Through A Glass Darkly

Through A Glass Darkly explores geopolitics, counterintelligence, revisionist history, and cultural warfare, focusing on the manipulation of perception and reality, criticism of movements and ideologies, and the examination of historical and literary figures and events from unconventional perspectives.

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Why Bret Weinstein should stick to studying tent-making bats rather than discussing political developments in Panama

1238 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Foreign Relations Global Development
  1. President Putin emphasizes the importance of adapting to a changing world, especially in relation to China's growing economy and global influence.
  2. Bret Weinstein's discussion on political developments in Panama lacks substantial evidence and overlooks historical context of American influence in the region.
  3. President Putin expresses concerns over the US using brute force tactics like sanctions and military actions, highlighting the need for a more cooperative approach in international relations.
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The Shaping of a World Religion: Carl Jung and The Land of the Dead – Descending into the Underworld PART VII

687 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mythology Psychoanalysis Religious Studies
  1. Rejecting Christian tradition has led to a craze for the occult, with initiation seen as conferring a new status and contributing to the world's renovation.
  2. Jung aimed to shape a mass religious movement based on psychoanalysis, seeking an elite to usher in a 'Golden Age' on earth.
  3. Jung's use of the Solar Phallus Man case to prove the collective unconscious is surrounded by questionable evidence, raising doubts on the scientific basis of his theories.

RTF Lecture Invitation: Guanzi- Introduction to 3000 Years of Chinese Economic Thought (Feb 4 at 2pm ET)

334 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Education History Philosophy World Politics Economics
  1. The Rising Tide Foundation lectures aim to showcase Chinese cultural dynamics and economic history to address misconceptions and lies about China and Russia.
  2. They emphasize the importance of gaining true insight into different cultures to develop critical thinking skills and combat misinformation.
  3. The upcoming lecture on '3000 Years of Chinese Economic Thought' will explore the origin and meaning of economics from a traditionally Chinese point of view.