The Good Fight Tara Isabella Burton on the Myth of Self-Creation
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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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Shifting Identity
- Modern identity is less about community and more about personal desires.
- We see our circumstances as arbitrary, focusing on what makes us unique.
Theological Shift
- A shift from a God-ordered universe to a focus on individual desires.
- "Vibes" and harnessing inner forces replace divine purpose.
New Thought & Manifesting
- The New Thought movement, a precursor to "The Secret," promoted manifesting.
- This idea suggests that positive thinking attracts wealth and health.