Do we unconsciously compare ourselves with others and feel unfulfilled? It is important to break free from the cycle of comparison instilled by education, social networking, media, and advertisements, and reexamine our own unique values. This article discusses how to recognize the trap of comparison and competition, increase your self-esteem, and appreciate the happiness you take for granted in your daily life. We will provide you with tips on how to look at yourself and achieve emotional stability and true contentment.

In Japanese society, “hard work” is considered a virtue, and from childhood, children are imprinted with values such as “hard work is rewarded” and “those who do not work hard are worthless. Through education at school and discipline at home, children are taught that hard work is the right thing to do, and a tendency has taken root in society to believe that those who cannot work hard are not good enough.

We analyze the ‘brainwashing’ mechanisms of education, interest, materialism, and advertising in modern society. These forces have a powerful influence on our thoughts, consciousness, and actions, and constrain our own choices and perspectives. However, by being aware of and reflecting on their influence, we can regain freedom of thought and conscious choice. This article explores in detail how each mechanism works and how to recognize and deal with them.

Competition, interest, brainwashing, and exploitation in today’s society. We unknowingly live on someone else’s time and are deprived of our freedom. What is true happiness and how should we live our lives? This article goes deep into these questions and explores the path to becoming aware of our own lives and regaining the freedom that has been taken from us.

This article explores in depth the impact of education on individuals and society and how it relates to the concept of “brainwashing.” Beginning with the history of education, we will discuss its relationship to the state, the role of schools and businesses, as well as non-traditional learning and work options. Finally, we will explore the possibilities of an education that places more emphasis on the individual’s ego and autonomy, offering the perspective that the place of education and work is not necessarily limited to a traditional framework.

This article describes the steps you can take to acquire free time and pursue self-actualization in the age of the individual. It explains the importance of focusing on one’s own values, developing information selection skills, and putting what one really wants to do at the center of one’s life.

It deeply explores the concept of impermanence and explains how to accept change and live freely. It also touches on the importance of the ability to select information and adapt to survive in an age of information overload, as well as the perspective of rethinking the relationship between self and others. Through these, we offer a roadmap for attaining true freedom.