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The Brutality of Freedom
1:04:43 - 1:14:54 (10:11)
The concept of freedom is only applicable to those within your own tribe or community and is not a universal right. The fight for freedom throughout history has been so brutal that only an animal could survive it.
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The task of any society is to be capable of defending itself while still being able to provide a moral existence for its people.
1:04:43 - 1:07:16 (02:33)
Summary
The task of any society is to be capable of defending itself while still being able to provide a moral existence for its people. However, excessive exposure to brutality can make it challenging to maintain a balanced view on humanity’s capacity for kindness and love.
ChapterThe Brutality of Freedom
Episode#513: Sebastian Junger — Seeking Freedom, Near-Death Experiences, and Reordering Your Place in the World
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Atheist Experience co-host Matt Dillahunty discusses the value of reading the Bible and the comfort it can bring, even to atheists.
1:07:16 - 1:08:40 (01:23)
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The Atheist Experience co-host Matt Dillahunty discusses the value of reading the Bible and the comfort it can bring, even to atheists. He highlights a passage from Ecclesiastes that reminds readers that humans are essentially animals, and that we are not separate from the rest of the animal kingdom.
ChapterThe Brutality of Freedom
Episode#513: Sebastian Junger — Seeking Freedom, Near-Death Experiences, and Reordering Your Place in the World
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The language used during genocide often refers to the victims as animals or insects, making it easier for the perpetrators to justify their actions and disconnect from the reality of what they are doing.
1:08:40 - 1:12:00 (03:20)
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The language used during genocide often refers to the victims as animals or insects, making it easier for the perpetrators to justify their actions and disconnect from the reality of what they are doing. The fight for freedom throughout history has been so brutal that only an animal could survive it, according to one idea.
ChapterThe Brutality of Freedom
Episode#513: Sebastian Junger — Seeking Freedom, Near-Death Experiences, and Reordering Your Place in the World
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The concept of freedom has evolved from being only owed to one's family or tribe to a more nuanced idea that requires the ability to defend oneself against other groups.
1:12:00 - 1:14:54 (02:54)
Summary
The concept of freedom has evolved from being only owed to one's family or tribe to a more nuanced idea that requires the ability to defend oneself against other groups. However, this distinction highlights the barriers and potential dangers of freedom, and its roots in a "us vs. them" mentality.