I do think the “bro” cultural can be a little over the top sometimes, but I also think there’s something natural and good about young men getting together and getting excited about a purpose. By purpose I mean a higher purpose, like the restoration of something. This can definitely be misguided sometimes, and the internet has a tendency to indulge the worst of these fancies, but I think that the inspiration, especially in terms of personal responsibility as a man to yourself and others has been excellent. And the return to liturgy and orthodoxy is also excellent. I liked this piece a lot though.
That's right, any civilization worth it's salt channels this "bro" energy to higher things and our own is pretty bad at it right now. The internet is part of the problem but will likely be part of the solution.
As with any great technological evolution, gnashing our teeth at its negative affect on our collective psyche is of little use (even if I entirely agree with Haidt that the impact of social media has been so harmful to our kids). But it is here, and so the question you are grappling with is “how do we find meaning here?” Your spiritual/intellectual integration of ancient orthodoxy with online connection is a fascinating way to try to do that. Learning from your ruminations, keep them coming ... thank you!
Yes, there's no going back. Obviously there's a lot that needs worked out, kids and tech being near the top of that list, but barring a nuclear level catastrophe we are stuck with this tech. There's got to be a way to decrease the use of technology en masses to mitigate some of the negative effects and I don't see a solution outside of what people today would call religion.
I do think the “bro” cultural can be a little over the top sometimes, but I also think there’s something natural and good about young men getting together and getting excited about a purpose. By purpose I mean a higher purpose, like the restoration of something. This can definitely be misguided sometimes, and the internet has a tendency to indulge the worst of these fancies, but I think that the inspiration, especially in terms of personal responsibility as a man to yourself and others has been excellent. And the return to liturgy and orthodoxy is also excellent. I liked this piece a lot though.
That's right, any civilization worth it's salt channels this "bro" energy to higher things and our own is pretty bad at it right now. The internet is part of the problem but will likely be part of the solution.
I appreciate your optimism about the solutions the internet can offer. Feels like most people only condemn it.
As with any great technological evolution, gnashing our teeth at its negative affect on our collective psyche is of little use (even if I entirely agree with Haidt that the impact of social media has been so harmful to our kids). But it is here, and so the question you are grappling with is “how do we find meaning here?” Your spiritual/intellectual integration of ancient orthodoxy with online connection is a fascinating way to try to do that. Learning from your ruminations, keep them coming ... thank you!
Yes, there's no going back. Obviously there's a lot that needs worked out, kids and tech being near the top of that list, but barring a nuclear level catastrophe we are stuck with this tech. There's got to be a way to decrease the use of technology en masses to mitigate some of the negative effects and I don't see a solution outside of what people today would call religion.
Thanks for reading!