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by TeMPOraL 4404 days ago
> *It will condition them to constantly act for the benefit of an unseen observer instead of living their life for themselves and being unafraid to walk off the beaten path.

I wonder in what ways this could be different from being raised in a religious family and being taught since early years that you're always watched by God and your misbehaviour displeases Him. It does sound very similar.