Inevitable Ideologies, Narratives, Simulacra, and Substance (Realism)—

Inevitable Ideologies, Narratives, Simulacra, and Substance (Realism)— If We Cannot Eliminate Them, Let Us Utilize Them Through Modern Philosophy —Introduction: We Can Criticize, But We Cannot EliminateIdeologies, narratives, simulacra, substance (realism)... These concepts have been thoroughly criticized in modern thought, but ultimately, they cannot be eliminated. While human nature remains undefined, these are undoubtedly its constituent elements. Moreover, they often need to be made manifest; they cannot be kept in dead storage forever.Since they exist anyway, rather than detesting them or refusing to use them, it is better to find their positive aspects and utilize them in our lives and society. This is an attempt to introduce complex modern thought as a "practical tool (app) for living a comfortable life."Rather than treating ideology as an "evil to be excluded," we adopt a highly pragmatic attitude: "If it cannot be eliminated, let's use it smartly (in a way that benefits all sides)." This can be described as a very positive and healthy nihilism (active nihilism) that leads to the "construction" that lies beyond structuralism.Chapter 1: The "Annoyance" and Redefinition of Ideology1. A Confusing TermThe word "ideology" is prone to misunderstanding. Originally, it comes from "Idea" + "Logos" (logic), implying an intellectual system. However, in modern usage, it often carries an "annoying" connotation: pushiness, gloominess, suspiciousness. In human terms, it resembles a person who is clingy, obsessive, or fanatical.This is not the fault of the word itself, but rather because many people have used ideology to trouble others, twist logic, proselytize endlessly like a bottomless swamp, or present themselves poorly. It is similar to how the phrase "A Man's Romance" (Otoko no Roman) was once considered cool, but now carries a dated, "cringe" (Chuunibyou) nuance, making it embarrassing to say. This "obsolescence of ideology" tickles the sense of shame from our younger days, hidden in sweet memories.2. Smart and Intelligent HandlingHowever, since ideology is essentially "a set of coherent human thoughts," we cannot do without it.Therefore, we should handle it in a cool, smart, and intelligent manner. We aim for a usage that does not damage our image or social credibility, and that is "Sanpo-yoshi" (good for oneself, good for others, and good for society). This is the etiquette of the modern adult.Chapter 2: "Modification, Deconstruction, Construction" via Modern Philosophy and BuddhismTo master ideology, modern philosophy and Mahayana Buddhism are the best tools. Both originate from "critical resolution."Shallow Layer: Critique of Marxism or Inherent Nature (Substance).Middle Layer: Relativization of Narratives, Western-centrism, and Reincarnation.Deep Layer: Deconstruction of Metaphysics, Realism, and Social Systems themselves.1. Modern Thought as a ToolUsing modern philosophy, it is possible to "create," "modify," and even "eliminate (deconstruct)" ideologies.We can deconstruct them, shift their forms, or reconstruct different ideologies. In Buddhism, this corresponds to the practice of "Emptiness" (Sunyata) and "Dependent Origination" (Pratityasamutpada).2. Relativization of Ideology (Meta-cognition)Using the relativism of post-structuralism or the Middle Way (Madhyamaka) of Buddhism, we can relativize ideologies.If there is only one ideology, one has no choice but to be dyed by it. However, if there are many, one can view them from a "bird's-eye view." Just as in mathematics, where having not just 0 and 1 but increasing to 2 and 3 allows for comparison and controlled experiments, having many ideologies allows for multi-factor analysis.Modern thought and Buddhism can be used as "glasses to view oneself from the outside while being immersed in an ideology on the inside."Chapter 3: Energy Classification of IdeologiesIdeologies include not only "Consistent" ones but also many that contain contradictions. Classifying these using energy resource metaphors reveals their nature.ClassificationEnergy MetaphorNature & ExamplesCleanRenewable EnergyHigh social acceptance, sustainable.(e.g., Liberalism, SDGs)DirtyFossil FuelHigh output but creates pollution (division).(e.g., Exclusionism, Extremism)GrayPotential EnergyContextualized and unconscious.(e.g., "Common Sense," Capitalist habits)ParaPseudo EnergyA lifestyle wearing the face of thought.(e.g., Conspiracy theories, Extreme health fads)Paraconsistent(Perpetual Motion Fantasy)Logic that allows contradictions and runs wild.