Podcasts about modern civilization

Steel is the backbone of modern civilization, but it comes at a cost—accounting for nearly 9% of global CO2 emissions. In Part 1, host David Kirkpatrick sits down with Jeff Becker, sustainability engineer at U. S. Steel, to break down how steel is made, why traditional steelmaking is such a major contributor to emissions, and the current innovations reshaping the industry. From electric arc furnaces to increased recycling, this episode explores the first steps toward a greener future.

Ever wondered if our technological advancements are truly making life better or just more complicated? Join Alex of the Human Nature Odyssey podcast and me as we kickstart our return with a whirlwind of reflections beginning with our reminiscing about the hands-on expertise of past generations ... contrasting true ability with the digital era.The metaphor of the Tower of Babel serves as a philosophical lens through which we examine civilization's complexities and our relationship with technology. Are we building a society without understanding its true purpose, and how does this impact our local engagements? Alex and I also reimagine classic narratives, pondering if true heroism lies not in saving the world, but in developing a reciprocal relationship with nature and ourselves. This is a candid exploration of humanity's environmental role, challenging the notion that we're merely defenders of a world in peril.Inspired by Daniel Quinn's “Ishmael,” our conversation turns to humanity's impact on Earth, from ancient health paradigms to modern civilization's paradoxes. The conversation dives into embracing diverse worldviews, especially indigenous perspectives, and exploring the cultural narratives shaping our interactions with nature.Pre-Order my novel, The Plain of Pillars HERE.Learn more about Alex and his podcast HERE.

Ed Conway, economics editor at Sky News, columnist and author, discusses his award-winning book, Material World: The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization.The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Vor ziemlich genau drei Jahren habe ich die erste Episode mit Herbert Saurugg aufgenommen. Der Titel der Episode 42 war Gesellschaftliche Verwundbarkeit, ein Blick hinter die Kulissen. In dieser Episode reflektiere ich mit Herbert, was seit damals geschehen ist. Zwar haben wir Covid mit vielen Schäden hinter uns gelassen, aber eine ganze Reihe von neuen Krisen ist hinzugekommen. Haben wir als Gesellschaft dazugelernt? Wo stecken die größten Risiken, besonders was Energie und Krisensicherheit und Logistik betrifft? Herbert Saurugg ist internationaler Blackout- und Krisenvorsorgeexperte, Präsident der Gesellschaft für Krisenvorsorge, Autor zahlreicher Fachpublikationen sowie gefragter Keynote-Speaker und Interviewpartner zum Thema „überregionaler Strom-, Infrastruktur- und Versorgungsausfall (‚Blackout‘)“. Der ehemalige Berufsoffizier beschäftigt sich seit 2011 mit der zunehmenden Verwundbarkeit der Gesellschaft und der Frage, wie wir diese wieder reduzieren können. Er betreibt dazu einen umfangreichen Fachblog und unterstützt Kommunen, Unternehmen und Organisationen bei einer ganzheitlichen Blackout-Vorsorge. Auch das Brettspiel »Neustart« muss unbedingt erwähnt werden, das als Blackout Simulation für Gemeinden, Krisenstäbe entwickelt wurde, mittlerweile aber auch für ein breiteres Publikum empfohlen werden kann. Auf unterhaltsame Weise kann man eine realistische und ganzheitliche Blackout-Bewältigung simulieren. Wie haben wir die Pandemie überwunden? Warum war eine Rückkehr zur vor-Pandemie Zeit nicht möglich? Was haben wir über Resilienz von Logistik und Lieferketten gelernt, begonnen mit Blockade des Suez-Kanals bis zum Ukraine-Krieg? Was hat es mit den Energiepreisen auf sich; was ist passiert, was sind die Ursachen? Die (geo)politischen und ökonomischen Unsicherheit haben nicht abgenommen, eher das Gegenteil. Was ist hier falsch gelaufen? In diesem Jahr erwarten uns noch US-Wahlen, das Ganze mit Vereinigten Staaten, die unter einem völlig erdrückenden Budgetdefizit leiden, und unter massiver Polarisierung der Gesellschaft, ausgelöst auch durch dysfunktionale Medien. Welche Rolle spielt China und der Rest der Welt in dieser Gemengelage? Stehen wir vor globalem Chaos? Was ist die positive Aussicht? Neuordnung, Neuanfang, aber in welche Richtung? Immerhin erleben wir immer mehr führende Manager, die endlich nicht mehr nur auf Linie des politischen Narrativs sprechen, sondern sich näher an der Wahrheit äußern: »Die Reserven, die unsere Großmütter und Großväter in das System eingebaut haben, sind aufgebraucht. Wir müssen jetzt handeln, damit wir die Ziele der Energiewende erreichen und die Elektrifizierung von Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft und Industrie umgesetzt werden kann.«, Gerhard Christiner, Vorstand Austrian Power Grid AG oder Leonhard Birnbaum, der zwar vergisst den ungeheuren Ressourcenverbrauch zu nennen, aber dennoch relativ offen spricht: »Erneuerbare verbrauchen zwei Dinge: Fläche und Geld«, Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO von EON Deutschland Warum bereiten Erneuerbare solche Probleme im Stromnetz? Was war mit den Prognosen der Vergangenheit? Was ist eingetreten, was ist nicht eingetreten? Haben wir das notwendige Backup für den aus Netzsicht qualitativ minderwertigen Strom der Erneuerbaren? Mittelwerte sind keine Basis für eine ernsthafte Energiestrategie. Was folgt daraus aus der Sicht systemischer gegenüber einzelteiliger Strategie und Förderung. Welche zeitlichen Dimensionen müssen bei Stromspeichern bedacht werden? Warum ist die Angabe installierter Leistung irreführend und vergleichsweise irrelevant? Welche Rolle spielt Digitalisierung beim Steuerungsbedarf und der Komplexität der Netze? Was sind dezentrale funktionale Einheiten und Energiezellen? Können diese das Problem verringern? Wie können Simulationen helfen? »Im Stromnetz zählt jede Sekunde« Funktioniert die deutsche »Energiewende« nur, weil der Rest Europas die Probleme des deutschen Netzes behebt? Was ist die Momentanreserve und warum ist diese so wesentlich? Stoßdämpfer des Netzes Wie sieht die Situation weltweit aus? Gibt es einen Kipppunkt im System, wo liegt der? Stehen wir in vielen Industrienationen vor einer »Nigerianisierung« der Netze? Naive Effizienzmaßnahmen stehen meist im Gegensatz zu Redundanz: “Most modern efficiencies are deferred punishment.”, Nassim Taleb Bauen wir die Reserven der Vergangenheit auf (wie auch das Zitat von Christiner nahelegt) — was machen wir dann in der Zukunft? Das scheint keine nachhaltige und schon gar nicht resiliente Idee zu sein. Wie gehen wir etwa mit dem steigenden Wartungsbedarf immer größerer Infrastruktur um, die sich ergibt, wenn man Energie mit geringer Energiedichte produziert? Welche Rolle spielt der Mangel an Fachpersonal? Bilden wir die Leute richtig aus? Der Wettbewerb ist heute international. Beim Kampf ums Überleben und der Notwendigkeit, immer neue Auflagen zu erfüllen, bleibt die Strategie und das langfristige Denken oft auf der Strecke. Dazu kommt, dass Bürokratie zur Selbstverstärkung neigt. Warum werden Energieanbieter nicht gleichwertig behandelt? Die Allgemeinheit zahlt die Gewinne und nimmt die Risiken, die etwa Erneuerbaren-Anbieter ökonomisch schaffen. Was ist die globale Perspektive — besonders, wenn man an Nationen wie China oder Indien und deren Nutzung von Kohle denkt? War die Abschaltung der Kernkraftwerke in Deutschland eine gute Idee? Was ist die verdeckte Agenda? Geht es manchen politischen Akteuren nicht um eine ökonomisch und ökologisch sinnvolle Strategie, sondern um ideologische Erfolge, wie das Schrumpfen der Wirtschaft? Warum wird das dann nicht ehrlich kommuniziert? Welche Rolle spielt Energieintensität? Fossile Energie und Kernkraft kann nicht mit Energieformen wie vor zweitausend Jahren ersetzt werden, ohne dramatische Einschränkungen für die Gesellschaft, die in der Regel die Schwächsten trifft — sowohl national, besonders aber auch global. “Fossil fuels now supply about 83% of the world's commercial energy, compared to 86% in the year 2000. The new renewables (wind and solar) now provide (after some two decades of development) still less than 6% of the world's primary energy, still less than hydroelectricity.” “Four Pillars of Modern Civilization: ammonia, plastics, steel and concrete.” “Making just these four materials requires nearly 20% of the world's total energy supply generating about 25% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Alternative, non-carbon, ways of making these materials are known — but none is available for immediate large-scale commercial deployment.”, Vaclav Smil Verstehen Aktivisten und Politik die großen Zusammenhänge und Dimensionen moderner Zivilisation? »Wer Just Stop Oil operativ ernst nimmt, nimmt den Tod von Milliarden Menschen in Kauf.« Es gibt einen wesentlichen Unterschied zwischen vermeintlich guten Ideen und deren Umsetzung, Smart Metering als Beispiel für den Unterschied zwischen Ambition und Umsetzung. Es wird regelmäßig der zweite Schritt vor dem ersten gemacht, mit fatalen Konsequenzen.  “The world you see everywhere around you, could never have been built by the people you see now living within it”, Erik Weinstein, Tweet (2023) Was ist Chestertons Fence, und was können wir davon lernen? Was passiert bei einem Stromausfall? Wir sehen massive Abhängigkeit von Logistik — was sind die Folgen? Haben wir im Bereich des Zivilschutzes seit dem letzten Gesprächs Fortschritte gemacht? Gibt es einen Unterschied zwischen Österreich und Deutschland? »Die persönliche Ebene ist durch nichts zu ersetzen« Referenzen Andere Episoden Episode 90: Unintended Consequences (Unerwartete Folgen) Episode 82: Smart Communities, ein Gespräch mit Ulrich Ahle Episode 81: Energie und Ressourcen, ein Gespräch mit Dr. Lars Schernikau Episode 79: Escape from Model Land, a Conversation with Dr. Erica Thompson Episode 76: Existentielle Risiken Episode 74: Apocalype Always Episode 73: Ökorealismus, ein Gespräch mit Björn Peters Episode 72: Scheitern an komplexen Problemen? Wissenschaft, Sprache und Gesellschaft — Ein Gespräch mit Jan David Zimmermann Episode 65: Getting Nothing Done — Teil 2 Episode 64: Getting Nothing Done — Teil 1 Episode 62: Wirtschaft und Umwelt, ein Gespräch mit Prof. Hans-Werner Sinn Episode 51: Vorbereiten auf die Disruption? Ein Gespräch mit Herbert Saurugg und John Haas Episode 46: Activism, a Conversation with Zion Lights Episode 45: Mit »Reboot« oder Rebellion aus der Krise? Episode 42: Gesellschaftliche Verwundbarkeit, ein Blick hinter die Kulissen: Gespräch mit Herbert Saurugg Episode 36: Energiewende und Kernkraft, ein Gespräch mit Anna Veronika Wendland Herbert Saurugg Gesellschaft für Krisenvorsorge Fachblog Brettspiel: »Neustart« Initiative »Mach mit! Österreich wird krisenfit!« Initiative »Schritt für Schritt krisenfit« Leitfäden für die Vorsorge Leitfaden für die Blackout-Vorsorge in Unternehmen und Organisationen - Blackout-Vorsorgeplan Fachliche Referenzen Ray Dalio, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail, Simon and Schuster (2021) Weltordnung im Wandel: Vom Aufstieg und Fall von Nationen (Blog Herbert Saurugg) Gerhard Christiner, Zitat auf LinkenId (2024) Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO von EON Deutschland, Zitat aus Interview (2024) Nassim Taleb, Efficiency Quotation (Twitter) Vaclav Smil, The energy historian who says rapid decarbonization is a fantasy, Los Angeles Times (2022) Chestertons Fence Das europäische Stromversorgungssystem im Umbruch (2024) Unbequeme Wahrheiten über Strom und die Energie der Zukunft (Blog Herbert Saurugg) Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid (Blog Herbert Saurugg) Die Zerbrechlichkeit der Welt: Kollaps oder Wende. Wir haben es in der Hand. (Blog Herbert Saurugg) Energy Storage and Civilization: A Systems Approach (Blog Herbert Saurugg) Scale – Die universalen Gesetze des Lebens von Organismen, Städten und Unternehmen (Blog Herbert Saurugg) How Everything Can Collapse: A Manual for our Times (Blog Herbert Saurugg) Die Grenzen des Denkens (Blog Herbert Saurugg) Nassim Taleb, Skin in the Game, Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life, Penguin (2018) Der Seneca-Effekt. Warum Systeme kollabieren und wie wir damit umgehen können (Blog Herbert Saurugg)

