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Pop Culture Mysticism
“Popular culture” is a term we use for the broad spectrum of practices, beliefs, objects, and phenomena that are prevalent in society at a given time, particularly in Western culture since the mid-20th century. It encompasses the most immediate and contemporary aspects of our lives, often disseminated through mass media and driven by the interests, preferences, and trends of the general population. Pop culture (modern fast paced life has to have a shorter version of “popular”) is dynamic, reflecting the changing tastes, innovations, and societal norms of the day. Pop culture is marked by its accessibility to a wide audience. It includes music, television, movies, fashion, technology, and more, offering…
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Afraid of Commitment | Sull Diyan Gallan
A moral decline, particularly the failure to uphold commitments, initiates a cascade of other societal and civilizational issues. Character—embodied in traits such as honesty, integrity, and reliability—is foundational to the health and sustainability of a society. When individuals fail to keep their commitments, it reflects a deeper erosion of these core values, leading to various forms of moral and social decay. Individual virtues play. a very important role in maintaining the social fabric and moral compass of civilizations, and rectifying such declines in character is essential for addressing broader societal challenges.
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Sull Kaak’s Podcast – Season 3 – Schools Have Failed
In this series we delve into abject failure of schools in being able to deliver any fruitful results of any value. This series is a commentary on two essays published in The Atlantic, 1. The Defeat of the Schools and 2. The Reform of the Schools, written by by James L. Mursell. Trailer: Episodes: The Purpose of Schools | Sull Kaak’s Podcast | S03E01 Embark on a thought-provoking journey in the inaugural episode, ‘The Purpose of Schools.’ Delve into the dichotomy between perceived and actual objectives in education, where the conventional apparatus often prioritises curriculum mastery over genuine understanding. Uncover the subtle yet profound implications of this paradigm shift, challenging…
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Ancient Religiosity and Modern Atheism
Environment has an effect on every living organism in varying degrees. Yet the study of human social evolution has demonstrated conclusively that human beings have always been relatively free from the effect of their environment as compared to other creations. This is as true for ancient times as it is for today. This is important because many people think that the ancient reverence came out of fear of what could impact lives and even end them. Modern anthropologists have increasingly come to the belief that ancient humans were keen observers of nature and natural phenomenon. It was not that they only perceived nature mystically, entangled with it, challenged by it,…
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Sull Kaak’s Podcast – Season 2 – How to Read a Book
This is a commentary on my summary of the classic written by Adler and Doren “How to Read a Book”.. The topic has been covered in 11 parts. Click the titles below the trailer to visit the individual pages. Information Destroys Learning | Sull Kaak’s Podcast | S02E01 The fundamental problem that lies beneath almost every issue plaguing the human society in these days and times is somehow related with the ideas of knowledge and education. The massive information explosion and the fast media through which it can flow have made knowledge very easy to acquire, or so it may seem. Listen to this episode to see how information explosion…
Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment
