Chapter
The Perception of American War Veterans After World War II
1:44:58 - 1:49:36 (04:38)
The American society viewed returning soldiers as essential and functioning members of society, and they were needed back home as badly as they were in combat. However, the self-diagnosing system for PTSD disability claims has created a potential for individuals to take advantage of the system, and the victimhood perception perpetuates the psychological state of passivity and trauma that a person wants to escape from.
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General James Mattis gave a speech in 2014 highlighting the value of post-traumatic growth for veterans, which cannot be simulated or taught in a classroom.
1:44:58 - 1:46:10 (01:12)
Summary
General James Mattis gave a speech in 2014 highlighting the value of post-traumatic growth for veterans, which cannot be simulated or taught in a classroom. Jordan Peterson comments that classifying veterans as victims is not psychologically healthy and that society's attempt to help them often reinforces their victim status.
ChapterThe Perception of American War Veterans After World War II
Episode#161: Lessons from War, Tribal Societies, and a Non-Fiction Life (Sebastian Junger)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Soldiers who fought in World War II had to serve for years and were not sent on multiple deployments.
1:46:11 - 1:47:18 (01:07)
Summary
Soldiers who fought in World War II had to serve for years and were not sent on multiple deployments. Upon returning home, they were deemed essential members of society, and while some had physical or mental traumas to overcome, they were needed to help rebuild the country.
ChapterThe Perception of American War Veterans After World War II
Episode#161: Lessons from War, Tribal Societies, and a Non-Fiction Life (Sebastian Junger)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Self-diagnosing PTSD without any proof of trauma perpetuates a psychological state of passivity that victims should escape from; In contrast, severe PTSD sufferers are afraid of combating those who are just milking the system pretending to have trauma.
1:47:19 - 1:49:36 (02:17)
Summary
Self-diagnosing PTSD without any proof of trauma perpetuates a psychological state of passivity that victims should escape from; In contrast, severe PTSD sufferers are afraid of combating those who are just milking the system pretending to have trauma.