Consciousness · Article
Symbols bypass argument, preserve choice, and invite interpretation later. Healthy practice: record symbols, live normally, then reflect—do not decode immediately inside a receptive state.
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Hill implies that “communication” is symbolic. Symbols are not a bug. They’re a safety feature: they bypass argument, preserve choice, and allow interpretation later—when you’re back in ordinary clarity.
Why symbols work
Healthy practice
Record symbols → live normally → reflect later. Don’t decode immediately inside a receptive state.
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