This concept carries real firepower, and is like the ultimate end of the seemingly endless debate between the universal and the contextual. Or in these new terms: uni-contextual and multi-contextual. This links up with trends between say progress/cosmopolitanism versus conservatism/traditionalism. Yet in this new paradigm every belief system is in the existential fight to become THE uni-contextual ethic.
The fact that it is something that has been happening, and increasing over time makes better sense than most theories. I can't help but wonder if this is what fuels anxiety in so many people today. An individual would learn throughout their life through exposure the various multi-contextual normative norms. But then today, if you spend too much time on the internet they can be extremely versed in the uni-contextual norms yet not know a thing about the multi-contextual norms. So one could better understand the normative rules of posting for mass audience, while not knowing how to act at a bar or a social setting.
This concept is so big and it's generating lots of thoughts. Great episode Derek, thanks!
My comment on why the uni-context tends to focus on the bad is this: In a "normal" context, people expect good and use the context to correct bad behavior. The uni-context is no different, people are trying correct bad behavior, just in a larger context. They are not just complaining for the sake of it.
The uni-context feels a bit like a genie, you can't put it back in the bottle. Once you have been exposed, you are perpetually living with it's mindset. Putting my phone away at dinner feels like an escape, but it is again selecting an optimal path based on the arguments I have read on the nebulous internet.
Thanks Derek, I especially love when you have guests like this who attempt to philosophize explanations for our current state of being in the world. Very insightful. I would love to hear a conversation between you and Paul Anleitner, who has a new book on story and meaning in the lives of modern people and how that presents in our media and art environments; movies, TV, books etc. absolutely up your alley.
“a “world openness” that we hunger after, where I’m not just going to do things a certain way because that’s how we do things or where I was born.” is a cop out. Is it not easier to live in a world with no rules than one with rules? Duh, humans have evolved to be “lazy.” That is conserve your energy for when you need it for survival.
You have expanded my mind once again. I will add uni-context to my list of words and phrases that comfort me, like critical ignoring and phantom obligation. Thank you!
Typo: deferential not differential.
This concept carries real firepower, and is like the ultimate end of the seemingly endless debate between the universal and the contextual. Or in these new terms: uni-contextual and multi-contextual. This links up with trends between say progress/cosmopolitanism versus conservatism/traditionalism. Yet in this new paradigm every belief system is in the existential fight to become THE uni-contextual ethic.
The fact that it is something that has been happening, and increasing over time makes better sense than most theories. I can't help but wonder if this is what fuels anxiety in so many people today. An individual would learn throughout their life through exposure the various multi-contextual normative norms. But then today, if you spend too much time on the internet they can be extremely versed in the uni-contextual norms yet not know a thing about the multi-contextual norms. So one could better understand the normative rules of posting for mass audience, while not knowing how to act at a bar or a social setting.
This concept is so big and it's generating lots of thoughts. Great episode Derek, thanks!
My comment on why the uni-context tends to focus on the bad is this: In a "normal" context, people expect good and use the context to correct bad behavior. The uni-context is no different, people are trying correct bad behavior, just in a larger context. They are not just complaining for the sake of it.
The uni-context feels a bit like a genie, you can't put it back in the bottle. Once you have been exposed, you are perpetually living with it's mindset. Putting my phone away at dinner feels like an escape, but it is again selecting an optimal path based on the arguments I have read on the nebulous internet.
Thrilled this came together! I loved hearing you two discuss. It exceeded even my high expectations!
Thanks Derek, I especially love when you have guests like this who attempt to philosophize explanations for our current state of being in the world. Very insightful. I would love to hear a conversation between you and Paul Anleitner, who has a new book on story and meaning in the lives of modern people and how that presents in our media and art environments; movies, TV, books etc. absolutely up your alley.
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“a “world openness” that we hunger after, where I’m not just going to do things a certain way because that’s how we do things or where I was born.” is a cop out. Is it not easier to live in a world with no rules than one with rules? Duh, humans have evolved to be “lazy.” That is conserve your energy for when you need it for survival.
You have expanded my mind once again. I will add uni-context to my list of words and phrases that comfort me, like critical ignoring and phantom obligation. Thank you!