A Fundamental Cognitive Shift in how we see ourselves in the Universe

Ben de Vries says that what we need is a fundamental cognitive shift: http://web2expo.blip.tv/file/855937/ Clay Shirky (16:20)

This is about specific corporate strategy in manufacturing consent:

http://www.thecornerhouse.org.uk/item.shtml?x=51961#index-09-00-00-00

If you must section for time, read 'excluding diverging voices'. Freedom of speech, yes, but who is listening? Nestle is only an example in this reading. Think in strategic and tactical terms.

Way back when, Timothy Leary was still physically present, at least in one piece, (he was the first person to attempt to have his personality transcribed into a virtual one, but I couldn't find him to ask him about it, maybe he is busy...) he opined this concept: http://www.neilfreer.com/SRPAGE8.html.

This may resonate with some of you. I know it does with me. Again, like so many works, I find myself having to peel off the fairy tale layer to get at the meaning. In appreciation of dramatic art, there is the 'temporary suspension of disbelief'.

This might leave you feeling like you are playing out one of the roles in this piece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG-TL0S3sN8 . If one takes out the obvious judeao-xtian symbolism, and tries to see it on it's own merits, what do you see?