I wonder if the attempt to filter is the ego's attempt at self- preservation. The things you do not want to get through that are getting through are things that hurt the ego, and so you perceive them as negative. Conversely, if you enjoy a certain feeling or thought, those things are feeding your ego. (not in a conceited, big-headed way. I suppose the word soothing would be more accurate here.)

I think if we can find a way for the soul and the self (ego) to co-exist, we might have a cure for mental illness. (!?!)

Then if everyone is interconnected in a Quantum physics sort of way, there would be no reason for paranoia or for suspicion.

Again, everyone on earth (and beyond) would have to agree, and that is quite a task to try to perform in our life time.

Perhaps, the internet will be everlasting and our words will reach future generation and each generation will evolve until all peoples are in agreement with each other. I mean that in an end of war sort of way, not a creepy utopian society sort of way.

Perhaps the formula for "Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward Man"? Very appropriate this time of year, I think.

But, heck, I am just a suburban mom and housewife.