Eric Edmeades, a globally recognized keynote speaker, prolific entrepreneur, and recognized authority in health, practical psychology, and behavioral transformation, has made significant strides in the health and wellness industry. His revolutionary program, WILDFIT®, has positively transformed the lives of over a hundred thousand individuals across more than 130 countries, underscoring his innovative and impactful approach to health. Edmeades is in the process of releasing a new book titled, “Post Diabetic” as well as his forthcoming book, "The Evolution Gap: A Survival Guide for Modern Civilization". This enlightening work explores the growing disconnect between our slow-moving biological evolution and our remarkable ability to innovate at a breakneck pace. Edmeades suggests that this gap is the root cause of much of today's pain, suffering, and disease, and he provides practical strategies to bridge this divide and enhance our collective wellbeing. For the past 15 years, Edmeades has made extensive trips to live with the Hadza of Tanzania, one of the few remaining hunter-gatherer societies. His deep immersion and the insights gained from these unique experiences have significantly informed his work with WILDFIT and in crafting The Evolution Gap. Throughout his multifaceted career, Edmeades has exhibited an entrepreneurial spirit by founding or purchasing several businesses across diverse sectors, including mobile computing, medical simulation, and Hollywood special effects where he contributed to blockbuster films including Avatar, Transformers, Iron Man, and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Edmeades was awarded the Senate 150 Medal by the Canadian Senate, recognizing his considerable contributions to 'improving the quality of life' for many. His compelling storytelling, compassionate perspective, and pioneering methodologies have elevated him as amuch-sought-after voice in global conversations about health, motivation, and personal achievement. Take a listen while we explore topics related health, weight, diet and behavioral strategies for lasting behavior change. IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericedmeades/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ericedmeades/ X: https://twitter.com/EricEdmeades https://ericedmeades.com/books/the-evolution-gap/                 https://www.heatherheynen.com/ Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/heynencounselingandcoaching?igsh=cGc5YTFidXM4Njlr&utm_source=qr & https://www.instagram.com/peakproteinrecipes?igsh=aWlvYXFuOGU2ZDVh&utm_source=qr in Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good https://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/mindful-eating-mastery-overcome-binge-eating-over-eating-emotional-eating Link to my Online Course: When You're Ready To Stop The Weight Loss Medication: A Comprehensive Guide To Natural Weight Maintenance & Mastery http://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/weight-maintenance-mastery-exactly-how-to-keep-the-weight-off-after-drug-based-weight-loss Link to my ebook High Protein, Easy Recipes: https://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/my-downloadable-526153 The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather1422/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather1422/support

Go to https://www.galaxylamps.co/whatif and use code WHATIF to get your Galaxy Projector 2.0 with 15% off! Link to Pluribus. Cancellation Insurance-https://becomepluribus.com/creators/20 Link to my podcast-   / @commonground-qg5oj   Link to my Twitter-https://twitter.com/whatifalthist?ref... Link to my Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/rudyardwlyn... Bibliography: Tragedy and Hope by Carroll Quiggley The Master and His Emissary by Ian McGhilChrist Seeing Like a State by James C Scott A Secular Age by Charles Taylor The Unabomber's Manifesto by Ted Zazynsky The Ascent of Humanity by Charles Eisenstein The Happiness Hypothesis by Jon Haidt The Righteous Mind by Jon Haidt The Growth Delusion by David Pilling The Third World Century by Charles Stewart Goodwin The Leviathan and its Enemies by Samuel Francis Regime Change by Patrick Deneen After Liberalism by Paul Gottfried The Culture of Narcissim by Lasch Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Lost Connections by Johann Hari Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman Evil by Baumeister The True Believer by Eric Hoffer Behave by Sapolsky The Decline of the West by Oswald Spengler Sex and Power in History by Amaury de Riencourt The Eye of Shiva by Amaury de Riencourt The Coddling of the American Mind by Jon Haidt The Culture Map by Erin Meyer Man and His Symbols by Carl Jung Dominion by Tom Holland Sapiens Yuval Noah Harari War in Human Nature by Azar Gat The Lonely Crowd by David Riesman Spiteful Mutants by Edward Dutton Atrocities by Matthew White The Dictators by Richard Overy Bloodlands by Timothy Snyder The Rise of the West by McNeil Europe by Norman Davies The Invention of Yesterday by Tamim Ansary The History of Manners by Norbert Elias Ultrasociety by Peter Turchin Millennium by Ian Mortimer The Evolution of Civilizations by Carroll Quiggley The Pursuit of Power by William McNeill The Knowledge Machine by Michael Strevens Reason, Faith and the Struggle for the West by Sam Gregg Maps of Meaning by Jordan Peterson A Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell Sexual Personae by Camille Paglia Envy by Helmut Schoeck Cynical Theories by James Lindsay Intellectuals and Society by Thomas Sowell Foragers, Farmers and Fossil Fuels by Ian Morris Th History of Philosophy by Will Durant The Philosophy of History by Hegel Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holliday Examined Lives by James Miller Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker The Rebel All by Joseph Heath The Lessons of History by Will Durant Seven Theories of Human Nature by Stevenson Trump and a Post Truth World by Ken Wilbur Technics and Civilization by Lewis Mumford A World after Liberalism by Matthew Rose Fire in the Minds of Men by Billington The Secret History of the World by Mark Booth The Myth of Disenchantment by Strom Coming to Our Senses by Morris Berman A History of the Jews by Paul Johnson

Today, we're releasing a special episode from the Moment of Zen podcast where Rudyard was the featured guest along with hosts Erik Torenberg and Dan Romero. They discuss his analysis of potential future global events, such as an American civil war and a revolution in China, considering economic conditions, demographics, and societal behaviors. This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We're launching new shows every week, and we're looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co. --- SPONSOR: PLUMB Plumb is a no-code AI app builder designed for product teams who care about quality and speed. What is taking you weeks to hand-code today can be done confidently in hours. Check out https://bit.ly/PlumbTCR for early access. – RELATED CHANNELS: Subscribe to Moment of Zen: https://www.youtube.com/@MomentofZenPodcast History 102: https://www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5oj Subscribe to WhatifAltHist: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatifAltHist – FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @eriktorenberg (Erik) @dwr (Dan) @moz_podcast (Moment of Zen) @TurpentineMedia – BOOKS CITED: Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past by David Reich The Coming Caesars by Amaury De Riencourt The Eye of Shiva: Eastern Mysticism and Science by Amaury De Riencourt Bulfinch's Mythology - All Three Volumes - The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne by Thomas Bulfinch Dune by Frank Herbert Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari – TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:29) Rudyard and Dan's Approach to History (03:39) Alt History (10:05) Modern Civilization and Historical Patterns (17:40) Sponsor: Turpentine (18:00) Possibility of a Civil War? (39:27) Political Crisis and the Split of States (41:27) Power of American National Guards (43:23) Dependence of States on Federal Funding (43:50) Economic Divide in America (44:20) Struggles of Average Americans (46:16) Insane Minorities in Civil Wars (47:12) Power of Elites in Conflicts (47:53) Potential for a Competent Trump-like Populist (01:02:16) The Future of China and Its Potential Revolution (01:14:45) Wrap

Delving into Paper 81 and Modern Civilization, the Revelators provide some helpful advice on how to make sure the complexities of modern life don't cause our society to disintegrate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

In this conversation, Erik Torenberg and Dan Romero sit with Rudyard Lynch of  @WhatifAltHist  to discuss his analysis of potential future global events, such as an American civil war and a revolution in China, considering economic conditions, demographics, and societal behaviors. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen. – RELATED CHANNELS: Subscribe to History 102: https://www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5oj Subscribe to WhatifAltHist: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatifAltHist -- SPONSORS: NETSUITE NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/zen and download your own customized KPI checklist. – FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @eriktorenberg (Erik) @dwr (Dan) @moz_podcast (Moment of Zen) @TurpentineMedia – BOOKS CITED: Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past by David Reich The Coming Caesars by Amaury De Riencourt The Eye of Shiva: Eastern Mysticism and Science by Amaury De Riencourt Bulfinch's Mythology - All Three Volumes - The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne by Thomas Bulfinch Dune by Frank Herbert Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:14) Rudyard and Dan's Approach to History (03:50) Alt History (11:57) Modern Civilization and Historical Patterns (19:31) Sponsor: NETSUITE (20:50) Possibility of a Civil War? (42:47) Political Crisis and the Split of States (44:00) Power of American National Guards (45:02) Dependence of States on Federal Funding (43:47) Economic Divide in America (47:18) Struggles of Average Americans (48:50) Insane Minorities in Civil Wars (50:00) Power of Elites in Conflicts (57:34) Potential for a Competent Trump-like Populist (01:04:50) The Future of China and Its Potential Revolution (01:17:20) Wrap This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We're launching new shows every week, and we're looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

