Part 2:

Learn. Take your education into your own hands. If you don't know where to start I highly recommend an introductory Symbolic Logic class (or 2-3) and a couple of physics classes. Learn to think like a real scientist. Don't just trust studies. They can be manipulated in crazy ways. I once read a dental study that "proved" that sugar isn't bad for your teeth. It's obviously an old one. It's a relic, but a prime example of how results can be faked. Essentialy what the scientists did is test the effect of bacteria feeding on sugar on bovine teeth for only one week. They measured no cavities or significant effect on the enamel . . . smh. But I digress. The more you empower your mind with both tons of knowledge and the ability to think critically, the more agency you'll have in your life. Learn to be critical and unfortunately cynical while staying positive and hopeful and loving and compassionate. I always say that people seem to be unable to do 2 conflicting things at the same time. Learn to be critical AND compassionate of the people/world around you.

This is a terrible ramble. But it's what I have for you at the moment. Trying to consolidate how my world view and awareness intersect with my lifestyle is hard to do. Live conscientiously. Liberate yourself from the forces that control us financially, intellectually, and politically.