The Integral Stage AUTHOR SERIES - "First Principles and First Values" w/ David J. Temple (pt 2)
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Jan 11, 2025 Marc Gafni and Zak Stein, co-authors of "First Principles and First Values," delve into profound themes of alienation and value. They discuss rekindling emotional engagement in education and the healing power of imagination, particularly through storytelling. The conversation highlights the notion of a global intimacy disorder and its impacts on existential risks. They also explore the dynamics of authentic connections amidst a complex world, advocating for genuine interactions that honor human worth and promote deeper understanding in relationships.
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Alienation and Intimacy
- Alienation is the absence of intimacy and the presence of something else.
- It's being divorced from the field of value, unable to access its inherent nature.
Value and Shame
- Value is non-instrumental yet points beyond itself, disclosed by clarified needs and desires.
- Shame is the alienation from value, feeling inadequate compared to infinity.
Competition and Instrumentalization
- Competition turns relationships instrumental, where others are means to victory, not ends in themselves.
- This breeds shame as we desecrate the intrinsic value of others and ourselves.