Most People Don't Know

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This brings us to the subject of 'brain chemistry' - an esoteric subject. The modern formulation of the question is something like this: 'Do citizens have the right to modify their individual brain chemistry directly by chemical means in the interests of Personal Enlightenment?'

The question itself presupposes a certain understanding of Chemistry and Neurology which most people don't have. These technical 'understandings' belong to 'the few.' Therefore it is no wonder that most people would answer in the negative.

Most people don't know what 'enlightenment' means, not to mention 'Chemistry' and 'Neurology.' Most people - most conservative people - feel that we already have too many rights and that 'the culture' is deteriorating as a result of all that Liberalism which is rampant nowadays.