Hyper-individualism characterizes our society. It has led to the disintegration of organizations and a plague of loneliness. We need to rediscover our bond to others, its richness and obligations.
As usual, Joe, I agree with you, in this case, entirely. And how elegant your statement is:
"Reality, though highly complex, is uniform. No miracles, no supernaturalism, no interceding deity to change the course of nature. So I believe. I have long felt that this view of reality is both true as well as elegant."
Many thanks, Elizabeth. You have demonstrated in many ways your commitment to others and to the well-being of society overall. We can do little better than our example to others - and you have certainly done so.
Hi Joe. Loved this piece. Completely agree that hyper-Individualism is pervasive and detrimental to our culture. I’ve been thinking that the US needs some spiritual intervention (mass awakening), but not where even to begin. Feed everyone psilocybin? Standardize spirituality but make it somehow not religion? Make a new religion that teaches acceptance and cooperation? I respect your reverence for individualism as an ideal and speculate your proposed solution would be more practical and balanced compared to any of mine lol. What do you think are the next best steps for society? At the very least, these conversations are a start. Thanks, man.
I believe what you have concluded is achievable via Henry George's common property in land. aka the Single Tax. It shares the socially created values, which attach to the land, and it guarantees that individually produced values are kept by individuals and corporations. Mike Curtis
As usual, Joe, I agree with you, in this case, entirely. And how elegant your statement is:
"Reality, though highly complex, is uniform. No miracles, no supernaturalism, no interceding deity to change the course of nature. So I believe. I have long felt that this view of reality is both true as well as elegant."
Many thanks, Elizabeth. You have demonstrated in many ways your commitment to others and to the well-being of society overall. We can do little better than our example to others - and you have certainly done so.
Hi Joe. Loved this piece. Completely agree that hyper-Individualism is pervasive and detrimental to our culture. I’ve been thinking that the US needs some spiritual intervention (mass awakening), but not where even to begin. Feed everyone psilocybin? Standardize spirituality but make it somehow not religion? Make a new religion that teaches acceptance and cooperation? I respect your reverence for individualism as an ideal and speculate your proposed solution would be more practical and balanced compared to any of mine lol. What do you think are the next best steps for society? At the very least, these conversations are a start. Thanks, man.
I believe what you have concluded is achievable via Henry George's common property in land. aka the Single Tax. It shares the socially created values, which attach to the land, and it guarantees that individually produced values are kept by individuals and corporations. Mike Curtis
Many thanks for your interest and comment.