5619 How to LOVE the State of Nature!
Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux
Stefan Molyneux
4.6 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 1 September 2024
⏱️ 88 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, I explore the "noble savage" myth, tracing its origins and effects on modern society. I align this concept with the narrative of original sin, emphasizing personal responsibility amidst societal narratives that often evade accountability. The discussion highlights how nostalgia shapes our perception of the past versus our present complexities, revealing a yearning that can lead to anxiety when paired with avoidance of responsibility. I delve into the warrior and trader archetypes, examining their interplay throughout history and the ramifications of technological advancements on traditional roles. The conversation also addresses economic challenges, particularly focusing on educational debt and gender expectations, reinforcing the importance of understanding personal choices within systemic frameworks. I conclude by urging listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about their roles in society and the implications of the narratives they uphold.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, welcome to your Friday Night Live. Almost the end of the month. |
| 0:04.0 | 30s of August 2024, if you missed the pre-show, you listen to a rousing, late 50s rendition of Oasis, don't look |
| 0:11.0 | back in anger? I saw a documentary on them some years ago and |
| 0:15.2 | Liam the singer had no interest in music until he got hit in the head with a baseball bat |
| 0:19.5 | and then discovered he could sing and hold a note. Actually, a really talented vocalist, |
| 0:23.2 | not, I mean obviously the greatest most |
| 0:25.1 | macurial voice in the world, but when his sister, |
| 0:29.5 | his brother, who I'm, um, Noel, who's basically the songwriter, I didn't know who's basically the songwriter I didn't realize he did the |
| 0:35.1 | vocal song look back in Angers just not a bad singer actually but he played |
| 0:39.6 | once or twice and then Liam just you know got it and and went all the way with it and so on but yeah you |
| 0:46.5 | know British brothers I mean I could I could write a whole novel about British brothers |
| 0:51.1 | oh wait I did it's called almost at almost novel dot |
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| 1:01.9 | really really great stuff I didn't get a haircut. I didn't get a haircut. I got them all |
| 1:07.6 | cut. That's right. Can't do much about the top, but it's nice when they trim your |
| 1:11.6 | ears so you can hear again. |
| 1:13.4 | So, hello, hello, hope you're doing well. |
| 1:18.0 | Questions, comments, issues, challenges, problems, whatever is on your mind. |
| 1:23.0 | Free domain.com slash donate to help out the show. |
| 1:27.0 | And welcome, welcome to everyone. |
| 1:29.0 | If you haven't been here for a while, well it's just great. |
| 1:32.0 | And I'm thrilled to have you here and let's get to your do we have any questions |
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