Living Myth

Episode 453 - Violence, Despair and Young Men

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Sep 17, 2025
The discussion explores the rising violence among young men in the U.S., linking it to cultural upheaval and political polarization. It highlights how isolation and a lack of purpose can lead to radicalized behaviors. The hosts compare modern society's failure to initiate youth with traditional rites of passage that provided meaning. Additionally, they introduce the concept of 'latima,' a youthful inner heat, and the importance of elder wisdom in fostering cultural renewal. The dialogue emphasizes understanding these dynamics as essential for healing societal divides.
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INSIGHT

Crises Fuel Cultural Violence

  • Michael Meade links rising violence to a sense that the natural and social orders are unraveling.
  • He argues cultural upheaval and cascading crises heighten polarization and public violence.
INSIGHT

Age Peaks Reveal Rite-Of-Passage Gaps

  • Shootings cluster around two male age peaks: late teens/early twenties and midlife.
  • Meade connects these peaks to rite-of-passage moments that societies must address.
ADVICE

Restore Rites Of Passage

  • Reintroduce meaningful rites of passage that invite youth into society and awaken inner gifts.
  • Teach youths their gifts and heal early wounds instead of leaving them isolated with weapons at hand.
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