Are We on the Brink of Revolution?

Are We on the Brink of Revolution?

From Protect Your Noggin by Stacie and Jeff Mallinson

April 25, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for civil unrest in the USA and explores the conditions that could lead to political violence through the lens of the Tao Te Ching.

It seems to many that we in the USA are on the precipice of something like a civil war. But then, when asked, the vast majority reject the idea of political violence. What conditions might exist where that changes, according to Tao Te Ching chapter 75?

People in this episode

Hosts: Stacie Mallinson, Jeff Mallinson

Topics covered

  • civil war
  • political violence
  • Tao Te Ching
  • social conditions
  • revolution

Keywords

  • civil war
  • political violence
  • Tao Te Ching
  • USA
  • revolution
  • social conditions

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tao Te Ching

Places: USA

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