Anomie Patrol

Lessons from the Greatest Generation s1 ep3

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In this session around the fire of the anomie patrol ranger discusses the resolve of the “greatest generation”. Learn what attributes they possessed and what made them “great”. A few stories get told that were handed down in ranger’s family history from that time period. From there, the topic moves to some of the contemporary lies that surround the concept of “truth”. Then, as always, ranger hands out some practical steps to increase independent thought and grow personal agency.

Highlights:

The Veneration of Normal

  • Understanding the greatest generation
  • The world events that forged the greatest generation
  • Personal stories handed down to me from my grandparents
  • The attitudes and beliefs of the greatest generation

    • The lie of the day

  • (the lie) There is no such thing as absolute truth
  • The difference between subjective and objective truth
  • What the contemporary world is (subtly) saying about truth
  • Why is there such a push to water down the concept of absolute truth?
  • The results of postmodern views on truth
  • How a “normal” individual must view truth
  • Some warnings about the quest to seek truth

    • Some practical steps to re-take your personal agency

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