A good summary of what has become of the West. Check out the Native American concept of Wetiko. It is known by other names by many indigenous cultures whose existence depended upon living in harmony with the natural world. It is seen as a kind of mind virus where consumption becomes over consumption and evolves into cannibalism, where the society essentially consumes itself.
American author Paul Levy has written several books on the subject. This was the first: "Dispelling Wetiko: Breaking the Curse of Evil"
From the Amazon write-up: "There is a contagious psychospiritual disease of the soul, a parasite of the mind, that is currently being acted out en masse on the world stage via a collective psychosis of titanic proportions. This mind-virus—which Native Americans have called "wetiko"—covertly operates through the unconscious blind spots in the human psyche, rendering people oblivious to their own madness and compelling them to act against their own best interests.
"Drawing on insights from Jungian psychology, shamanism, alchemy, spiritual wisdom traditions, and personal experience, author Paul Levy shows us that hidden within the venom of wetiko is its own antidote, which once recognized can help us wake up and bring sanity back to our society."
I was working with bands when it came out. It was more popular than the album.
I went to a Metallica concert but never saw them because I got sunstroke in the beer queue. Since they're not likely to tour my city (or country) again, that was my missed shot. But older now, so concerts not of great appeal.
Well if you're going to be evil,be really good at it. I've always thought the devil to be seductive and really cool, like Don Juan and Zorro, in a vampire's body.
Thanks Mike. Just what I needed whilst brooding in my apartment, waiting for WW3.
What,me worry? I am Looking forward to setting up my Slightly used Cartel Arms and Equipment Store. With special deals every Friday for Expatriated South African Politicians
Brilliant.
I am sharing it!
Thank you.
A good summary of what has become of the West. Check out the Native American concept of Wetiko. It is known by other names by many indigenous cultures whose existence depended upon living in harmony with the natural world. It is seen as a kind of mind virus where consumption becomes over consumption and evolves into cannibalism, where the society essentially consumes itself.
American author Paul Levy has written several books on the subject. This was the first: "Dispelling Wetiko: Breaking the Curse of Evil"
From the Amazon write-up: "There is a contagious psychospiritual disease of the soul, a parasite of the mind, that is currently being acted out en masse on the world stage via a collective psychosis of titanic proportions. This mind-virus—which Native Americans have called "wetiko"—covertly operates through the unconscious blind spots in the human psyche, rendering people oblivious to their own madness and compelling them to act against their own best interests.
"Drawing on insights from Jungian psychology, shamanism, alchemy, spiritual wisdom traditions, and personal experience, author Paul Levy shows us that hidden within the venom of wetiko is its own antidote, which once recognized can help us wake up and bring sanity back to our society."
It fits well, and may be true, but my rebellion against that is because it absolves people from the responsibility of their actions and non-actions.
Sounds like you’re ready to run for office! You’ve at least got your campaign strategy in place
"Am I evil? Yes, I am," sang Metallica.
🤘 have you seen Some Kind of Monster?
I was working with bands when it came out. It was more popular than the album.
I went to a Metallica concert but never saw them because I got sunstroke in the beer queue. Since they're not likely to tour my city (or country) again, that was my missed shot. But older now, so concerts not of great appeal.
Moscow 1991 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsnxAVBGep4
This was the concert you missed? Damn.
Then again, sunstroke in the beer queue... Metallica would appreciate that story
Oh, no, I was just giving an example of a Metallica concert we should all have been at, the ultimate one. I missed the one in Durban, South Africa.
Mike,you really should run for office. You've got the passion for it.
I'm halfway there. Done the bald part, now to grow the horns.
https://youtu.be/B8s_1UcdoNI
Well if you're going to be evil,be really good at it. I've always thought the devil to be seductive and really cool, like Don Juan and Zorro, in a vampire's body.
Thanks Mike. Just what I needed whilst brooding in my apartment, waiting for WW3.
WW3 will come with or without you. No use worrying.
What,me worry? I am Looking forward to setting up my Slightly used Cartel Arms and Equipment Store. With special deals every Friday for Expatriated South African Politicians
Screw Substack. I'll dedicate myself to matching your ingenuity with South African Online Brides Who Read Books About Politics.
😃 😊 😀