The Precursor to the Wise

Rather a potential conspiracy theorist than a voluntary fool

If you really want to understand the “Why?” of behaviour, then you need to get familiar with people’s motivation.

It can be mechanistic like the innate genetic dispositions of a reflex. Appetitive, which operates in expedient rewards and pleasures such as food. Or, rational conscious thought, which requires intellect and knowledge of right and wrong.

Generally, motivation is mostly about our own goals. So, if you want to understand others, first understand yourself. Knowing the “Why?” will help you stay away from those like the Walrus, and excuse you from enticing betrayals.

This is a story about manipulation using peripheral routes of persuasion. Killers come with smiles and you might be smiling hand in hand with malice. Pay attention, don't aimlessly march to your demise.