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Christopher Ryan on the price of civilization | Living Mirrors #49

Living Mirrors with Dr. James Cooke

CHAPTER

Cultural Clashes: Values of Resistance and Community

This chapter examines the ideological conflict between traditional societal norms and counterculture movements, particularly in relation to war and communal living. It emphasizes the social dynamics of hunter-gatherer societies, using the Kung San as a case study, highlighting their egalitarian practices and deep-seated connections to the environment. The discussion also contrasts modern perceptions with historical beliefs, critiquing colonial views and advocating for the integration of hunter-gatherer insights into contemporary culture.

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