About this episode
The episode discusses various societal challenges and philosophical themes including escapism, capitalism, and the impact of art after tragedies.
We talk about the challenge of focusing on normal life, Trump’s fundamental laziness and capriciousness, art after tragedies like 9/11, the diminishing returns of escapism, dystopia-induced anxiety vs depression, eschatological beliefs, children as an investment with delayed returns, society vs selfishness, the hierarchy of self-identification, what capitalism can and can’t solve, America as non-dualist, alternative energy opportunities and challenges. Mentioned in this episode Spun (2002 film starring Jason Schwartzman, Brittany Murphy) Ill Fares the Land - book by historian Tony Judt Sold a Story - podcast series about reading instruction in American schools (“whole language” vs phonics and the science of reading) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satellitehaiku.substack.com
People in this episode
Hosts: Milo, Shawn
Topics covered
- normal life
- Trump
- art after tragedies
- escapism
- dystopia
- capitalism
- alternative energy
Keywords
- Kali Yuga
- Trump
- escapism
- dystopia
- capitalism
- alternative energy
- children investment
- self-identification
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sold a Story
Books & works: Spun, Ill Fares the Land
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