’s influence extends to granting us freedoms that often lead down the path of corruption. It dictates what we perceive, how we act, and what resonates in our minds. Yet, the paradox lies in the fact that it cannot control our minds unless we relinquish that control.
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CHAPTER 1.THE SYSTEM — This article urges questioning, escaping societal control, and self-redefinition. Emphasizing self-awareness and challenging systems, it advocates for personal autonomy in modern complexities.
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