Ep 234 | Would More Money Make Most of Your Problems Vanish?
Mar 16, 2024
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Exploring gender roles in work, the importance of tangible vs intangible work, evolution of societal perspectives, and the impact of influential thinkers like Marx, Darwin, Freud, and Einstein. Discussing the correlation between education and governance, the significance of hobbies in maintaining sanity, and the need for moral awareness in higher education. Delving into the fulfillment from serving others, finding joy in customer service, and understanding the nature of business, economies, and governments.
Men find fulfillment in working with objects or people, challenging traditional gender roles.
Happy warriors value prompt action, pride in earnings, and fulfilling others' needs for money.
The shift from faith-based education to secularism in academia influenced moral values and societal ideologies.
Deep dives
The Characteristics of Happy Warriors
Happy warriors are defined by their ability to overcome procrastination, being disciplined to act promptly when necessary. They take pride in every dollar earned, recognizing the value of their work in pleasing others. This pride stems from understanding that making money involves providing something of higher value to others, fostering a sense of fulfillment in the process.
Work and Enjoyment - Lawyer's Dilemma
A lawyer's experience with woodworking reveals a stark contrast in enjoyment compared to legal work. This discrepancy prompts reflection on finding joy in serving customers in their respective professions. The lawyer's preference for woodworking signifies that deriving pleasure from serving others can positively impact one's engagement and satisfaction in their work.
Evolution of Work and Gender Roles
Historically, men tended to work with objects while women focused on interpersonal roles like teaching or caregiving. However, this dynamic has changed over time. The shift towards more men engaging in intangible and abstract work highlights the evolving nature of gender roles in modern society, breaking traditional stereotypes.
Religion and Universities in Transition
A significant transformation occurred in academia around 1900, where universities transitioned from religious institutions to secular bastions. This shift paralleled the rise of socialism and intellectual arrogance, marking a departure from teachings rooted in faith towards materialistic and communist ideologies.
Understanding the Influence of Education and Values
The study highlights biases in responses from university intellectuals compared to ordinary individuals on various social and religious issues. It underscores the impact of higher education on moral values, where intellectual arrogance can lead to progressive materialistic ideals and flawed ethical judgments.
Men used to tend toward jobs in which they work with things (farming, construction, factories, etc) while women tended towards home and family or jobs in which they work with people (teaching, nursing, stewardess, etc) . A few people worked with ideas (lawyers, philosophy professors, clergy). Today it's less evident than it used to be. But maybe men still yearn to make, manipulate, or fix things so they have hobbies. Men working in agriculture: 1900 = 38%; 2000 = 10%. Does having things in his life help keep a man sane? What happens when faith is obliterated? 1860--1960 Marx - Secular morality; Darwin - Secular origin story; Freud - Secular s*x, Einstein - Secularism = All is relative. Abandon naive confidence in higher education to instil moral awareness of right and wrong. Check out my May appearance in Orlando www.TheProvenConference.com/lapin About 30% of Americans have a university degree but they are governed by the US Congress of which 96% of members have a university degree. Like William F. Buckley, I'd rather be governed by an auto-mechanic than by a professor.