Just saw the new Scorcese flick "Shutter Island". Well done plot, really starting to like that DiCaprio chap as he ages... (LOL!)
Not to give away the ending but what a great twist. If you take yourself out of the film and look at it somewhat academically, you can admire the way they portray the 'so crazy you are sane' edge. I like that. As someone who has dealt with others who clearly are delusional, it felt authentic. Made me ponder what reality is.... is it what physically happens or our perspective. Ahh you say, perspective is everything. But if perspective/perception is everything, then what is wrong with letting people live their fantasy. Of course ruling out harm. Why WOULD anyone want to medicate when their construct of reality allows them much more breadth and safety for their own psyche?
Are we any less guilty of this, albeit on a smaller scale? Our rationalizations of behaviour. Our explanations or excuses? All just a way to soothe that psyche and ego. Truly, how WOULD you know whether you are living in your reality or someone elses? Almost like living a parallel world. What proves we are alive? Our experiences.... but are experiences not just what happens and our take on it?
Ahh.... she IS crazy they mutter in the background....