First, we should among other things maintain an insular wall or bubble that protects us. Like the blood-brain-barrier of the body protecting against infection into the blood-stream. If the world gets too deep inside us, like an infection or alien-intruder…

Second, we should establish a firm mindset, a firm attitude founded upon our purpose, our reason for existing in the world, existing among our fellows,

It’s best, particularly when in doubt, to be conservative with others. Basic and gentle.