Picking up roughly where we left off in EP5, we talk power dynamics and the way the world actually works, utilizing the incredibly rich example of the Israel/Palestine conflict and related protests. We also manage to tie in the Trump trial, and do a bit of pontificating on the nature of the Trump phenomenon as it relates to power dynamics - as well as make some bold predictions about where the US is headed politically and socially.
We also contrast reviving extinct chestnut trees with collecting crappers made of gold - which is obviously the highlight of the episode.
This episode will have a soon following supplemental episode we're calling 6.1 that'll further elaborate on some ideas and provide additional discussion/examples on some of the topics in this episode we didn't originally have time to hit.
"The idea of “natural” or God-given rights is an extension of the universal morality myth. It’s an attempt to codify the way you wished reality worked, against the way it actually does. Knowing that “god gave” you “rights” amounts to absolutely nothing in the real world. Gravity is natural because it’s everywhere and inescapable. Rights are the very antithesis of natural because they exist no where and must be artificially created by humans."
- Me, in my show notes
