Parallax Sweeny vs Bard #63 w. Daniel Gardner of O. G. Rose - Belonging and Process
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Aug 7, 2024 Join philosopher Daniel Gardner, a writer at O.G. Rose and author of 'Belonging Again', as he shares his insights with Alexander Bard. They dive into the intricacies of belonging, discussing how societal structures and technology impact relationships today. The duo explores concepts like genuine community connections versus shallow belonging, the philosophical depths of psychoanalysis, and the intersection of freedom and consumerism. They also touch on mindfulness, the oceanic feeling, and the transformative power of imagination, making for a thought-provoking conversation.
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Belonging's Complex Dynamics
- Belonging involves reconciling with both sameness and otherness in social groups and is complex in pluralistic, globalized times.
- Historical tribes avoided otherness, but modernity demands encountering the other for meaningful belonging.
Human Social Group Limits
- Human social limits align with evolutionary group sizes: family (
40), clan (157), and tribe (~1500). - Social phenomena like crime only appear beyond these natural group sizes, showing biology's role in social behavior.
Align Archetype with Paradigm
- Don't fight your biological archetype; understand and find your authentic social role.
- Adapt your archetype to the current technological paradigm for meaningful societal participation.