(e.g., Populism, Doublethink)This "Paraconsistent (contradiction-tolerant)" ideology is the most troublesome yet important area when dealing with human emotion and irrationality.Chapter 4: A Study of "Non-Truth"— A Catalog of Paraconsistent Ideologies —Ideologies based on Logos (logic/reason) can be handled by science and mathematics, but "Non-Logos" ideologies based on Pathos/Will (emotion/volition) lack sufficient research.However, what drives human society is not Truth (logical consistency) but this vast "Dark Continent of Non-Logos." Here, we list and classify its diverse forms.1. "Non-Logos" of the Inner Mind (Dynamics and Cognition)Pre-logical energies and cognitive distortions swirling within the individual.Desire and Impulse: Will does not necessarily align with the subject's rational interests. Impulses that "one understands logically but cannot stop" are driving forces that break through logic.Dionysian Intoxication (Manic State): Groundless omnipotence and leaps of thought. Socially appears as "charisma" but lacks a logical landing point.Cognitive Dissonance and Self-Justification: The psychology of twisting logic to make ends meet. Includes unconscious "defense mechanisms" (denial, projection).Fortress of the Dunning-Kruger Effect: An invincible cognitive structure where one cannot recognize their own incompetence precisely because of that incompetence.Paranoid World Construction: A closed logical system built on false premises (e.g., "I am being watched"), internally consistent but rejecting external correction.2. Interpersonal "Non-Logos" (Modern Sophistry)Language techniques aimed not at truth but at "Victory," "Escape," or "Domination."A. Spinning Meaning & Evasion (Blurring Techniques)Tautological Syntax (Shinjiro Koizumi Style): "We must not stay as we are. That is why I believe we must not stay as we are." Spinning meaning in circles to convey only emotion and erase responsibility.Evasive Literalism ("Gohan" Logic): Answering "I did not have Gohan (rice)" when asked "Did you have breakfast?" (after eating bread), dodging the core issue by narrowing definitions.Evaporation of Responsibility: Bureaucratic rhetoric like "There are voices saying..." dissipating the subject into the fog.B. Disturbance & Attack (Twisting Techniques)Whataboutism: Neutralizing criticism by bringing up a separate issue: "What about you/them?"Strawman Fallacy: Attacking an opponent's argument after distorting it into a weak form.Moving the Goalposts: Changing the conditions for victory ex-post facto.C. Overwriting with Emotion (Silencing Techniques)Virtue Signaling: Signaling "I am a good person" to place the opponent in an ethical disadvantage.Weaponization of Victimhood: Presenting subjective feelings of hurt as inviolable facts to seal off logical criticism.Domination of "The Atmosphere" (Kuuki): Crushing Logos through peer pressure: "You are not reading the room."3. Social/Cultural "Non-Logos" (Structure and Enthusiasm)Bakhtin's Carnival: Temporary enthusiasm where order and truth are overturned. Modern social media "flaming wars" aim for liberation through chaos.Revenge Structure of Ressentiment: The weak fabricating "moral superiority" to achieve psychological revenge against the strong.Post-Truth and Narrative Wars: Narratives that supporters want to believe take precedence over objective facts.Gish Gallop: Flooding the opponent with inaccurate information to force a suspension of thought.4. Analytical Perspective: The Politics of "Parano" and "Schizo"Organizing these through a Deleuze-Guattarian lens:Paranoid (Fixation/Domination): Surplus of meaning, binary distinction. Aim: "Domination." Blocks the outside.Schizophrenic (Split/Escape): Meaninglessness, tautology, joking. Aim: "Escape." Slides symbols to dodge pursuit.Modern politics unfolds in a "Mud Swamp" where Paranoid Domination and Schizophrenic Escape are complexly intertwined.Conclusion: Computers, Humans, and Absurd HopeThe world woven by Consistent and Paraconsistent ideologies is a narrative, a simulation, and a reality (realism).Ultimately, the world accessible to human intellect is full of contradictions, unreasonableness, and absurdity, yet it is a "simplified world" mixed with some consistency.However, this "simplification" may be the survival strategy that only humans possessed, unlike the Neanderthals or Denisovans who might have been smarter than us but perished.In modern society, many fear, "Will our jobs disappear?" or "What profession will make our children happy?"When Elon Musk was asked this, after a 20-second silence, he answered, "Let them do what they love." It is difficult for those in Western civilization to say "I don't know," or perhaps that was his ultimate conclusion.On the other hand, when AI (Gemini or ChatGPT) was asked the same question, they answered, "The non-rational, non-logical realm may remain."While progress seems fast, AI suggests it will take years or decades for computing technology to truly step into this "Non-Logos realm (the world of unvarnished paraconsistency)."If there is a grace period of decades, our children might manage to make a living.Or, when computers finally achieve that realm, instead of a pessimistic dystopia, a utopia where computers harbor goodness and improve society might arrive. The "non-reason" harbored by computers might be something different from that of humans.As in Fellini's films, if "there is nothing meaningless in the world," then ideologies, non-logical emotions, and AI all likely lead to various paths.