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November 30, 2024
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In this lecture, I present a radical thesis that challenges the conventional view of history. I argue that the grand movements, ideas, and politics are not the cause of historical events. Instead, I propose that the sway between violence and reason in human conflicts is determined by our predisposition to listen to the language we already speak, shaped by our childhood experiences. I explore the tragic consequences of individuals who escape from chaos but fail to help others, leaving them to suffer.
To understand the French Revolution, we must consider childhood experiences and objective ethics. I delve into the difference between the French Revolution and the American Revolution, uncovering the dark underbelly of the French Revolution characterized by child abuse and neglect. The middle class, who could have been beacons of hope, turned a blind eye or contributed to the chaos. I discuss the influential thinkers of the time, such as Voltaire and Diderot, and their criticisms of religion and power structures.
I then focus on the contrasting perspectives of Rousseau and Locke on childhood and their impact on society. Rousseau believed that the state should have complete control over education, while Locke emphasized the importance of individual agency. I discuss their ideas on the tension between reason and emotion and the role of childhood in shaping society's acceptance of various ideas.
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Interesting article involving the use of brain scans (in the present), implying that Erika Kirk’s brain would neurobiologically experience the “forgiveness” of her husband’s killer in the same way an addict’s brain would experience no longer being an addict. Even if you just repeatedly imagine yourself doing the forgiveness- it can be scientifically observed as a positive brain change. I wonder if DROs will REQUIRE this type of forgiveness in the future (considering they will be scanning our brains anyway to detect unresolved childhood trauma and scanning our children’s brains for signs of abuse or neglect)? It’s possible that forgiveness will be required to get insurance. Thoughts?
https://slate.com/life/2025/07/drug-brain-addiction-revenge-public-health-death.html
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