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Richard Sclove's newest book — Escaping Maya's Palace: Decoding an Ancient Myth to Reveal and Heal the Hidden Madness of Modern Civilization (Karavelle Press, 2023)— won a 2023 Gold Nautlilus Book Award, capturing the top prize in the category “World Cultures' Transformational Development & Growth.” Richard founded and for thirteen years directed the Loka Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making research, science, and technology responsive to democratically decided priorities. He is also a cofounder of the ECAST (Expert and Citizens Assessment of Science and Technology) network and of the Living Knowledge network. He has been the Director of Strategic Planning at the Mind and Life Institute, co-founded by the Dalai Lama, and a Project Director at the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. Richard's 1995 book Democracy and Technology received the Don K. Price Award of the American Political Science Association honoring “the year's best book in science, technology, and politics.” He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has published in numerous venues, including the Washington Post, Newsweek, the Christian Science Monitor, Adbusters, Yes! Magazine, Utne Reader, Tikkun, Huffington Post, Technology Review, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Science magazine, Nature magazine, Issues in Science and Technology, Futures, and Science, Technology and Human Values. Dr. Sclove has taught and lectured at universities worldwide and delivered many plenary and keynote addresses. He has prepared invited testimony for the House Science Committee of the U.S. Congress and given one-on-one policy briefings to U.S. and other national decision-makers, including the Director of the National Science Foundation and the President's Science Advisor. Richard earned his B.A. degree in environmental studies from experimental, interdisciplinary Hampshire College and, from MIT, an M.S. in nuclear engineering and a Ph.D. in political theory. He held the Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowship in Economics at the University of California at Berkeley. Richard has been a meditator for over 40 years, studied with more than half a dozen spiritual teachers, and lived for a year in an ashram/orphanage in Varanasi, India. Dr. Susan Grelock Yusem is an independent researcher trained in depth psychology, with an emphasis on community, liberation, and eco-psychologies. Her work centers around interconnection and encompasses regenerative food systems, the arts and conservation. She directs narrative development at the innovative global nonprofit Commonweal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Richard Sclove's newest book — Escaping Maya's Palace: Decoding an Ancient Myth to Reveal and Heal the Hidden Madness of Modern Civilization (Karavelle Press, 2023)— won a 2023 Gold Nautlilus Book Award, capturing the top prize in the category “World Cultures' Transformational Development & Growth.” Richard founded and for thirteen years directed the Loka Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making research, science, and technology responsive to democratically decided priorities. He is also a cofounder of the ECAST (Expert and Citizens Assessment of Science and Technology) network and of the Living Knowledge network. He has been the Director of Strategic Planning at the Mind and Life Institute, co-founded by the Dalai Lama, and a Project Director at the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. Richard's 1995 book Democracy and Technology received the Don K. Price Award of the American Political Science Association honoring “the year's best book in science, technology, and politics.” He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has published in numerous venues, including the Washington Post, Newsweek, the Christian Science Monitor, Adbusters, Yes! Magazine, Utne Reader, Tikkun, Huffington Post, Technology Review, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Science magazine, Nature magazine, Issues in Science and Technology, Futures, and Science, Technology and Human Values. Dr. Sclove has taught and lectured at universities worldwide and delivered many plenary and keynote addresses. He has prepared invited testimony for the House Science Committee of the U.S. Congress and given one-on-one policy briefings to U.S. and other national decision-makers, including the Director of the National Science Foundation and the President's Science Advisor. Richard earned his B.A. degree in environmental studies from experimental, interdisciplinary Hampshire College and, from MIT, an M.S. in nuclear engineering and a Ph.D. in political theory. He held the Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowship in Economics at the University of California at Berkeley. Richard has been a meditator for over 40 years, studied with more than half a dozen spiritual teachers, and lived for a year in an ashram/orphanage in Varanasi, India. Dr. Susan Grelock Yusem is an independent researcher trained in depth psychology, with an emphasis on community, liberation, and eco-psychologies. Her work centers around interconnection and encompasses regenerative food systems, the arts and conservation. She directs narrative development at the innovative global nonprofit Commonweal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Richard Sclove's newest book — Escaping Maya's Palace: Decoding an Ancient Myth to Reveal and Heal the Hidden Madness of Modern Civilization (Karavelle Press, 2023)— won a 2023 Gold Nautlilus Book Award, capturing the top prize in the category “World Cultures' Transformational Development & Growth.” Richard founded and for thirteen years directed the Loka Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making research, science, and technology responsive to democratically decided priorities. He is also a cofounder of the ECAST (Expert and Citizens Assessment of Science and Technology) network and of the Living Knowledge network. He has been the Director of Strategic Planning at the Mind and Life Institute, co-founded by the Dalai Lama, and a Project Director at the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. Richard's 1995 book Democracy and Technology received the Don K. Price Award of the American Political Science Association honoring “the year's best book in science, technology, and politics.” He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has published in numerous venues, including the Washington Post, Newsweek, the Christian Science Monitor, Adbusters, Yes! Magazine, Utne Reader, Tikkun, Huffington Post, Technology Review, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Science magazine, Nature magazine, Issues in Science and Technology, Futures, and Science, Technology and Human Values. Dr. Sclove has taught and lectured at universities worldwide and delivered many plenary and keynote addresses. He has prepared invited testimony for the House Science Committee of the U.S. Congress and given one-on-one policy briefings to U.S. and other national decision-makers, including the Director of the National Science Foundation and the President's Science Advisor. Richard earned his B.A. degree in environmental studies from experimental, interdisciplinary Hampshire College and, from MIT, an M.S. in nuclear engineering and a Ph.D. in political theory. He held the Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowship in Economics at the University of California at Berkeley. Richard has been a meditator for over 40 years, studied with more than half a dozen spiritual teachers, and lived for a year in an ashram/orphanage in Varanasi, India. Dr. Susan Grelock Yusem is an independent researcher trained in depth psychology, with an emphasis on community, liberation, and eco-psychologies. Her work centers around interconnection and encompasses regenerative food systems, the arts and conservation. She directs narrative development at the innovative global nonprofit Commonweal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Eric Edmeades discuss his early experiences with homelessness, the extent and detriment of alcoholism, the changes you can make to restructure your physiological responses, the relationship between trust and sales, and the world of possibility that opens when you embrace the unknown, the potentially dangerous, and above all that which calls to you. Eric Edmeades, a globally recognized keynote speaker, prolific entrepreneur, and recognized authority in health, practical psychology, and behavioral transformation, has made significant strides in the health and wellness industry. His revolutionary program, WILDFIT®, has positively transformed the lives of over a hundred thousand individuals across more than 130 countries, underscoring his innovative and impactful approach to health. Edmeades is in the process of releasing his forthcoming book, "The Evolution Gap: A Survival Guide for Modern Civilization". This enlightening work explores the growing disconnect between our slow-moving biological evolution and our remarkable ability to innovate at a breakneck pace. Edmeades suggests that this gap is the root cause of much of today's pain, suffering, and disease, and he provides practical strategies to bridge this divide and enhance our collective wellbeing.  - Links - For Eric Edmeades: The Evolution Gap (Book): www.ericedmeades.com/Jordan 

Knut Svanholm joins me to discuss the nature of human action, what is money, the inadequacy of our language, and the incentives of Bitcoin. Knut Svanholm is an author, former tall ship sailor, singer, and crew manager at an offshore shipping company. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm Website: https://www.knutsvanholm.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B087WQ4H28// SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinvestmentletter.com/CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveWasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/Casa (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://keys.casa/Bitcoin Apparel (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://thebitcoinclothingcompany.com/Feel Free Tonics (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://botanictonics.comCarnivore Bar (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://carnivorebar.com/// OUTLINE // 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:01:04 - Intro 00:02:37 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing 00:03:23 - Introducing Knut Svanholm 00:04:05 - The Inspiration behind Knut's New Book 00:05:48 - The Relationship of Science with Empiricism and Rationalism 00:07:13 - The 'Men Must Act' Axiom 00:09:26 - The Conflict of Purpose and How Bitcoin Neutralizes It 00:13:18 - The Assumptive Foundations of Mathematics 00:15:27 - Bitcoin: Where Map Defines the Territory 00:17:56 - Bitcoin is Dependent upon Human Act 00:21:00 - The Distinction between Hodling and Saving 00:24:35 - The Inadequacy of Language 00:26:45 - Identifying the Data on the Time Chain 00:29:45 - Defining Purpose and Its Relation to Tools 00:33:47 - Action Based on Subjective Valuation 00:37:08 - How Money Redefines Our Rationality and Language 00:39:22 - Secure Your Bitcoin Stash with the iCoin Hardware Wallet 00:40:19 - Maximize Your Profits with Gold Investment Letter 00:41:15 - Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth 00:42:17 - The Flaw in our System 00:44:32 - Decreased Rational Argument and Increased Physical Confrontation 00:46:24 - Modern Civilization is a Result of Free Market 00:48:56 - The Moral Dimension of Human Existence 00:52:24 - The Significance of Property Rights 00:54:44 - Fiat Money Breaks The World 00:57:45 - How Bitcoin Redefine Regulation 00:59:52 - The Incentives of Fiat Money 01:01:50 - Corruption of Money and its Correlation with Bitcoin 01:07:55 - How the Game We're Playing Leads to Character Development 01:10:00 - A Bitcoin Wallet with Privacy Built-In: Wasabi Wallet 01:10:52 - Hold Bitcoin in the Most Secure Custody Model with Casa 01:11:40 - Gradual Transition into the Bitcoin Game 01:14:51 - The Purpose of Toxicity in Bitcoin Adoption 01:17:54 - The Relation between Economic Incentives and Love 01:20:18 - The Economic Incentives between Bitcoiners 01:24:25 - Defining Counterfeiting and its Consequences 01:28:32 - Government: the Ultimate Counterfeiting Agency 01:30:01 - There is no Free Lunch 01:34:45 - The Connection of Money and Reality 01:36:15 - The Takeaways of Today's Discussion 01:38:42 - Where to Find Knut's Work// PODCAST //Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8...RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Breedlove-2The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101// WRITTEN WORK // Medium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com// SOCIAL // Breedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22All My Current Work: https://vida.page/breedlove22

Avi Gordon and Richard Sclove recently discussed some thought-provoking themes from Richard's latest book, "Escaping Maya's Palace: Decoding an Ancient Myth to Heal the Hidden Madness of Modern Civilization". The conversation touched on topics such as the impact of capitalism on psychological-spiritual development, addiction, and the spiritual growth path described in the ancient Mahabharata.Richard brings a wealth of experience to the discussion, having been a long-time meditator and senior staff member at the Mind and Life Institute, cofounded by the Dalai Lama. He holds a PhD in political theory from MIT and has also held a postdoctoral fellowship in economics at the University of California-Berkeley. Richard founded The Loka Institute, which has worked internationally to prioritize science and technology based on democratic decisions. His book, Democracy and Technology, received recognition from the American Political Science Association as the best in its field. Additionally, he is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.To learn more about Richard's new book and his work, please visit www.EscapingMayasPalace.com and www.RichardSclove.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie Stone, researcher, health advocate and CEO of Touchstone Essentials, returns to the program to share his research behind the history of zeolites. When you take a deeper look into Zeolites, it becomes clear how it was the key to the Roman Empires ability to grow and thrive. Perhaps it is also the key to many of the health issues we have today that is plaguing modern society.Learn more and get your own free/$5 bottle of Zeolite Pure Body at: https://grow.thegoodinside.com/pbx-trial-offer-892649/

Eddie Stone, researcher, health advocate and CEO of Touchstone Essentials, returns to the program to share his research behind the history of zeolites. When you take a deeper look into Zeolites, it becomes clear how it was the key to the Roman Empires ability to grow and thrive. Perhaps it is also the key to many of the health issues we have today that is plaguing modern society. Learn more and get your own free/$5 bottle of Zeolite Pure Body at https://grow.thegoodinside.com/pbx-trial-offer-892649/ Protect your family and your assets with Silver & Gold - Contact info@milesfranklin.com, tell them "Sarah sent you" and receive excellent service and the lowest prices in the country, guaranteed! See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma MUSIC CREDITS: "Do You Trust Me" by Michael Vignola, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio       See on Bastyon | Odysee | Bitchute | Rumble | SarahWestall.tv | Freedom.Social   Eddie Stone Bio Eddie Stone founded Touchstone Essentials in 2012 with a vision of organic goodness accessible to everyone. Eddie knew that most supplements were anything but healthy. In fact, the vast majority had the same problems found in Big Food—pesticides, ultra-processed ingredients and toxic additives. Unable to find health supplements with organic, clean ingredients—he set out to create them, and Touchstone Essentials was born. As proud rebels with a cause, Eddie's company focuses on natural detox, CBD oil, and organic superfoods, delivering the goodness of nature to over 60 countries around the globe.    

Welcome to Episode 34 of “Scott Dikkers Around”! 

Welcome to Episode 34 of “Scott Dikkers Around”! 

Full episode here! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49393804https://rokfin.com/post/82086/Exploring-Ancient-Egypts-Ties-To-Modern-Civilization-

Neil Pitts is the author of "Postmodernity and the Creation of the Anthropocene" published in November 2021. Neil examines 3 historical periods and tries to draw insights on what the lessons learned mean for where human civilization is headed, esp given climate change. Our discussion is an exciting and abstract one, but also very meaningful in terms of clarifying the impact of historical experience. You can find his book here or on Amazon.

In the section "Bedtime Story" I will read a chapter from a book for you which I personally found interesting and find worth sharing with you! Please excuse if I my misspronounce some words, since English is not my first language and I could potentially make mistakes in the pronounciation. Our first book will be "Nutrition and Physical Degeneration - A Comparison of Primitive and Modern Diets and Their Effects by Weston A. Price" and in the fourth episode I read Chapter 2 of this book. Enjoy listening! Sapien's Playground auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monky_caliplayground/ Sapien's Playground auf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmNDo81K7jX7Thk0_NF_xng More free stuff: https://linktr.ee/sapien_health (Find here a free PDF of the book!)

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode Andrew is joined by Paul Cartledge, the author of Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece, to tell the story of a city which changed the ancient world and which deserves to be remembered by the modern. ________________________ Paul Cartledge is A.G. Leventis Senior Research Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, and emeritus A.G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture in the Faculty of Classics, where he taught from 1979 to 2014. He co-edits a monograph series, sits on the editorial boards of three learned journals, and serves as consultant in ancient history to publishers on both sides of the Atlantic. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and an Honorary Citizen of Sparta, Greece, and holds the Gold Cross of the Order of Honour awarded by the President of the Hellenic Republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Qu'est-ce qui fait de l'année 536 une si mauvaise année? Une pandémie globale? Un cataclysme naturel? Des guerres sans merci? Des révolutions sanglantes? 536, c'est en fait un beau mélange de tout ça. Un cocktail particulièrement fort de catastrophes et d'instabilité.   Pour soutenir financièrement la chaîne, trois choix: 1. Cliquez sur le bouton « Adhérer » sous la vidéo. 2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hndl 3. UTip: https://utip.io/lhistoirenousledira Avec: Laurent Turcot, professeur en histoire à l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada Avec : Louis-Étienne Villeneuve Abonnez-vous à ma chaine: https://www.youtube.com/c/LHistoirenousledira Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/histoirenousledira Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentturcot Les vidéos sont utilisées à des fins éducatives selon l'article 107 du Copyright Act de 1976 sur le Fair-Use.   Pour aller plus loin: J. D. Gunn, The Years Without Summer; Tracing AD 536 and its Aftermath, British Archaeological Reports, 2000. David Keys, Catastrophe: An Investigation into the Origins of Modern Civilization, Ballantine Books, 1999. William Rosen, Justinian's Flea: Plague, Empire and the Birth of Europe. London: Jonathan Cape, 2007. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1137669/climat-volcan-eruption-europe-cendres-glacier-epidemie https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/11/why-536-was-worst-year-be-alive #histoire #documentaire #2020

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Multiple listeners reach out to share their experiences in the 'troubled teen' industry. The guys explore the fascinating -- and terrifying -- possibility of solar flares and coronal mass ejections. Ongoing massive protests in Nigeria prompt a conversation about whether lasting reform is possible. All this and more in this week's edition of Listener Mail. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

Reading from the book "With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man" Written by Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. This Chapter is from Part 2 of the book "Modern Civilization"

A critical playlist diagnoses our present day situation as passengers aboard globalized capital’s  ship of fools. Episode by Teo Wickland.

