"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg

Civilizational Differences

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Sep 19, 2024
The discussion dives into the fascinating complexities of civilizational differences, contrasting ancient Babylon with modern tech hubs. Explorations of literacy in medieval Europe and ancient Greece reveal unexpected insights into women's roles in society. Historical feminism is traced back to Athens, Rome, and beyond, linking it to political cycles. The evolution from Sumer to modernity sheds light on contemporary migration crises, while the Khmer civilization's legacy offers rich architectural and cultural narratives.
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Civilizational Differences

  • Societies differ greatly, even with similar tech levels.
  • Abrahamic religions share linear time, equality, and progress, unlike others.
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Non-Abrahamic Time

  • Non-Abrahamic societies reveal that concepts like linear time are not universal.
  • Many cultures view time cyclically or don't have the concept at all.
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Classical vs. Modern West

  • Classical civilization and the modern West are distinct societies.
  • Classical civilizations were clan-based, lacked capitalism and the scientific method.
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