Chapter
The Fallacy of Abandoning Traditional Wisdom
02:59 - 10:37 (07:38)
The tendency to reject ideas from the past and favor novelty, may lead to a disregard for the wealth of knowledge that has been accumulated through centuries of cultural evolution, resulting in nothing more than repetitive ideas packaged as original.
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ActiveLife has worked with world-class athletes and has a team of experts including doctors, trainers, and coaches who can help overcome physical limitations and injuries to improve fitness.
02:59 - 05:11 (02:12)
Summary
ActiveLife has worked with world-class athletes and has a team of experts including doctors, trainers, and coaches who can help overcome physical limitations and injuries to improve fitness.
ChapterThe Fallacy of Abandoning Traditional Wisdom
Episode#391 - Tim Stanley - Why Are We Yearning For Tradition In 2021?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Our obsession with novelty and the present discourages us from appreciating and embracing central ideas that have been around for a long time.
05:11 - 08:19 (03:08)
Summary
Our obsession with novelty and the present discourages us from appreciating and embracing central ideas that have been around for a long time. The Lindy effect states that the longer a certain idea has been around, the longer it will most likely remain relevant and valuable.
ChapterThe Fallacy of Abandoning Traditional Wisdom
Episode#391 - Tim Stanley - Why Are We Yearning For Tradition In 2021?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the impact of presuming that the wisdom of the past can be recreated, and the pitfalls of pursuing novelty at the cost of disregarding historical knowledge.
08:19 - 10:08 (01:48)
Summary
The podcast discusses the impact of presuming that the wisdom of the past can be recreated, and the pitfalls of pursuing novelty at the cost of disregarding historical knowledge. It highlights the recurrences of right-wing thinking in the present day and how it links to the 19th-century era of industrialization and related ideologies.
ChapterThe Fallacy of Abandoning Traditional Wisdom
Episode#391 - Tim Stanley - Why Are We Yearning For Tradition In 2021?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host highlights how complaints of societal issues, whether it is not having enough children or societal domination, have remained consistent throughout history, and the repetitive nature of cultural criticism.
10:08 - 10:37 (00:29)
Summary
The host highlights how complaints of societal issues, whether it is not having enough children or societal domination, have remained consistent throughout history, and the repetitive nature of cultural criticism. Despite the era of cultural novelty, complaints about issues like racism and sexism are still regarded as groundbreaking with each new iteration.