The Emerald When Bread is No Longer Bread: The Importance of Context in Consciousness, Community, and Cosmos
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Oct 8, 2020 Exploring the decontextualization in capitalism, from processed bread to spiritual traditions. Discussing the importance of context in consciousness, community, and cosmos. Reflecting on the consequences of losing context on our minds and world. Highlighting the need for rituals, communal integration, and reclaiming meaning in context. Delving into injecting sacredness into the corporate world and diverse cultural references.
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Subway Bread Ruling
- The Irish Supreme Court ruled that Subway's bread isn't bread due to high sugar content.
- This reflects a larger trend of decontextualization and monetization, like making overly processed Wonder Bread.
The Wonder Bread Cycle
- Decontextualization, like removing fiber from bread, leads to loss of value and the need to add artificial elements back.
- This "Wonder Bread cycle" applies to various areas, including spirituality and science.
Modern Science and Decontextualization
- Modern society prioritizes decontextualization to study isolated bits, driven by progress narratives.
- This is fueled by a value system tied to monetization and economic growth.