What If Your Beliefs Are Just Tools? | John Bliss

What if our beliefs aren’t meant to define us—but to help us understand the world?Today’s guest is John Bliss, a writer, engineer, entrepreneur, and lifelong student of history, philosophy, religion, and the mysteries of human existence.After earning degrees in history and mechanical engineering and spending roughly 25 years running an energy-efficiency company, John eventually turned much of his attention toward the questions that had fascinated him throughout his life.For more than a decade, he worked on his book, The False Paradigms of Today and the Timeless Truth of Tomorrow, exploring questions about reality, belief, human nature, religion, philosophy, and how we make sense of the world.In this conversation, we explore:Why John has questioned conventional assumptions since childhoodThe “big plan” society gives us for how we’re supposed to liveWhy questioning inherited beliefs mattersHistory, philosophy, religion, and mysticismThe difference between belief and realityWhy beliefs should function as tools rather than identitiesWhat happens when new evidence contradicts what we previously believedMeditation and observing our thoughtsJohn’s interpretation of the idea that “you are not your mind”Why understanding reality for ourselves mattersThe importance of remaining open to changing our mindsJohn’s central message is not simply to reject beliefs.It’s to question them, examine them, and remain willing to update them when better information comes along.🌍 Thought Atlashttps://joinpodmatch.com/thoughtatlas📖 John Bliss’s BookThe False Paradigms of Today and the Timeless Truth of Tomorrow🌐 John’s Websitehttps://skepticapress.com/