In this podcast I discuss the 7 signs of the collapse of civilization. These signs are occurring now because we are witnessing a decline in civilization and simultaneously a restoration of civilization. There is a reason for the demise of a civilization. Let us listen and learn about the reason why civilizations rise and fall.

In this podcast I discuss the 7 signs of the collapse of civilization. These signs are occurring now because we are witnessing a decline in civilization and simultaneously a restoration of civilization. There is a reason for the demise of a civilization. Let us listen and learn about the reason why civilizations rise and fall.

In modern times, we can see that the foundation of modern civilization stems from Europe. Examples of this include democracy, the concept of human rights, and the industrial revolution. They have all left a deep impact on the development of the world. How were these cornerstones of civilization created How did European civilization come about? And why has Europe influenced modern civilization so profoundly This book views these questions from different perspectives to give us a quick, clear, and systematic understanding of the history and civilization of Europe.

Will we see it happen? What do you think?

In modern times, we can see that the foundation of modern civilization stems from Europe. Examples of this include democracy, the concept of human rights, and the industrial revolution. They have all left a deep impact on the development of the world. How were these cornerstones of civilization created? How did European civilization come about? And why has Europe influenced modern civilization so profoundly? This book views these questions from different perspectives to give us a quick, clear, and systematic understanding of the history and civilization of Europe.

We go beyond the present day numbers, stats, and COVID news cycle and we discuss the ecology of viruses and how this crisis is merely a dress rehearsal that will shape society for the next century. We hit on: The testing needed to pull out of this crisis. Why countries are responding differently Sweden's approach What countries and cities might will open up first. What industries will be the LAST to open up again.  How bats are like humans The ecology of viruses And how society may be reshaped forever from this crisis. Show notes links: Guns Germs and Steel  Also... if you are feeling STUCK and want to take steps forward in this season to live a focus life, achieve your dreams, and fulfill your destiny–get my book Anchored the Discipline to Stop Drifting. Until next time… Be a change maker, weave your destiny, own the future. Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: LucasSkrobot.com LinkedIn Instagram

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Ever wondered how the health principles Paul teaches would be used and received in a corporate setting?Paul talks to Michael Susi, a CHEK Professional who heads LinkedIn’s Global Wellness initiative, about teaching whole health principles to more than 14,000 employees all over the world in this Living 4D episode.Michael shares his long journey to becoming a global leader in wellness at the corporate level in wellness that started at the end of his football career.Learn more about Michael and the work he’s done at LinkedIn at this link.Show NotesMichael’s Hero’s Journey started when his football career came to an end. (8:33)Michael’s introduction to LinkedIn. (18:18)Michael was known early on at LinkedIn as Fitness Jesus. (25:52)Michael uses Paul’s technique of “telling people what they want to hear but giving them what they really need.” (42:28)The holistic differences between CHEK Institute training and other certification programs. (49:14)“Real foods are things that can be picked, pulled, slaughtered or caught. There are no muffin bushes…” (1:00:06)The most dangerous genetically modified organisms are found in spices. (1:03:47)The craniofacial rule of thirds. (1:05:06)Paul sings the Dr. Diet song. (1:07:00)When people realize a lack of wellness also decreases their freedom, they get more inspired to do something about it. (1:13:24)“Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.” (1:21:32)“Our deficiencies are inherently part of the beauty that makes us unique.” (1:32:02)One of Michael’s greatest inspirations: NFL Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green who won three Super Bowl rings with the Washington Redskins. (1:40:43)Do you know the address of Heaven and Hell? (1:54:46)The “Chekism” Michael shares the most with LinkedIn employees. (2:01:35)The three primary sleep disruptors LinkedIn employees all over the world face. (2:10:09)Michael’s favorite page in How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! (2:14:57)Paul does comedy. (2:24:44)ResourcesCourage: The Joy of Living Dangerously by OshoThe Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan WattsNonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall RosenbergNonviolent Communication: The Basics As I Know and Use Them by Wayland MyersNutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston PricePsycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell MaltzThe work of Masaru EmotoMindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation and The Neurobiology of We by Daniel SiegelOne Mind: How Our Individual Mind is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why It Matters by Dr. Larry DosseyAt Home in the Universe: Exploring Our Suprasensory Nature by Rudolf SteinerBody Mechanics in Health and Disease by Joel Goldthwait, Lloyd Brown and Loring SwaimUniverse, Earth and Man in Their Relationship to Egyptian Myths and Modern Civilization by Rudolf Steiner

Kenton Whitman is the founder of ReWild University, a nature-immersion school and online presence devoted to helping people reconnect with nature, question cultural paradigms, and discover how nature brings out the best in all of us. In this podcast episode, Kenton sheds light on what rewilding is all about; how modern civilization has dehumanized us and disconnected us from our innate and instinctive human senses; how the endless pursuit of comfort over the pursuit of fulfillment may lead us to feel more empty and being more consumptive over time; and more.   Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/169 Weekly solutions-based news: www.greendreamer.com/subscribe Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast  

Javier Markham is an online fitness coach and a male stripper. He believes that giving back is what matters and seeks to do that through his online coaching programs. Javier starts by giving us his background, then Doc comes in with a story about going on a date with a stripper. Javier goes on to talk about the industry. Later on the conversation shifts towards looking at modern day society, skill building, and what it means to find and build connections with genuine people. A mixture of a shoot the shit episode with having a regular guest, Javier was a joy to have on the show. Enjoy the episode, guys! True is an Australian-based company that specializes in protein powder and sports nutrition supplements. They use only the best quality ingredients available from all corners of the world to deliver a premium product. When it comes to sports supplements that are all natural and, most importantly, are effective in giving you the competitive edge, go with TrueProtein. As a special offer from ADVF and TrueProtein, head on over to www.trueprotein.com.au and use the code ‘ADVF’ to get 10% off on any of their products. This podcast is proudly supported by AdventureFit Travel. AdventureFit Travel is an adventure travel company for the fitness community. Head over to www.adventurefittravel.com to check out all our trips, all our blogs from our blogging team, special offers and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Evolutionary Psychology and Sex In this episode, Rebecca tells us about Evolutionary Psychology, examining our roles and interactions through a biological and historical lens. Listen in as she compares our human proclivities to our great ape relatives. Animal Roles – Not an Excuse Our rules and culture help us to maintain our civility, but males and females still have biological roles. Hear Rebecca talk about the basic ideas of a male's desire to spread his seed and a female's inclination to be choosy and selective. Evolution of Lust and Romance While nature and nurture are the major contributing factors to our biology and we share some main characteristics with great apes, there are still major differences between humans and other great apes. Enjoy the show as Rebecca presents a unique series of examples comparing and contrasting sexual differences between great apes and humans. What happened to Estrus? Listen to Rebecca talk about ideas relating to Desmond Morris, famed author of The Naked Ape. Hear some of the modern and historical adaptations that humans have developed as open signs of Estrus are not as readily visible as they are in our great ape relatives. Great Apes and Humans Rebecca presents a viewpoint on Modern Civilization and the inclination towards war and aggressive tendencies. We enjoy some interesting commentary discussing the variations of sexual proclivities in the great ape world and the fascinating habits of one particular species, the Bonobo. How do these perspectives help humans? Tune in to hear Rebecca offer a personal anecdote. We learn the importance of the nose in choosing a mate and how this can help us better understand our similarities to the great apes, and more importantly develop a better understanding between partners. “Understanding our evolutionary past helps us seem, yes, more animalistic, but more human.” Conflict in Power Listen as Rebecca helps to develop further, the understanding of the inequality of power between men and women and the unfortunate consequences. On the Romantic Side What is the importance of a kiss? How does a kiss play a part in romantic behaviors? Join in to hear about the importance of kissing and other romantic behaviors. Is there romance in suicide or jumping out of trees? Find out as Rebecca presents this issue and others within historical and cultural contexts. Listen as Rebecca clarifies the purpose of the texts of the Atharvaveda, the Knowledge Storehouse of Procedures for Everyday Life, and the Kamasutra. We enjoy some lighthearted banter as the discussion continues, comparing these ancient texts with a modern take on kissing tips from Bustle.com. The Importance of Size It's not what you think, as Rebecca clarifies some of her own perspectives along with research that demonstrates women's preferences for something bigger, but it's not about the genitals. Tune in and find out. About Rebecca Coffey Rebecca Coffey is an award-winning science journalist and television documentarian. Over the course of her long career, she has contributed regularly to Scientific American and Discover magazines and to major market newspapers. She is a commentator for Vermont Public Radio and a columnist for PsychologyToday.com. Coffey is also a novelist and a humorist. Links and How to contact Rebecca Coffey Other Books by the Author: Anna Freud's Story (She Writes Press, 2014). A novel. Nietzsche's Angel Food Cake: And Other Recipes for the Intellectually Famished (Beck and Branch, 2013). Humor. Unspeakable Truths and Happy Endings: Human Cruelty and the New Trauma Therapy (Sidran Press, 1998). Nonfiction. More information: https://RebeccaCoffey.com and https://ScienceandLust.com. More info on the Better Sex Podcast: Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

