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Diluting Real Issues with Non-Issues
The speaker highlights how much energy and cognitive power is wasted on non-issues and how they dilute the attention given to real issues that require attention. He also suggests that people can use their talents and advantages to work on epoch world-changing issues and be extraordinary and admire-worthy without bringing down others.
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The society has hidden the knowledge of archetypes that actually exist in real life and are familiar to all.
54:10 - 55:31 (01:20)
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The society has hidden the knowledge of archetypes that actually exist in real life and are familiar to all. Denying ourselves access to such archetypes can be very dangerous, and it's essential to acknowledge their existence.
ChapterDiluting Real Issues with Non-Issues
Episode#109 - Douglas Murray - The Price Of Thinking Out Loud
PodcastModern Wisdom
The achievement of equality for minority groups may require others to do worse and it is up to those with advantages to navigate this carefully.
55:32 - 58:16 (02:44)
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The achievement of equality for minority groups may require others to do worse and it is up to those with advantages to navigate this carefully. While we may never fully fix the issue, understanding and changing our manners and behavior can create a more equitable society.
ChapterDiluting Real Issues with Non-Issues
Episode#109 - Douglas Murray - The Price Of Thinking Out Loud
PodcastModern Wisdom
The energy spent on non-issues could be spent on genuinely important and lasting work that changes the world.
58:17 - 1:03:00 (04:42)
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The energy spent on non-issues could be spent on genuinely important and lasting work that changes the world. Timidity holds humanity back, and it's important to avoid diluting real issues.