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The Eternal Human Endeavour of Making a Society
The podcast host talks about his idea of mixing his trip, alone and vulnerable in a small group in a hostile environment, with the human endeavor of making a society, surviving and raising children, and avoiding danger. He also talks about the Native Americans' way of keeping white people from infiltrating their land and taking it and how they upheld the human values of caretaking the helpless.
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The speaker shares their idea of mixing their personal experience of vulnerability in a small group during a trip with the human endeavor of surviving and making a society in historical contexts.
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Summary
The speaker shares their idea of mixing their personal experience of vulnerability in a small group during a trip with the human endeavor of surviving and making a society in historical contexts. The speaker also touches on the oppression of colonial governments and small communities towards individuals.
ChapterThe Eternal Human Endeavour of Making a Society
Episode#513: Sebastian Junger — Seeking Freedom, Near-Death Experiences, and Reordering Your Place in the World
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The act of caretaking, especially for young children, the elderly, and even enemies, has been a longstanding human value.
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The act of caretaking, especially for young children, the elderly, and even enemies, has been a longstanding human value. While certain groups may have employed horrific methods to maintain their land and people, caretaking is ultimately essential for survival in society.