Evolutionary Psychology and SexIn this episode, Rebecca tells us about Evolutionary Psychology, examining our roles and interactions through a biological and historical lens. Listen in as she compares our human proclivities to our great ape relatives.Animal Roles – Not an ExcuseOur rules and culture help us to maintain our civility, but males and females still have biological roles. Hear Rebecca talk about the basic ideas of a male’s desire to spread his seed and a female’s inclination to be choosy and selective.Evolution of Lust and RomanceWhile nature and nurture are the major contributing factors to our biology and we share some main characteristics with great apes, there are still major differences between humans and other great apes. Enjoy the show as Rebecca presents a unique series of examples comparing and contrasting sexual differences between great apes and humans.What happened to Estrus?Listen to Rebecca talk about ideas relating to Desmond Morris, famed author of The Naked Ape. Hear some of the modern and historical adaptations that humans have developed as open signs of Estrus are not as readily visible as they are in our great ape relatives.Great Apes and HumansRebecca presents a viewpoint on Modern Civilization and the inclination towards war and aggressive tendencies. We enjoy some interesting commentary discussing the variations of sexual proclivities in the great ape world and the fascinating habits of one particular species, the Bonobo.How do these perspectives help humans?Tune in to hear Rebecca offer a personal anecdote. We learn the importance of the nose in choosing a mate and how this can help us better understand our similarities to the great apes, and more importantly develop a better understanding between partners.“Understanding our evolutionary past helps us seem, yes, more animalistic, but more human.”Conflict in PowerListen as Rebecca helps to develop further, the understanding of the inequality of power between men and women and the unfortunate consequences.On the Romantic SideWhat is the importance of a kiss? How does a kiss play a part in romantic behaviors? Join in to hear about the importance of kissing and other romantic behaviors. Is there romance in suicide or jumping out of trees? Find out as Rebecca presents this issue and others within historical and cultural contexts.Listen as Rebecca clarifies the purpose of the texts of the Atharvaveda, the Knowledge Storehouse of Procedures for Everyday Life, and the Kamasutra. We enjoy some lighthearted banter as the discussion continues, comparing these ancient texts with a modern take on kissing tips from Bustle.com.The Importance of SizeIt’s not what you think, as Rebecca clarifies some of her own perspectives along with research that demonstrates women’s preferences for something bigger, but it’s not about the genitals. Tune in and find out.About Rebecca CoffeyRebecca Coffey is an award-winning science journalist and television documentarian. Over the course of her long career, she has contributed regularly to Scientific American and Discover magazines and to major market newspapers. She is a commentator for Vermont Public Radio and a columnist for PsychologyToday.com. Coffey is also a novelist and a humorist.Links and How to contact Rebecca CoffeyOther Books by the Author:Anna Freud’s Story (She Writes Press, 2014). A novel.Nietzsche’s Angel Food Cake: And Other Recipes for the Intellectually Famished (Beck and Branch, 2013). Humor.Unspeakable Truths and Happy Endings: Human Cruelty and the New Trauma Therapy (Sidran Press, 1998). Nonfiction.More information:https://RebeccaCoffey.com and https://ScienceandLust.com.More info on the Better Sex Podcast:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Evolutionary Psychology and SexIn this episode, Rebecca tells us about Evolutionary Psychology, examining our roles and interactions through a biological and historical lens. Listen in as she compares our human proclivities to our great ape relatives.Animal Roles – Not an ExcuseOur rules and culture help us to maintain our civility, but males and females still have biological roles. Hear Rebecca talk about the basic ideas of a male’s desire to spread his seed and a female’s inclination to be choosy and selective.Evolution of Lust and RomanceWhile nature and nurture are the major contributing factors to our biology and we share some main characteristics with great apes, there are still major differences between humans and other great apes. Enjoy the show as Rebecca presents a unique series of examples comparing and contrasting sexual differences between great apes and humans.What happened to Estrus?Listen to Rebecca talk about ideas relating to Desmond Morris, famed author of The Naked Ape. Hear some of the modern and historical adaptations that humans have developed as open signs of Estrus are not as readily visible as they are in our great ape relatives.Great Apes and HumansRebecca presents a viewpoint on Modern Civilization and the inclination towards war and aggressive tendencies. We enjoy some interesting commentary discussing the variations of sexual proclivities in the great ape world and the fascinating habits of one particular species, the Bonobo.How do these perspectives help humans?Tune in to hear Rebecca offer a personal anecdote. We learn the importance of the nose in choosing a mate and how this can help us better understand our similarities to the great apes, and more importantly develop a better understanding between partners.“Understanding our evolutionary past helps us seem, yes, more animalistic, but more human.”Conflict in PowerListen as Rebecca helps to develop further, the understanding of the inequality of power between men and women and the unfortunate consequences.On the Romantic SideWhat is the importance of a kiss? How does a kiss play a part in romantic behaviors? Join in to hear about the importance of kissing and other romantic behaviors. Is there romance in suicide or jumping out of trees? Find out as Rebecca presents this issue and others within historical and cultural contexts.Listen as Rebecca clarifies the purpose of the texts of the Atharvaveda, the Knowledge Storehouse of Procedures for Everyday Life, and the Kamasutra. We enjoy some lighthearted banter as the discussion continues, comparing these ancient texts with a modern take on kissing tips from Bustle.com.The Importance of SizeIt’s not what you think, as Rebecca clarifies some of her own perspectives along with research that demonstrates women’s preferences for something bigger, but it’s not about the genitals. Tune in and find out.About Rebecca CoffeyRebecca Coffey is an award-winning science journalist and television documentarian. Over the course of her long career, she has contributed regularly to Scientific American and Discover magazines and to major market newspapers. She is a commentator for Vermont Public Radio and a columnist for PsychologyToday.com. Coffey is also a novelist and a humorist.Links and How to contact Rebecca CoffeyOther Books by the Author:Anna Freud’s Story (She Writes Press, 2014). A novel.Nietzsche’s Angel Food Cake: And Other Recipes for the Intellectually Famished (Beck and Branch, 2013). Humor.Unspeakable Truths and Happy Endings: Human Cruelty and the New Trauma Therapy (Sidran Press, 1998). Nonfiction.More information:https://RebeccaCoffey.com and https://ScienceandLust.com.More info on the Better Sex Podcast:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

What do we find when we take a hard look at our collective suffering in the modern civilized world?Is existence itself a state of suffering, as the Buddhists would have you believe – or is it possible that there is a fundamental disconnect between how we live and what our animal bodies and minds require?“We are each still born a nomadic hunter-gatherer. If we were born into a hunter-gatherer culture we would turn out just the same as anyone else there. There’s nothing innately changed about us — it’s entirely social.”My guest on this episode of The Good Life Revival Podcast is Kevin Tucker, the anarcho-primitivist thinker and writer responsible for the Black & Green Network, which connects green anarchists around the world in order to build momentum for the rejection and dismantling of civilization.“Green anarchism is explicitly against civilization… Either the Earth is alive and worth fighting for, or it isn’t.”Kevin is the author of Gathered Remains: Essays on Wildness, Domestication, Community, and Resistance, published through his own Black & Green Press in early 2018.(I’ve chosen Gathered Remains as my pick for the month of June in our ongoing book club series – you can learn more about that here.)Over the course of our two-hour conversation, we dig deep into the topic of green anarchism, its relationship to rewilding and the hunter-gatherer lifeway, what it means to be “domesticated”, and the impending cultural collapse that many of us believe is already under way.I must admit that this is a sharp break from my usual M.O of presenting you with uplifting, motivational stories to inspire you to take action. As much as I prefer to spend most of my time in that head space, where I personally am able to be most productive, it is incredibly important that we keep in mind why we all desire to see a cultural shift towards a way of life that’s better aligned with the needs of the Earth – because our civilization could not possibly be any more dysfunctional and maladaptive, and it is not long for this world.“These are the death throes [of civilization] and they are ugly — these are very ugly times and they’re going to continue to get worse.”Make no mistake, this ship is sinking, and if we have any hope of constructing a lifeboat in time, it will require us to confront this stuff head-on. I hope you can muster up the courage to join me in doing the hard work of taking a hard look at the myriad existential crises at hand.

Topics Discussed: Living Off Grid, Alternative living, Modern Civilization, Connecting with Nature, Minimalism For 20 years Emma Orbach has been living off grid in a house she built herself, and surviving on what nature give her! Living with no electricity in a self-built roundhouse. Her daily chores involve tending to her vegetable plot and collecting fruit, tending to her goats, chickens and horses and chopping firewood. She gets her drinking water from a nearby stream and only ventures to the shops for treats like rice and chocolate. Her evenings are spent in the glow of her stove, cooking her dinner and playing music on her Celtic harp. Support the podcast: Via our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/Ascend Show Notes - http://ascendbodymind.com/ascend-podcast/

Dr. Kelly Brogan - A Mind of Your Own - Podcast #165 Get Show Updates Here: http://www.beyondwellnessradio.com/newsletter You-tube Podcast Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=justinhealth Show Transcription: https://justinhealth.com/dr-kelly-brogan-a-mind-of-your-own-podcast-165 Discover some natural ways to be more productive and learn about the different ways to address brain and gut inflammation. Also, stay tuned for some more information about Dr. Kelly's bestselling book, “A Mind of Your Own” and viral articles. In today's video, Dr. Kelly Brogan, an accomplished doctor and author of the New York Times bestselling book “A Mind of Your Own”, joins Dr. Justin Marchegiani as they both discuss the link between gut issues and mental health. Get some useful tips on how to keep your mind clear and active without gut issues hindering it. Get your own mind back with the help of functional medicine. Let's watch and listen! In this episode, we cover: 02:41   Depression: Illness of Modern Civilization, Not a Chemical Imbalance 04:53   Animal Model of Depression 08:20   Multiple Different Lifestyle Pillars 12:00   Meditation and Productivity 16:42   Supplemental Ways to Address Brain Inflammation Subscribe on I-Tunes: http://www.beyondwellnessradio.com/itunes Review us at: http://www.beyondwellnessradio.com/itunes Visit us at: http://www.beyondwellnessradio.com Have a question: http://www.beyondwellnessradio.com/question

The loss by Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential elections, and the surprise win for Donald Trump, rather than exposing the Right's alleged underbelly of racism, bigotry, xenophobia and homophobia, has instead revealed something much more surprising, and potentially catastrophic for Western civilization as we know it: the cult of political correctness, obsession with identities, and a radical Left fringe that has ponerized inclusion and empathy to the point of authoritarianism. Whether...

The loss by Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential elections, and the surprise win for Donald Trump, rather than exposing the Right's alleged underbelly of racism, bigotry, xenophobia and homophobia, has instead revealed something much more surprising, and potentially catastrophic for Western civilization as we know it: the cult of political correctness, obsession with identities, and a radical Left fringe that has ponerized inclusion and empathy to the point of authoritarianism. Whether...

The loss by Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential elections, and the surprise win for Donald Trump, rather than exposing the Right's alleged underbelly of racism, bigotry, xenophobia and homophobia, has instead revealed something much more surprising, and potentially catastrophic for Western civilization as we know it: the cult of political correctness, obsession with identities, and a radical Left fringe that has ponerized inclusion and empathy to the point of authoritarianism. Whether...

There is an island in the Bay of Bengal where a group of long secluded people live with sticks and stones; untouched by modern civilization. On the very same planet, scientists are hard at work looking deeper than ever into the universe. What does it all mean? Ali, Z and Shaz ruminate.   

Biohacking, nootropics, and the notion of optimizing one's human performance are on a rapid rise. Nootrobox founders Geoffrey Woo and Michael Brandt are some of the foremost thinkers in this space, and they've proposed 5 Axioms that predicate biohacking and the framework driving Nootrobox. The second axiom discussed in Episode 2 is "Intellect as the Driving Force in Modern Civilization".

Hosting guests, letter writing, and going out on real dates are often seen as old-fashioned practices that are no longer needed in an age when folks can book an Airbnb room instead of crashing at your pad, you can communicate instantaneously via email or text, and your next girlfriend is just a Tinder swipe away. But my guest today argues that the refinement of civilization requires that we still continue these supposedly old-fashioned practices. His name is Mitchell Kalpakgian and he’s the author of "The Lost Arts of Modern Civilization: How to Taste and See the Abundance of Life." Today on the show, we discuss what Homer can teach us about being a good host, why writing letters by hand will always beat email, and why you might consider resurrecting the forgotten art of courtship.

  Darryl starts the show with tackling the issue of the day which is “Should people be living in the north in 2016?”  After tackling that topic Darryl discusses a new trend going on in Memphis where hair weaves are haunted and causing all sorts of crime.  Trying to get to the bottom of this […]

  Darryl starts the show with tackling the issue of the day which is “Should people be living in the north in 2016?”  After tackling that topic Darryl discusses a new trend going on in Memphis where hair weaves are haunted and causing all sorts of crime.  Trying to get to the bottom of this […]

