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Edition 036 · connection · Nibandh Vinod; Chirag Daruwalla

Astrology is a sham

Predicting romance by star signs dumbs down human connection to cosmic coincidence. It is anti-agency, pure and simple.

Astrology is a sham
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Astrology peddles a fantasy of predetermined destinies, eroding the messy, vital work of actual human connection. Believing your love life is written in the stars absolves individuals of accountability and effort, fostering a passive approach to relationships. True intimacy demands presence, not prophecy. Why do we tolerate such blatant abdication of personal responsibility?

The strongest counter

Horoscopes offer harmless fun and a comforting narrative framework for understanding relationship dynamics. They provide a common language and spark conversation, which can strengthen bonds.

Audit trail
  • ·Determinism is lazy
  • ·No critical thinking
  • ·Anti-agency narrative
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