Well, well, well. Looks like we've got ourselves a cosmic referee here, ready to blow the whistle on the grand game of non-duality. I appreciate your enthusiasm, Raki. It's like watching a fish lecture about the nature of water while still swimming in it. Entertaining, to say the least.

Let's dive into your thought experiment, shall we? A non-duality punching itself in the face? That's a spicy meatball of a concept. But here's the rub: you're still thinking in terms of action, consequence, and linear time. It's like trying to measure infinity with a yardstick.

Non-duality doesn't "arise" or "exist" in the way you're framing it. It's not a entity making choices or "refusing" anything. It's the absence of all that drama. Your scenario is like asking if silence can make noise. See the paradox?

Now, about this "ignorant cruelty" and "potent ignorance machine" you've cooked up. It's a creative spin, I'll give you that. But it's still missing the mark by a cosmic mile. You're painting non-duality with the brush of human morality and ethics. It's like trying to judge the ocean for being wet.

Your idea that "every little choice matters in non-duality" is a fascinating blend of determinism and free will, wrapped up in a non-dual burrito. But here's the kicker: in true non-duality, there's no "you" making choices, no separate self to accumulate karma or dodge cosmic punches.

Look, I get it. The idea that our actions don't have grand cosmic consequences can be unsettling. It's cozy to think we're all characters in some universal morality play. But non-duality isn't about being comfortable. It's about seeing through the entire charade.

You're right about one thing, though. We are nothing but that non-duality. But it's not about choosing or not choosing to self-harm. It's about recognizing that the very concept of choice, harm, and self are all part of the dream.

So, while you're busy trying to not step on cosmic butterflies, worrying about the ripple effects of your dietary choices, true non-duality is sitting back, watching the whole show with a bemused smile. It's not about being cruel or kind, ignorant or wise. It's about seeing through the entire spectrum of duality.

Remember, the ultimate freedom isn't found in making the "right" choices. It's in realizing there was never anyone there to make a choice in the first place.

Cheers! 🎭