To quote Ayn Rand one more time

Because clearly, I have way too much time on my hands and am far too sore from colt riding to muster much enthusiasm for anything more strenuous than sitting and thinking, I've been sitting here thinking.

And that which I've been sitting here thinking is the following;

Aren't the consequences of ignoring reality simply continued reality?

I think so.

Therefore, maybe you can ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.

Just not safely.