Episode
#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
1:19:19
Published: Thu Nov 11 2021
Description
Sebastian Junger is a journalist, author and filmmaker. Throughout history, humans have been driven by the quest for two cherished ideals: community and freedom. The two don’t coexist easily: we value individuality and self-reliance, yet are utterly dependent on community for our most basic needs. Expect to learn how having kids in your 50's can give you more freedom than you might think, what happens when you lose 10 pints of blood and have a near death experience, why fighting to the death was most common in free societies, how countries with freedom always get tempted toward tyranny and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Reclaim your fitness and book a Free Consultation Call with ActiveLifeRX at http://bit.ly/rxwisdom Extra Stuff: Buy Freedom - https://amzn.to/3nUc4DX 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
Sebastian Junger, journalist and author, discusses the paradoxical relationship between community and freedom, the value of freedom, and the dangers of having too much of it.
00:00 - 01:22 (01:22)
Summary
Sebastian Junger, journalist and author, discusses the paradoxical relationship between community and freedom, the value of freedom, and the dangers of having too much of it. The conversation also touches on his personal experiences, including a near-death experience, and the reasons why fighting to the death was most common in free societies.
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Scott Sonnon explains why it's important to work with a movement coach who can take you on an entire journey to help you move again the way you want to, instead of just dealing with pain or fitness.
01:22 - 06:27 (05:04)
Summary
Scott Sonnon explains why it's important to work with a movement coach who can take you on an entire journey to help you move again the way you want to, instead of just dealing with pain or fitness.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
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A man is trapped inside a virtual reality world for two months while being infused with ketamine in a hospital bed, experiencing other problems as well.
06:27 - 10:22 (03:55)
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A man is trapped inside a virtual reality world for two months while being infused with ketamine in a hospital bed, experiencing other problems as well.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
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The speaker is open to the idea of an afterlife and believes there might be more to life than just being biological beings, even if it's not a different plane.
10:22 - 18:14 (07:51)
Summary
The speaker is open to the idea of an afterlife and believes there might be more to life than just being biological beings, even if it's not a different plane. The podcast also discusses near death experiences in induced comas.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
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The speaker reflects on the profound emotional freedom of love that he experiences as a husband and father and wants to stay healthy and alive as long as possible for his family.
18:14 - 25:54 (07:40)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the profound emotional freedom of love that he experiences as a husband and father and wants to stay healthy and alive as long as possible for his family.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
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In this episode, the speaker talks about the evolution of freedom through a historical and anthropological context, emphasizing that our notion of freedom is shaped by our place in a group and by the norms enforced by that group.
25:54 - 34:58 (09:04)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker talks about the evolution of freedom through a historical and anthropological context, emphasizing that our notion of freedom is shaped by our place in a group and by the norms enforced by that group.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
PodcastModern Wisdom
Small groups of humans have been able to defeat larger adversaries both outside and within their society.
34:58 - 39:31 (04:32)
Summary
Small groups of humans have been able to defeat larger adversaries both outside and within their society. This dynamic allows for negotiations between larger groups and smaller ones, such as the United States and the Taliban.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
PodcastModern Wisdom
Successful underdog groups often have leaders who are willing to die for the cause and incorporate women into their movement, even if not on the front lines of combat.
39:31 - 43:48 (04:17)
Summary
Successful underdog groups often have leaders who are willing to die for the cause and incorporate women into their movement, even if not on the front lines of combat.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of people like Connolly and aides to help run the show and highlights the example of the capture of one of the London Underground bombers due to the aid of CCTV cameras.
43:48 - 55:46 (11:57)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of people like Connolly and aides to help run the show and highlights the example of the capture of one of the London Underground bombers due to the aid of CCTV cameras. The aides' job is also mentioned as important in terms of dragging out their commander from gunfire as he kept risking his life to command the troops.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
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The leadership of a company should experience the negative consequences before the people they lead when facing a downturn.
55:46 - 1:01:51 (06:05)
Summary
The leadership of a company should experience the negative consequences before the people they lead when facing a downturn. Corporations may implement control measures, such as cultural norms, CCTV cameras or monotheistic gods, to encourage correct behavior, while consultants may be hired to make corporations feel more like tribes and increase group loyalty.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
PodcastModern Wisdom
A discussion about how people can work their way up in the event management industry by earning their stripes, moving up through the ranks, and gaining experience along the way.
1:01:51 - 1:05:50 (03:58)
Summary
A discussion about how people can work their way up in the event management industry by earning their stripes, moving up through the ranks, and gaining experience along the way.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
PodcastModern Wisdom
The episode discusses the misguided beliefs of anti-vaxxers and how this greatly affects the COVID-19 pandemic response.
1:05:50 - 1:09:49 (03:59)
Summary
The episode discusses the misguided beliefs of anti-vaxxers and how this greatly affects the COVID-19 pandemic response. Misinformation and propaganda make people afraid to get vaccinated and threatens herd immunity.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
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Despite some moments of solidarity during the pandemic, such as applauding healthcare workers, there has been a lack of solidarity overall, even in the face of high death tolls.
1:09:49 - 1:17:33 (07:43)
Summary
Despite some moments of solidarity during the pandemic, such as applauding healthcare workers, there has been a lack of solidarity overall, even in the face of high death tolls. Experts warn that this lack of solidarity is indicative of bigger problems in society.
Episode#396 - Sebastian Junger - The Brutal History Of Freedom
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host talks about the concept of freedom and how he often posts sentences about freedom on Twitter to start discussions.
1:17:33 - 1:19:17 (01:43)
Summary
The host talks about the concept of freedom and how he often posts sentences about freedom on Twitter to start discussions. He also mentions a discount code for Better Help counseling and a free sample pack from Drink Element.