Development of Modern Civilization (900.1) 81:0.1 REGARDLESS of the ups and downs of the miscarriage of the plans for world betterment projected in the missions of Caligastia and Adam, the basic organic evolution of the human species continued to carry the races forward in the scale of human progress and racial development. Evolution can be delayed but it cannot be stopped. (900.2) 81:0.2 The influence of the violet race, though in numbers smaller than had been planned, produced an advance in civilization which, since the days of Adam, has far exceeded the progress of mankind throughout its entire previous existence of almost a million years. 1. The Cradle of Civilization (900.3) 81:1.1 For about thirty-five thousand years after the days of Adam, the cradle of civilization was in southwestern Asia, extending from the Nile valley eastward and slightly to the north across northern Arabia, through Mesopotamia, and on into Turkestan. And climate was the decisive factor in the establishment of civilization in that area. (900.4) 81:1.2 It was the great climatic and geologic changes in northern Africa and western Asia that terminated the early migrations of the Adamites, barring them from Europe by the expanded Mediterranean and diverting the stream of migration north and east into Turkestan. By the time of the completion of these land elevations and associated climatic changes, about 15,000 B.C., civilization had settled down to a world-wide stalemate except for the cultural ferments and biologic reserves of the Andites still confined by mountains to the east in Asia and by the expanding forests in Europe to the west. (900.5) 81:1.3 Climatic evolution is now about to accomplish what all other efforts had failed to do, that is, to compel Eurasian man to abandon hunting for the more advanced callings of herding and farming. Evolution may be slow, but it is terribly effective. (900.6) 81:1.4 Since slaves were so generally employed by the earlier agriculturists, the farmer was formerly looked down on by both the hunter and the herder. For ages it was considered menial to till the soil; wherefore the idea that soil toil is a curse, whereas it is the greatest of all blessings. Even in the days of Cain and Abel the sacrifices of the pastoral life were held in greater esteem than the offerings of agriculture. (900.7) 81:1.5 Man ordinarily evolved into a farmer from a hunter by transition through the era of the herder, and this was also true among the Andites, but more often the evolutionary coercion of climatic necessity would cause whole tribes to pass directly from hunters to successful farmers. But this phenomenon of passing immediately from hunting to agriculture only occurred in those regions where there was a high degree of race mixture with the violet stock. (901.1) 81:1.6 The evolutionary peoples (notably the Chinese) early learned to plant seeds and to cultivate crops through observation of the sprouting of seeds accidentally moistened or which had been put in graves as food for the departed. But throughout southwest Asia, along the fertile river bottoms and adjacent plains, the Andites were carrying out the improved agricultural techniques inherited from their ancestors, who had made farming and gardening the chief pursuits within the boundaries of the second garden. (901.2) 81:1.7 For thousands of years the descendants of Adam had grown wheat and barley, as improved in the Garden, throughout the highlands of the upper border of Mesopotamia. The descendants of Adam and Adamson here met, traded, and socially mingled. (901.3) 81:1.8 It was these enforced changes in living conditions which caused such a large proportion of the human race to become omnivorous in dietetic practice. And the combination of the wheat, rice, and vegetable diet with the flesh of the herds marked a great forward step in the health and vigor of these ancient peoples. 2. The Tools of Civilization (901.4) 81:2.1 The growth of culture is predicated upon the development of the tools of civilization. And the tools which man utilized in his ascent from savagery were effective just to the extent that they released man power for the accomplishment of higher tasks. (901.5) 81:2.2 You who now live amid latter-day scenes of budding culture and beginning progress in social affairs, who actually have some little spare time in which to think about society and civilization, must not overlook the fact that your early ancestors had little or no leisure which could be devoted to thoughtful reflection and social thinking. (901.6) 81:2.3 The first four great advances in human civilization were: (901.7) 81:2.4 1. The taming of fire. (901.8) 81:2.5 2. The domestication of animals. (901.9) 81:2.6 3. The enslavement of captives. (901.10) 81:2.7 4. Private property. (901.11) 81:2.8 While fire, the first great discovery, eventually unlocked the doors of the scientific world, it was of little value in this regard to primitive man. He refused to recognize natural causes as explanations for commonplace phenomena. (901.12) 81:2.9 When asked where fire came from, the simple story of Andon and the flint was soon replaced by the legend of how some Prometheus stole it from heaven. The ancients sought a supernatural explanation for all natural phenomena not within the range of their personal comprehension; and many moderns continue to do this. The depersonalization of so-called natural phenomena has required ages, and it is not yet completed. But the frank, honest, and fearless search for true causes gave birth to modern science: It turned astrology into astronomy, alchemy into chemistry, and magic into medicine. (901.13) 81:2.10 In the premachine age the only way in which man could accomplish work without doing it himself was to use an animal. Domestication of animals placed in his hands living tools, the intelligent use of which prepared the way for both agriculture and transportation. And without these animals man could not have risen from his primitive estate to the levels of subsequent civilization. (902.1) 81:2.11 Most of the animals best suited to domestication were found in Asia, especially in the central to southwest regions. This was one reason why civilization progressed faster in that locality than in other parts of the world. Many of these animals had been twice before domesticated, and in the Andite age they were retamed once again. But the dog had remained with the hunters ever since being adopted by the blue man long, long before. (902.2) 81:2.12 The Andites of Turkestan were the first peoples to extensively domesticate the horse, and this is another reason why their culture was for so long predominant. By 5000 B.C. the Mesopotamian, Turkestan, and Chinese farmers had begun the raising of sheep, goats, cows, camels, horses, fowls, and elephants. They employed as beasts of burden the ox, camel, horse, and yak. Man was himself at one time the beast of burden. One ruler of the blue race once had one hundred thousand men in his colony of burden bearers. (902.3) 81:2.13 The institutions of slavery and private ownership of land came with agriculture. Slavery raised the master’s standard of living and provided more leisure for social culture. (902.4) 81:2.14 The savage is a slave to nature, but scientific civilization is slowly conferring increasing liberty on mankind. Through animals, fire, wind, water, electricity, and other undiscovered sources of energy, man has liberated, and will continue to liberate, himself from the necessity for unremitting toil. Regardless of the transient trouble produced by the prolific invention of machinery, the ultimate benefits to be derived from such mechanical inventions are inestimable. Civilization can never flourish, much less be established, until man has leisure to think, to plan, to imagine new and better ways of doing things. (902.5) 81:2.15 Man first simply appropriated his shelter, lived under ledges or dwelt in caves. Next he adapted such natural materials as wood and stone to the creation of family huts. Lastly he entered the creative stage of home building, learned to manufacture brick and other building materials. (902.6) 81:2.16 The peoples of the Turkestan highlands were the first of the more modern races to build their homes of wood, houses not at all unlike the early log cabins of the American pioneer settlers. Throughout the plains human dwellings were made of brick; later on, of burned bricks. (902.7) 81:2.17 The older river races made their huts by setting tall poles in the ground in a circle; the tops were then brought together, making the skeleton frame for the hut, which was interlaced with transverse reeds, the whole creation resembling a huge inverted basket. This structure could then be daubed over with clay and, after drying in the sun, would make a very serviceable weatherproof habitation. (902.8) 81:2.18 It was from these early huts that the subsequent idea of all sorts of basket weaving independently originated. Among one group the idea of making pottery arose from observing the effects of smearing these pole frameworks with moist clay. The practice of hardening pottery by baking was discovered when one of these clay-covered primitive huts accidentally burned. The arts of olden days were many times derived from the accidental occurrences attendant upon the daily life of early peoples. At least, this was almost wholly true of the evolutionary progress of mankind up to the coming of Adam. (903.1) 81:2.19 While pottery had been first introduced by the staff of the Prince about one-half million years ago, the making of clay vessels had practically ceased for over one hundred and fifty thousand years. Only the gulf coast pre-Sumerian Nodites continued to make clay vessels. The art of pottery making was revived during Adam’s time. The dissemination of this art was simultaneous with the extension of the desert areas of Africa, Arabia, and central Asia, and it spread in successive waves of improving technique from Mesopotamia out over the Eastern Hemisphere. (903.2) 81:2.20 These civilizations of the Andite age cannot always be traced by the stages of their pottery or other arts. The smooth course of human evolution was tremendously complicated by the regimes of both Dalamatia and Eden. It often occurs that the later vases and implements are inferior to the earlier products of the purer Andite peoples. 3. Cities, Manufacture, and Commerce (903.3) 81:3.1 The climatic destruction of the rich, open grassland hunting and grazing grounds of Turkestan, beginning about 12,000 B.C., compelled the men of those regions to resort to new forms of industry and crude manufacturing. Some turned to the cultivation of domesticated flocks, others became agriculturists or collectors of water-borne food, but the higher type of Andite intellects chose to engage in trade and manufacture. It even became the custom for entire tribes to dedicate themselves to the development of a single industry. From the valley of the Nile to the Hindu Kush and from the Ganges to the Yellow River, the chief business of the superior tribes became the cultivation of the soil, with commerce as a side line. (903.4) 81:3.2 The increase in trade and in the manufacture of raw materials into various articles of commerce was directly instrumental in producing those early and semipeaceful communities which were so influential in spreading the culture and the arts of civilization. Before the era of extensive world trade, social communities were tribal — expanded family groups. Trade brought into fellowship different sorts of human beings, thus contributing to a more speedy cross-fertilization of culture. (903.5) 81:3.3 About twelve thousand years ago the era of the independent cities was dawning. And these primitive trading and manufacturing cities were always surrounded by zones of agriculture and cattle raising. While it is true that industry was promoted by the elevation of the standards of living, you should have no misconception regarding the refinements of early urban life. The early races were not overly neat and clean, and the average primitive community rose from one to two feet every twenty-five years as the result of the mere accumulation of dirt and trash. Certain of these olden cities also rose above the surrounding ground very quickly because their unbaked mud huts were short-lived, and it was the custom to build new dwellings directly on top of the ruins of the old. (903.6) 81:3.4 The widespread use of metals was a feature of this era of the early industrial and trading cities. You have already found a bronze culture in Turkestan dating before 9000 B.C., and the Andites early learned to work in iron, gold, and copper, as well. But conditions were very different away from the more advanced centers of civilization. There were no distinct periods, such as the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages; all three existed at the same time in different localities. (904.1) 81:3.5 Gold was the first metal to be sought by man; it was easy to work and, at first, was used only as an ornament. Copper was next employed but not extensively until it was admixed with tin to make the harder bronze. The discovery of mixing copper and tin to make bronze was made by one of the Adamsonites of Turkestan whose highland copper mine happened to be located alongside a tin deposit. (904.2) 81:3.6 With the appearance of crude manufacture and beginning industry, commerce quickly became the most potent influence in the spread of cultural civilization. The opening up of the trade channels by land and by sea greatly facilitated travel and the mixing of cultures as well as the blending of civilizations. By 5000 B.C. the horse was in general use throughout civilized and semicivilized lands. These later races not only had the domesticated horse but also various sorts of wagons and chariots. Ages before, the wheel had been used, but now vehicles so equipped became universally employed both in commerce and war. (904.3) 81:3.7 The traveling trader and the roving explorer did more to advance historic civilization than all other influences combined. Military conquests, colonization, and missionary enterprises fostered by the later religions were also factors in the spread of culture; but these were all secondary to the trading relations, which were ever accelerated by the rapidly developing arts and sciences of industry. (904.4) 81:3.8 Infusion of the Adamic stock into the human races not only quickened the pace of civilization, but it also greatly stimulated their proclivities toward adventure and exploration to the end that most of Eurasia and northern Africa was presently occupied by the rapidly multiplying mixed descendants of the Andites. 4. The Mixed Races (904.5) 81:4.1 As contact is made with the dawn of historic times, all of Eurasia, northern Africa, and the Pacific Islands is overspread with the composite races of mankind. And these races of today have resulted from a blending and reblending of the five basic human stocks of Urantia. (904.6) 81:4.2 Each of the Urantia races was identified by certain distinguishing physical characteristics. The Adamites and Nodites were long-headed; the Andonites were broad-headed. The Sangik races were medium-headed, with the yellow and blue men tending to broad-headedness. The blue races, when mixed with the Andonite stock, were decidedly broad-headed. The secondary Sangiks were medium- to long-headed. (904.7) 81:4.3 Although these skull dimensions are serviceable in deciphering racial origins, the skeleton as a whole is far more dependable. In the early development of the Urantia races there were originally five distinct types of skeletal structure: (904.8) 81:4.4 1. Andonic, Urantia aborigines. (904.9) 81:4.5 2. Primary Sangik, red, yellow, and blue. (904.10) 81:4.6 3. Secondary Sangik, orange, green, and indigo. (904.11) 81:4.7 4. Nodites, descendants of the Dalamatians. (904.12) 81:4.8 5. Adamites, the violet race. (904.13) 81:4.9 As these five great racial groups extensively intermingled, continual mixture tended to obscure the Andonite type by Sangik hereditary dominance. The Lapps and the Eskimos are blends of Andonite and Sangik-blue races. Their skeletal structures come the nearest to preserving the aboriginal Andonic type. But the Adamites and the Nodites have become so admixed with the other races that they can be detected only as a generalized Caucasoid order. (905.1) 81:4.10 In general, therefore, as the human remains of the last twenty thousand years are unearthed, it will be impossible clearly to distinguish the five original types. Study of such skeletal structures will disclose that mankind is now divided into approximately three classes: (905.2) 81:4.11 1. The Caucasoid — the Andite blend of the Nodite and Adamic stocks, further modified by primary and (some) secondary Sangik admixture and by considerable Andonic crossing. The Occidental white races, together with some Indian and Turanian peoples, are included in this group. The unifying factor in this division is the greater or lesser proportion of Andite inheritance. (905.3) 81:4.12 2. The Mongoloid — the primary Sangik type, including the original red, yellow, and blue races. The Chinese and Amerinds belong to this group. In Europe the Mongoloid type has been modified by secondary Sangik and Andonic mixture; still more by Andite infusion. The Malayan and other Indonesian peoples are included in this classification, though they contain a high percentage of secondary Sangik blood. (905.4) 81:4.13 3. The Negroid — the secondary Sangik type, which originally included the orange, green, and indigo races. This is the type best illustrated by the Negro, and it will be found through Africa, India, and Indonesia wherever the secondary Sangik races located. (905.5) 81:4.14 In North China there is a certain blending of Caucasoid and Mongoloid types; in the Levant the Caucasoid and Negroid have intermingled; in India, as in South America, all three types are represented. And the skeletal characteristics of the three surviving types still persist and help to identify the later ancestry of present-day human races. 5. Cultural Society (905.6) 81:5.1 Biologic evolution and cultural civilization are not necessarily correlated; organic evolution in any age may proceed unhindered in the very midst of cultural decadence. But when lengthy periods of human history are surveyed, it will be observed that eventually evolution and culture become related as cause and effect. Evolution may advance in the absence of culture, but cultural civilization does not flourish without an adequate background of antecedent racial progression. Adam and Eve introduced no art of civilization foreign to the progress of human society, but the Adamic blood did augment the inherent ability of the races and did accelerate the pace of economic development and industrial progression. Adam’s bestowal improved the brain power of the races, thereby greatly hastening the processes of natural evolution. (905.7) 81:5.2 Through agriculture, animal domestication, and improved architecture, mankind gradually escaped the worst of the incessant struggle to live and began to cast about to find wherewith to sweeten the process of living; and this was the beginning of the striving for higher and ever higher standards of material comfort. Through manufacture and industry man is gradually augmenting the pleasure content of mortal life. (906.1) 81:5.3 But cultural society is no great and beneficent club of inherited privilege into which all men are born with free membership and entire equality. Rather is it an exalted and ever-advancing guild of earth workers, admitting to its ranks only the nobility of those toilers who strive to make the world a better place in which their children and their children’s children may live and advance in subsequent ages. And this guild of civilization exacts costly admission fees, imposes strict and rigorous disciplines, visits heavy penalties on all dissenters and nonconformists, while it confers few personal licenses or privileges except those of enhanced security against common dangers and racial perils. (906.2) 81:5.4 Social association is a form of survival insurance which human beings have learned is profitable; therefore are most individuals willing to pay those premiums of self-sacrifice and personal-liberty curtailment which society exacts from its members in return for this enhanced group protection. In short, the present-day social mechanism is a trial-and-error insurance plan designed to afford some degree of assurance and protection against a return to the terrible and antisocial conditions which characterized the early experiences of the human race. (906.3) 81:5.5 Society thus becomes a co-operative scheme for securing civil freedom through institutions, economic freedom through capital and invention, social liberty through culture, and freedom from violence through police regulation. (906.4) 81:5.6 Might does not make right, but it does enforce the commonly recognized rights of each succeeding generation. The prime mission of government is the definition of the right, the just and fair regulation of class differences, and the enforcement of equality of opportunity under the rules of law. Every human right is associated with a social duty; group privilege is an insurance mechanism which unfailingly demands the full payment of the exacting premiums of group service. And group rights, as well as those of the individual, must be protected, including the regulation of the sex propensity. (906.5) 81:5.7 Liberty subject to group regulation is the legitimate goal of social evolution. Liberty without restrictions is the vain and fanciful dream of unstable and flighty human minds. 