Very well thought out commentary on individual tribal allegiances to stories and myths created and perpetuated by the geopolitical "puppet masters" (my words only) trying to shape the world in their own projected imagery. The layers of complexity run so deep, yet most people only scratch the surface of understanding. Most people lack the patience or ability to synthesize conflicting narratives from the vast swathe of propaganda on both sides. Instead simplified scapegoating feeds their self righteousness and keeps people chained to their dualistic tribal view. The war machine rolls on, oblivious to the love and light engulfing them and beckoning them to a unified (non dualistic) experience of the world.
The fundamental problem is a population almost universally incapable of recognizing or understanding all those travesties. Several generations of indoctrination in conformity instead of competence has made Americans incompetent conformists. If we don't fix the education system we can expect continued decline.
Very well thought out commentary on individual tribal allegiances to stories and myths created and perpetuated by the geopolitical "puppet masters" (my words only) trying to shape the world in their own projected imagery. The layers of complexity run so deep, yet most people only scratch the surface of understanding. Most people lack the patience or ability to synthesize conflicting narratives from the vast swathe of propaganda on both sides. Instead simplified scapegoating feeds their self righteousness and keeps people chained to their dualistic tribal view. The war machine rolls on, oblivious to the love and light engulfing them and beckoning them to a unified (non dualistic) experience of the world.
That was an excellent piece.
I like the way the politcians and tv talking heads say we must stand up for democracy when Western democracy is so obviously a sham.
We get to choose between two groups of known liars who rarely do as they say they will do, often doing the exact opposite, yay democracy.
And what of our democratic freedoms our human rights?
Well we have seen them disappear faster than you can say 'scamdemic' over the last couple of years.
Another brilliant and totally on point article. Thank you Chris.
Wonderful insight on René Girard philosophy, totally new to me. Many thanks.
"Thy Kingdom come."
That was an excellent piece.
I like the way the politcians and tv talking heads say we must stand up for democracy when Western democracy is so obviously a sham.
We get to choose between two groups of known liars who rarely do as they say they will do, often doing the exact opposite, yay democracy.
And what of our democratic freedoms our human rights?
Well we have seen them disappear faster than you can say 'scamdemic' over the last couple of years.
I'm exhausted.
The fundamental problem is a population almost universally incapable of recognizing or understanding all those travesties. Several generations of indoctrination in conformity instead of competence has made Americans incompetent conformists. If we don't fix the education system we can expect continued decline.