The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

The Reality Party | Frankly #66

Jul 19, 2024

Exploring tribalism post-assassination attempt on Trump, podcast delves into shared human values, emphasizing need for bipartisan understanding. Addressing unsustainability, cooperation in multipolar world, and the importance of bipartisan efforts for a better future.

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Valuing a shared understanding of living as part of the web of life could foster bipartisan political alignment.

Recognizing the unsustainability of current lifestyles and prioritizing renewable energy sources are essential for addressing global challenges.

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Observations on Cultural Shifts and Reality

The podcast discusses a post-assassination event involving former President Trump, emphasizing the cultural impact and individuals' reactions. The speaker highlights a shift in culture following the incident, expressing concerns about political disconnect from incoming realities. Reflecting on personal values and preferences shared among individuals, the speaker contemplates the concept of a 'reality platform' to bridge political divides.

The Unsustainability of Drilling Holes and Relying on Non-Renewable Energy Sources

00:49

Finding Common Ground in Simple Pleasures

01:48

Intro

9min

Navigating Unsustainability and Environmental Concerns in a Changing World

3min

Navigating the Human Predicament and the Importance of Bipartisan Efforts for the Future

3min

Recorded July 16 2024

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Following the attempted assassination of former United States President Donald J. Trump, Nate reflects on the dysfunctional social dynamics which have brought many of us to high levels of tribalism and mistrust toward others and divorced from the deeper challenges facing us in coming decades. As humans, we all - for the most part - share the same enjoyments in life - beautiful nature, autonomy, music, healthy, tasty food, clean water, friends, and family (whatever species they might come in). Values are rarely - if ever - right or wrong, but they can become a polarizing force if they are blindly pursued without the broader context of the carbon pulse and what brought us here. Is it even possible to have a political platform underpinned by a shared understanding that we live as part of the web of life, recognizing the centrality of energy and ecosystems, and seeing the limits of technology? Could we align our political choices with these realities and be more effective, open to others, and act in a bi-partisan manner as citizens of the world?

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