Episode
#427 - Carl Benjamin - Surviving The Madness Of 2022
1:25:44
Published: Thu Jan 27 2022
Description
Carl Benjamin is the YouTuber formerly known as Sargon Of Akkad, a political commentator and host of The Lotus Eaters Podcast. Every year we don't think the world can get any weirder and then every year, reality manages to exceed our expectations. I had to get Carl back on to try and make sense of what's happening. Expect to learn Carl's thoughts on Jordan Peterson getting called out by Ethan Klein and HasanAbi, how society has lied to young girls, whether the pope should have told pet owners that they're selfish, what Carl predicts for the future of mainstream media, why family values are under attack and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 15% discount on Craftd London’s jewellery at https://bit.ly/cdwisdom (use code MW15) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out Carl's site - https://www.lotuseaters.com Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
In this episode of Modern Wisdom, Carl Benjamin discusses a range of topics, including Jordan Peterson's recent controversies, the state of mainstream media, and the attack on family values in modern society.
00:00 - 05:54 (05:54)
Summary
In this episode of Modern Wisdom, Carl Benjamin discusses a range of topics, including Jordan Peterson's recent controversies, the state of mainstream media, and the attack on family values in modern society.
Episode#427 - Carl Benjamin - Surviving The Madness Of 2022
PodcastModern Wisdom
The ideology within the current social climate on Twitter is not Ethan Klein's personal philosophy, and the value he places on these arbitrary standards outlined in viral Twitter trends appears to be misplaced.
05:54 - 31:28 (25:34)
Summary
The ideology within the current social climate on Twitter is not Ethan Klein's personal philosophy, and the value he places on these arbitrary standards outlined in viral Twitter trends appears to be misplaced. The conversation shifts toward some of the not-so-popular left movements and the ultimate outcome their ideas may have on our society.
Episode#427 - Carl Benjamin - Surviving The Madness Of 2022
PodcastModern Wisdom
The discussion explores the harsh reality of aging, particularly for women who have pursued careers instead of finding partners.
31:28 - 48:12 (16:43)
Summary
The discussion explores the harsh reality of aging, particularly for women who have pursued careers instead of finding partners. It also highlights the differences in attractiveness between men and women as they age.
Episode#427 - Carl Benjamin - Surviving The Madness Of 2022
PodcastModern Wisdom
The materialistic culture that we find ourselves in has led young people to avoid traditional values and view men as a transaction.
48:12 - 59:21 (11:09)
Summary
The materialistic culture that we find ourselves in has led young people to avoid traditional values and view men as a transaction. This ideology has been perpetuated by critical theory and feminists, creating a dangerous view of men and self-worth.
Episode#427 - Carl Benjamin - Surviving The Madness Of 2022
PodcastModern Wisdom
The concept of tribes and deep, thick emotional connections between members is inherent to human nature and has been present throughout history.
59:21 - 1:19:49 (20:27)
Summary
The concept of tribes and deep, thick emotional connections between members is inherent to human nature and has been present throughout history. It is a moral obligation to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of others before us, rather than solely taking from what they have built.
Episode#427 - Carl Benjamin - Surviving The Madness Of 2022
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast hosts express their concern over the media being controlled by those in power and not serving the genuine interests of the people.
1:19:49 - 1:25:05 (05:15)
Summary
The podcast hosts express their concern over the media being controlled by those in power and not serving the genuine interests of the people. They also discuss the concept of ideological beliefs and their significance in tribal signaling rather than being based on reason.