Common Sense with Dan Carlin Show 319 - A Recipe for Caesar
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Apr 1, 2020 The podcast discusses the impact of a global pandemic on partisan conflict and explores societal cycles of violence and retribution. It examines the role of amplified voices, the consequences of perpetual political warfare, and the evolution of confrontational social media. The unique characteristics of the 21st century president, the political nature of impeachment, and the information revolution's impact on society are also examined, along with the threats and challenges faced in this era.
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Political Tit-for-Tat
- American politics resembles a Newtonian tit-for-tat retribution cycle, intensifying over generations.
- Dan Carlin believes that President Trump amplifies this cycle but isn't its root cause.
Historical Parallels
- Dan Carlin references historical examples like Marius and Sulla to illustrate the dangers of escalating political retribution.
- He suggests that while these figures amplified existing tensions, they didn't create them.
Coronavirus as a Wake-Up Call
- The coronavirus pandemic serves as a wake-up call, exposing vulnerabilities in the healthcare system.
- It highlights the need to reclassify "excess capacity" as "insurance" against future crises.