6. The Maintenance of Civilization (906.6) 81:6.1 While biologic evolution has proceeded ever upward, much of cultural evolution went out from the Euphrates valley in waves, which successively weakened as time passed until finally the whole of the pure-line Adamic posterity had gone forth to enrich the civilizations of Asia and Europe. The races did not fully blend, but their civilizations did to a considerable extent mix. Culture did slowly spread throughout the world. And this civilization must be maintained and fostered, for there exist today no new sources of culture, no Andites to invigorate and stimulate the slow progress of the evolution of civilization. (906.7) 81:6.2 The civilization which is now evolving on Urantia grew out of, and is predicated on, the following factors: (906.8) 81:6.3 1. Natural circumstances. The nature and extent of a material civilization is in large measure determined by the natural resources available. Climate, weather, and numerous physical conditions are factors in the evolution of culture. (907.1) 81:6.4 At the opening of the Andite era there were only two extensive and fertile open hunting areas in all the world. One was in North America and was overspread by the Amerinds; the other was to the north of Turkestan and was partly occupied by an Andonic-yellow race. The decisive factors in the evolution of a superior culture in southwestern Asia were race and climate. The Andites were a great people, but the crucial factor in determining the course of their civilization was the increasing aridity of Iran, Turkestan, and Sinkiang, which forced them to invent and adopt new and advanced methods of wresting a livelihood from their decreasingly fertile lands. (907.2) 81:6.5 The configuration of continents and other land-arrangement situations are very influential in determining peace or war. Very few Urantians have ever had such a favorable opportunity for continuous and unmolested development as has been enjoyed by the peoples of North America — protected on practically all sides by vast oceans. (907.3) 81:6.6 2. Capital goods. Culture is never developed under conditions of poverty; leisure is essential to the progress of civilization. Individual character of moral and spiritual value may be acquired in the absence of material wealth, but a cultural civilization is only derived from those conditions of material prosperity which foster leisure combined with ambition. (907.4) 81:6.7 During primitive times life on Urantia was a serious and sober business. And it was to escape this incessant struggle and interminable toil that mankind constantly tended to drift toward the salubrious climate of the tropics. While these warmer zones of habitation afforded some remission from the intense struggle for existence, the races and tribes who thus sought ease seldom utilized their unearned leisure for the advancement of civilization. Social progress has invariably come from the thoughts and plans of those races that have, by their intelligent toil, learned how to wrest a living from the land with lessened effort and shortened days of labor and thus have been able to enjoy a well-earned and profitable margin of leisure. (907.5) 81:6.8 3. Scientific knowledge. The material aspects of civilization must always await the accumulation of scientific data. It was a long time after the discovery of the bow and arrow and the utilization of animals for power purposes before man learned how to harness wind and water, to be followed by the employment of steam and electricity. But slowly the tools of civilization improved. Weaving, pottery, the domestication of animals, and metalworking were followed by an age of writing and printing. (907.6) 81:6.9 Knowledge is power. Invention always precedes the acceleration of cultural development on a world-wide scale. Science and invention benefited most of all from the printing press, and the interaction of all these cultural and inventive activities has enormously accelerated the rate of cultural advancement. (907.7) 81:6.10 Science teaches man to speak the new language of mathematics and trains his thoughts along lines of exacting precision. And science also stabilizes philosophy through the elimination of error, while it purifies religion by the destruction of superstition. (907.8) 81:6.11 4. Human resources. Man power is indispensable to the spread of civilization. All things equal, a numerous people will dominate the civilization of a smaller race. Hence failure to increase in numbers up to a certain point prevents the full realization of national destiny, but there comes a point in population increase where further growth is suicidal. Multiplication of numbers beyond the optimum of the normal man-land ratio means either a lowering of the standards of living or an immediate expansion of territorial boundaries by peaceful penetration or by military conquest, forcible occupation. (908.1) 81:6.12 You are sometimes shocked at the ravages of war, but you should recognize the necessity for producing large numbers of mortals so as to afford ample opportunity for social and moral development; with such planetary fertility there soon occurs the serious problem of overpopulation. Most of the inhabited worlds are small. Urantia is average, perhaps a trifle undersized. The optimum stabilization of national population enhances culture and prevents war. And it is a wise nation which knows when to cease growing. (908.2) 81:6.13 But the continent richest in natural deposits and the most advanced mechanical equipment will make little progress if the intelligence of its people is on the decline. Knowledge can be had by education, but wisdom, which is indispensable to true culture, can be secured only through experience and by men and women who are innately intelligent. Such a people are able to learn from experience; they may become truly wise. (908.3) 81:6.14 5. Effectiveness of material resources. Much depends on the wisdom displayed in the utilization of natural resources, scientific knowledge, capital goods, and human potentials. The chief factor in early civilization was the force exerted by wise social masters; primitive man had civilization literally thrust upon him by his superior contemporaries. Well-organized and superior minorities have largely ruled this world. (908.4) 81:6.15 Might does not make right, but might does make what is and what has been in history. Only recently has Urantia reached that point where society is willing to debate the ethics of might and right. (908.5) 81:6.16 6. Effectiveness of language. The spread of civilization must wait upon language. Live and growing languages insure the expansion of civilized thinking and planning. During the early ages important advances were made in language. Today, there is great need for further linguistic development to facilitate the expression of evolving thought. (908.6) 81:6.17 Language evolved out of group associations, each local group developing its own system of word exchange. Language grew up through gestures, signs, cries, imitative sounds, intonation, and accent to the vocalization of subsequent alphabets. Language is man’s greatest and most serviceable thinking tool, but it never flourished until social groups acquired some leisure. The tendency to play with language develops new words — slang. If the majority adopt the slang, then usage constitutes it language. The origin of dialects is illustrated by the indulgence in “baby talk” in a family group. (908.7) 81:6.18 Language differences have ever been the great barrier to the extension of peace. The conquest of dialects must precede the spread of a culture throughout a race, over a continent, or to a whole world. A universal language promotes peace, insures culture, and augments happiness. Even when the tongues of a world are reduced to a few, the mastery of these by the leading cultural peoples mightily influences the achievement of world-wide peace and prosperity. (908.8) 81:6.19 While very little progress has been made on Urantia toward developing an international language, much has been accomplished by the establishment of international commercial exchange. And all these international relations should be fostered, whether they involve language, trade, art, science, competitive play, or religion. (909.1) 81:6.20 7. Effectiveness of mechanical devices. The progress of civilization is directly related to the development and possession of tools, machines, and channels of distribution. Improved tools, ingenious and efficient machines, determine the survival of contending groups in the arena of advancing civilization. (909.2) 81:6.21 In the early days the only energy applied to land cultivation was man power. It was a long struggle to substitute oxen for men since this threw men out of employment. Latterly, machines have begun to displace men, and every such advance is directly contributory to the progress of society because it liberates man power for the accomplishment of more valuable tasks. (909.3) 81:6.22 Science, guided by wisdom, may become man’s great social liberator. A mechanical age can prove disastrous only to a nation whose intellectual level is too low to discover those wise methods and sound techniques for successfully adjusting to the transition difficulties arising from the sudden loss of employment by large numbers consequent upon the too rapid invention of new types of laborsaving machinery. (909.4) 81:6.23 8. Character of torchbearers. Social inheritance enables man to stand on the shoulders of all who have preceded him, and who have contributed aught to the sum of culture and knowledge. In this work of passing on the cultural torch to the next generation, the home will ever be the basic institution. The play and social life comes next, with the school last but equally indispensable in a complex and highly organized society. (909.5) 81:6.24 Insects are born fully educated and equipped for life — indeed, a very narrow and purely instinctive existence. The human baby is born without an education; therefore man possesses the power, by controlling the educational training of the younger generation, greatly to modify the evolutionary course of civilization. (909.6) 81:6.25 The greatest twentieth-century influences contributing to the furtherance of civilization and the advancement of culture are the marked increase in world travel and the unparalleled improvements in methods of communication. But the improvement in education has not kept pace with the expanding social structure; neither has the modern appreciation of ethics developed in correspondence with growth along more purely intellectual and scientific lines. And modern civilization is at a standstill in spiritual development and the safeguarding of the home institution. (909.7) 81:6.26 9. The racial ideals. The ideals of one generation carve out the channels of destiny for immediate posterity. The quality of the social torchbearers will determine whether civilization goes forward or backward. The homes, churches, and schools of one generation predetermine the character trend of the succeeding generation. The moral and spiritual momentum of a race or a nation largely determines the cultural velocity of that civilization. (909.8) 81:6.27 Ideals elevate the source of the social stream. And no stream will rise any higher than its source no matter what technique of pressure or directional control may be employed. The driving power of even the most material aspects of a cultural civilization is resident in the least material of society’s achievements. Intelligence may control the mechanism of civilization, wisdom may direct it, but spiritual idealism is the energy which really uplifts and advances human culture from one level of attainment to another. (910.1) 81:6.28 At first life was a struggle for existence; now, for a standard of living; next it will be for quality of thinking, the coming earthly goal of human existence. (910.2) 81:6.29 10. Co-ordination of specialists. Civilization has been enormously advanced by the early division of labor and by its later corollary of specialization. Civilization is now dependent on the effective co-ordination of specialists. As society expands, some method of drawing together the various specialists must be found. (910.3) 81:6.30 Social, artistic, technical, and industrial specialists will continue to multiply and increase in skill and dexterity. And this diversification of ability and dissimilarity of employment will eventually weaken and disintegrate human society if effective means of co-ordination and co-operation are not developed. But the intelligence which is capable of such inventiveness and such specialization should be wholly competent to devise adequate methods of control and adjustment for all problems resulting from the rapid growth of invention and the accelerated pace of cultural expansion. (910.4) 81:6.31 11. Place-finding devices. The next age of social development will be embodied in a better and more effective co-operation and co-ordination of ever-increasing and expanding specialization. And as labor more and more diversifies, some technique for directing individuals to suitable employment must be devised. Machinery is not the only cause for unemployment among the civilized peoples of Urantia. Economic complexity and the steady increase of industrial and professional specialism add to the problems of labor placement. (910.5) 81:6.32 It is not enough to train men for work; in a complex society there must also be provided efficient methods of place finding. Before training citizens in the highly specialized techniques of earning a living, they should be trained in one or more methods of commonplace labor, trades or callings which could be utilized when they were transiently unemployed in their specialized work. No civilization can survive the long-time harboring of large classes of unemployed. In time, even the best of citizens will become distorted and demoralized by accepting support from the public treasury. Even private charity becomes pernicious when long extended to able-bodied citizens. (910.6) 81:6.33 Such a highly specialized society will not take kindly to the ancient communal and feudal practices of olden peoples. True, many common services can be acceptably and profitably socialized, but highly trained and ultraspecialized human beings can best be managed by some technique of intelligent co-operation. Modernized co-ordination and fraternal regulation will be productive of longer-lived co-operation than will the older and more primitive methods of communism or dictatorial regulative institutions based on force. (910.7) 81:6.34 12. The willingness to co-operate. One of the great hindrances to the progress of human society is the conflict between the interests and welfare of the larger, more socialized human groups and of the smaller, contrary-minded asocial associations of mankind, not to mention antisocially-minded single individuals. (910.8) 81:6.35 No national civilization long endures unless its educational methods and religious ideals inspire a high type of intelligent patriotism and national devotion. Without this sort of intelligent patriotism and cultural solidarity, all nations tend to disintegrate as a result of provincial jealousies and local self-interests. (911.1) 81:6.36 The maintenance of world-wide civilization is dependent on human beings learning how to live together in peace and fraternity. Without effective co-ordination, industrial civilization is jeopardized by the dangers of ultraspecialization: monotony, narrowness, and the tendency to breed distrust and jealousy. (911.2) 81:6.37 13. Effective and wise leadership. In civilization much, very much, depends on an enthusiastic and effective load-pulling spirit. Ten men are of little more value than one in lifting a great load unless they lift together — all at the same moment. And such teamwork — social co-operation — is dependent on leadership. The cultural civilizations of the past and the present have been based upon the intelligent co-operation of the citizenry with wise and progressive leaders; and until man evolves to higher levels, civilization will continue to be dependent on wise and vigorous leadership. (911.3) 81:6.38 High civilizations are born of the sagacious correlation of material wealth, intellectual greatness, moral worth, social cleverness, and cosmic insight. (911.4) 81:6.39 14. Social changes. Society is not a divine institution; it is a phenomenon of progressive evolution; and advancing civilization is always delayed when its leaders are slow in making those changes in the social organization which are essential to keeping pace with the scientific developments of the age. For all that, things must not be despised just because they are old, neither should an idea be unconditionally embraced just because it is novel and new. (911.5) 81:6.40 Man should be unafraid to experiment with the mechanisms of society. But always should these adventures in cultural adjustment be controlled by those who are fully conversant with the history of social evolution; and always should these innovators be counseled by the wisdom of those who have had practical experience in the domains of contemplated social or economic experiment. No great social or economic change should be attempted suddenly. Time is essential to all types of human adjustment — physical, social, or economic. Only moral and spiritual adjustments can be made on the spur of the moment, and even these require the passing of time for the full outworking of their material and social repercussions. The ideals of the race are the chief support and assurance during the critical times when civilization is in transit from one level to another. (911.6) 81:6.41 15. The prevention of transitional breakdown. Society is the offspring of age upon age of trial and error; it is what survived the selective adjustments and readjustments in the successive stages of mankind’s agelong rise from animal to human levels of planetary status. The great danger to any civilization — at any one moment — is the threat of breakdown during the time of transition from the established methods of the past to those new and better, but untried, procedures of the future. (911.7) 81:6.42 Leadership is vital to progress. Wisdom, insight, and foresight are indispensable to the endurance of nations. Civilization is never really jeopardized until able leadership begins to vanish. And the quantity of such wise leadership has never exceeded one per cent of the population. (911.8) 81:6.43 And it was by these rungs on the evolutionary ladder that civilization climbed to that place where those mighty influences could be initiated which have culminated in the rapidly expanding culture of the twentieth century. And only by adherence to these essentials can man hope to maintain his present-day civilizations while providing for their continued development and certain survival. (912.1) 81:6.44 This is the gist of the long, long struggle of the peoples of earth to establish civilization since the age of Adam. Present-day culture is the net result of this strenuous evolution. Before the discovery of printing, progress was relatively slow since one generation could not so rapidly benefit from the achievements of its predecessors. But now human society is plunging forward under the force of the accumulated momentum of all the ages through which civilization has struggled. (912.2) 81:6.45 [Sponsored by an Archangel of Nebadon.]

