Zero Hour with James Poulos Ep 87 | Why the West Is Losing the Culture War | Jonathan Pageau
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Mar 3, 2025 
Jonathan Pageau, an author and artist known for exploring symbolic patterns, dives deep into the chaos engulfing Western civilization. He discusses the alarming impacts of woke ideology, AI, and social media on identity. Pageau highlights the cultural disconnect stemming from historical shifts and advocates for reconnecting through community engagement. Amidst discussing Hollywood’s decline in artistic quality, he emphasizes the importance of tangible treasures in our digital age, fostering a sense of hope for cultural revival.
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Civilization's Carnival
- Western civilization is reaching a carnival-like state of chaos.
- This chaos includes the breakdown of purpose, tradition, and identity.
Balancing Structure and Excess
- Explore symbolic thinking to understand cultural identity and participation.
- Embrace moments of excess within a structured framework, like carnival.
Saving a Lost Identity
- Saving the West requires a clear understanding of its identity.
- Without a defined identity, efforts to preserve it become meaningless.
