Tag: philosophy
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Cobra Kai, Miyagi-Do, and the Danger of Believing Your Way Is the Only Way
One of the more interesting things about Cobra Kai is that it was never really about karate. It is about philosophy. More specifically, it is about what happens when people become so committed to a way of thinking that they stop questioning whether it still serves them. On one side, you have the teachings of…
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Clash of the Political Parties
Considering the election results of this past week and the political in-fighting between Democrats/Progressives, some people do not appear to understand the differences between these two factions as well as Libertarians and Republicans. Here’s a conversational breakdown of the four factions—Classic Democrats, Progressives, Libertarians, and Conservatives—to help clarify their differences. This overview can help people…
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Can Morality Exist Without God? A Conversation About Faith, Secularism, and Finding Our True North
We live in a world that feels more divided than ever. Chaos seems to be knocking on our doors every day, and sometimes it feels like the very fabric holding society together is unraveling. Have you ever asked yourself why things feel so out of control? Could it be that something deeper is happening—a drifting…
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Elites in the Fourth Turning
When we talk about elite divisions, we’re looking at how the people who hold significant power and influence in society can be split along different lines—based on their personal interests, beliefs, and access to resources. These divisions often become more obvious in times of crisis, like the “Crisis Turning” that Strauss and Howe talk about,…
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The Crisis Turning in 2024
Incorporating the idea that we are in a Crisis Turning, as described by William Strauss and Neil Howe in The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy, adds another layer to understanding the heightened political, social, and economic tensions of our time. According to Strauss and Howe, history moves in cycles comprising four “turnings.” The Crisis Turning—the…
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Propaganda and Polarization
As the election approaches, just three weeks away, emotions are running high, and the nation feels more polarized than ever. In a particularly vexing year marked by social upheaval, economic uncertainty, and intense political division, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant barrage of information—much of it negative, sensationalized, or biased. Social media, news…
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