Dr. Samuel Milham, the scientist who first alerted the world about the frightening link between occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields, electromagnetic pollution, and human disease. Dr. Milham and I discuss the health implications of modern electricity and what you can do about it.

This is the 100th episode of CS.Because this is something of a milestone for the podcast, we're taking a break from our usual episodic fare for something different.For those listeners who subscribe only for the historical narrative, you'll want to skip this one altogether because we won't be looking at Church History at all in this episode. This Century mark for CS will be about the podcast itself.I need to make comment at this point. This recording is a revision of an original made some years ago. While the content is essentially the same, the original series used a sound bed under the material I decided after a while I didn't like. There was also a lot of time-sensitive material and news in the original that no longer applied. So I began this revision of the podcast, cutting out all that.I thought about just cutting this episode altogether but remembered how many listeners said they appreciated the original.At one point on the CS Facebook page, I posted a question, asking who'd be interested in an episode that was a personal look at CS & the host. There were enough positive replies that made doing it reasonable.I remember listening to my first podcast years ago now; Mike Duncan's stellar podcast, The History of Rome. About a dozen episodes in, I began to look for Duncan's cryptic personal comments, rare as they were. Then as the series progressed, he'd share a few more details about himself. Though the content on Rome was sterling, it was those personal comments & his dry wit that kept me interested à & in an odd way, seemed to personalize the information so that it wasn't just a dry academic pursuit. I suppose some prefer the personal element of a podcast be left out. But I suspect that's the exception rather than the rule.So, this being a 100th episode of CS, I thought we'd do a kind of history of Communio Sanctorum-History of the Christian Church.As I just said, my introduction to the amazing world of podcasting was listening to The History of Rome by Mike Duncan. I'm a bit of a nut for all things Roman and found his podcast on iTunes without much of a search. I even have a full set of Roman armor in my office. No – I do not dress up and do re-enactments.When I finished listening to The History of Rome, I wanted more, so I subscribed to Lars Brownworth's Twelve Byzantine Emperors; another outstanding podcast. Next I decided to find something similar to Duncan's podcast on Church History. By similar, I mean, short episodes of about 15 to 20 mins in length. That had proven perfect for listening while working out, doing yardwork, going for a run and so on. But my search for something in the Church History genre was unfruitful. What I found were long lectures delivered in college & seminary classrooms. And while the content was, I'm sure, solid, they tended to be rather dry and tedious.So, drawing inspiration from Duncan, who really did sound like a guy with a computer, a mic, and a love for his subject, I decided to give it a shot and do my own church history podcast. What it meant was that I was going to need to do what Duncan had done, and that was - read a lot and seek to cull the material from trusted sources.So, I got started and over the next couple years churned out a hundred episodes. It didn't take long before I realized the early episodes were of poor audio quality. And as the narrative progressed, the timeline got jumbled and confused. That was probably inevitable for a noob like myself since the history of Christianity means following the Faith where ever it went. But I grew increasingly dissatisfied with the number of times the narrative jumped around. So I decided to stop at a hundred episodes and go back to redo the series to that point. As we slowed down a bit, the first version's about 80 episodes became version 2's 100. Not including a dozen episodes in the first version on the difference the Christian faith has made in World History & Modern Civilization. Those episodes became the upcoming “The Change” series.Some subscribers asked how far we'll go in CS. The plan is to track Church History up to the dawn of the 21st C. Then I'd like to go back and do some far more in-depth studies in certain moments, places, trends, and figures in the History of the Faith. These will be spotlight episodes that will drill down into a lot more depth on key chapters in the story.Here's a little about your host for CS.As of this recording in February of 2021, I'm 65, blissfully married to Lynn for 41 years. We have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren.My favorite era of history is the Roman Era, everything from the later Republic through Constantine. I've read a few dozen books on the subject and as I said, have a complete set of Roman armor. I once wore it while presenting the story of the resurrection from the perspective of the Centurion assigned the task of guarding Jesus' tomb.I love backpacking in the Sierra Nevada mountains of CA, word-working in the garage, vacationing in Maui, working out at the gym, and reading in the backyard under the usually clear Southern CA skies.I'm lead pastor at Calvary Chapel in Oxnard, CA, a church I founded in 1982 along with David Guzik. Some of you may know David. He's one of the finest Bible expositors on the planet. His Enduring Word online commentaries are featured in the Blue Letter Bible. Hundreds of thousands of pastors & Bible teachers all over the world refer to David's commentaries in their sermon and study preparation. Look it up at EnduringWord.com.David and I co-pastored CC for 6 years, then he and his wife planted a CC church in a nearby community. They then moved to Siegen, German where they lead a Bible college for several years, returned to Santa Barbara to lead the CC there for several years. David now leads the Enduring Word ministry full-time.Calvary Chapel Oxnard, where I serve as lead pastor, is part of a voluntary association of like-minded churches that began in the late 60's and the counter-cultural hippie movement in Southern California. Calvary Chapel is technically a non-denominational movement that unites churches around a core set of doctrinal and practical distinctives. If you're interested, you can find us at calvaryoxnard.org.Our fellowship has about 1200 adults and a swarm of children. We have 3 Sunday services and a mid-week Bible study. The hallmark of CC is that we teach expositionally through the entire Bible, verse by verse. We're now on our 5th journey through. The pattern of teaching we follow is that I teach 1 to as many as 5 chs on Wednesday night, then on Sunday, we take a closer look at just a few verses from that same passage in more of a sermon format. We cover 2 OT books, then a NT book, then rotate back to the OT. And go through the entire Bible that way.For those interested in my education, I have a Masters in Ministry & 1 in Biblical Studies. My education in the realm of church history is, as I've shared in previous episodes, not something gleaned from formal education in a classroom. It's born from a lot of reading and personal study. I've loved history since I was in junior high.The people of CCO know my passion for history because I use it a lot in teaching.Now for some more technical details that no one but maybe other podcasters, or those considering podcasting will find interesting. I'll keep this brief so as not to boor the bejeebers out of 99% of you.I record in my office at church using a Blue Snowball USB microphone. The software is Audacity on a PC running Windows 10.I write the script, usually a little more than 4 pgs of 12 point Font means about a 15 min episode. Then I record into Audacity, go back and edit out the gaffs, then run a Compressor and Normalize effect. Once that's done, I slap on the intro & outro. Export it as an MP3, then post it to the site.Some time back Lem Dees, a subscriber who'd become a friend, told me he does professional voice work and offered to assist any way he could. I asked him to record an intro and outro, which he graciously did. Thanks, Lem!The sanctorum.us website is hosted at Win at Web where webmaster Dade Ronan does an absolutely stellar job helping with all the tech stuff that I'm clueless about. Thanks, Dade!If you need a solid WordPress based web-service, check out Win At Web.comCS is a member of the History Podcasters Network. There are some excellent podcasts on the Network & I encourage anyone who loves history to check it out.CS is being translated into Spanish by Roberto Aguayo, pastor of CC Merida Centro. Many thanks to Roberto for the excellent job he's doing.At its peak, when CS was posting regularly, we had about 45k subscribers. Not shabby for such an amateur effort. That's dropped way off now since no new content's been posted for a while.While CS began as a labor of love and was able to run without a request for support, things changed a while back when I had to move to a paid site. So we started a donation feature. All the content is still free to subscribers, but donations do help defray the cost of the service.Okay. Back to our regular fare next time.