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El Dorado: maldición sempiterna
«Ellos querían algo a cambio de nada. Yo les di nada a cambio de algo», Joseph «Yellow Kid» Weil
TL;DR
- The human tendency to desire quick results and shortcuts is ancient, represented by the myth of El Dorado.
- This desire for effortless outcomes, originating from early magical thinking, persists today in different forms.
- Modern 'El Dorado' appears as products that promise complete life transformation upon acquisition (e.g., a magical pill or artifact).
- One harmful manifestation is self-objectification, leading to narcissism and expecting disproportionate treatment.
- Another manifestation is services offered by 'pseudoprophets' who promise fulfillment through superficial changes, not addressing root problems.
- The article concludes that the compulsive search for 'El Dorado' is destructive, as true value comes from process and exchange, not instant gratification.
- The difference between a visionary and a self-deluded individual lies in understanding that desired outcomes require a journey, not a magical appearance.