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The Good Fight
Tara Isabella Burton on the Myth of Self-Creation
Dec 2, 2023
Tara Isabella Burton, author of 'Self Made: Creating Our Identities from Da Vinci to the Kardashians,' joins Yascha Mounk to discuss the rise of à la carte spirituality, challenges of creating community, and pursuing self-creation while fulfilling our obligations as citizens of a liberal society. They also explore cultural appropriation, Kardashianism's impact on society, redefining religion and identity, and the need for models and guidance in constructing a worthwhile life.
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- The shift towards individual desires and self-creation has marginalized the role of external factors in shaping identity.
- Cultural appropriation should be viewed in the context of more flagrant injustices, such as discrimination and exclusion.
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The influence of New Thought on contemporary culture
New Thought, a proto-law of attraction ideology, gained influence during the Gilded Age. It emphasized the power of positive thinking and the belief that desired outcomes can be manifested through one's thoughts. While New Thought itself may not be widely understood today, the cultural influence remains, with over 50% of Americans believing in manifesting and 20% practicing it. The language and mindset of manifesting are still prevalent in current society.
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