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Modern WisdomOct 23, 2023

#697 - Konstantin Kisin - Why Does It Feel Like Everyone Is Losing Their Minds?

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Men Are Lost, Can We Find a Way Out of the Wilderness

Christine Embry

many young men feel their difficulties are often dismissed out of hand as whining from a patriarchy that they don't feel a part of.

Douglas Murray

I'm going to do something which is very rare in the modern world, which is to not comment on something which I know nothing about.

Desmond Morris

He said like, when you dig up a clay tablet in Egypt from, you know, 4,000 years ago, you read it, it's basically the same shit that we talk about no…

Guest: Konstantin Kisin

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Konstantin Kisin is a podcaster, a speaker and an author. Despite living in objectively the best time ever, there is a common trend of people believing that the world is getting worse. Is this an accurate assessment of the existentially unfulfilling modern world, or is it fragile victims whining about nothing? Expect to learn the danger of pedestalising victimhood, Konstantin's thoughts on Theo Von being screwed out of thousands of dollars, his reaction to Sam Harris' viral clip on Triggernometry, why people still won't shut up talking about Brexit, his advice for young men, the problem with climate change discourse and much more...

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Men Are Lost, Can We Find a Way Out of the Wilderness

Christine Embry

The host references Christine Embry's article to highlight the struggles faced by modern men, suggesting that their c…

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Douglas Murray

The host mentions Douglas Murray to highlight his rare approach of refraining from commenting on topics he knows litt…

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Desmond Morris

The host references Desmond Morris to illustrate the timelessness of human nature and its expressions throughout hist…

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Men Are Lost, Can We Find a Way Out of the Wilderness

Christine Embry

Best for Individuals interested in gender studies and societal dynamicsOften cited around cultural changes and gender roles

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Trigger: cultural changes and gender roles

For: Individuals interested in gender studies and societal dynamics

Key quote: “many young men feel their difficulties are often dismissed out of hand as whining from a patriarchy that they don't feel a part of.”

The host references Christine Embry's article to highlight the struggles faced by modern men, suggesting that their challenges are often overlooked. This discussion ties into broader themes of gender dynamics and societal expectations, emphasizing the need for understanding and support across genders.

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Douglas Murray

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: commenting on COVID

For: Individuals interested in thoughtful discourse and responsible commentary.

Key quote: “I'm going to do something which is very rare in the modern world, which is to not comment on something which I know nothing about.”

The host mentions Douglas Murray to highlight his rare approach of refraining from commenting on topics he knows little about, particularly COVID. This philosophy is presented as a refreshing contrast to the tendency of many to speak on subjects outside their expertise.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: human nature and technology

For: Readers interested in psychology and human behavior

Key quote: “He said like, when you dig up a clay tablet in Egypt from, you know, 4,000 years ago, you read it, it's basically the same shit that we talk about now.”

The host references Desmond Morris to illustrate the timelessness of human nature and its expressions throughout history. He emphasizes that despite technological advancements, the core human experiences remain unchanged.

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Men Are Lost, Can We Find a Way Out of the Wilderness

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many young men feel their difficulties are often dismissed out of hand as whining from a patriarchy that they don't feel a part of.

Douglas Murray

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I'm going to do something which is very rare in the modern world, which is to not comment on something which I know nothing about.

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He said like, when you dig up a clay tablet in Egypt from, you know, 4,000 years ago, you read it, it's basically the same shit that we talk about no…

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