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The West Only Has Pretend Heroes Like Spider-Man And SpongeBob

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1923 implied HN points • 29 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Critique Heroes Pop culture Media Society
  1. The idea of real heroes is missing in Western culture, as only popular fictional characters are recognized. People often point to characters like Spider-Man and SpongeBob instead of real-life heroes.
  2. Many individuals who truly stand up against injustice or the powers that be are ignored or punished. The media doesn't promote these real heroes but instead focuses on those who entertain or distract the public.
  3. The prevalent culture tends to celebrate superficial achievements rather than meaningful contributions. Most celebrated figures support the status quo instead of challenging it.

Alexei Navalny Lived and Died in Truth

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 5597 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Heroes Freedom
  1. Navalny chose to return to Russia despite the risks, showing his dedication to his country and cause.
  2. Navalny's life and death highlight the stark contrast between the free world and the unfree world.
  3. Navalny's bravery and sacrifice echo those of other victims of Russian authoritarianism, emphasizing the importance of standing up for truth and freedom.

Seeking part-time heroes

A User's Guide to History • 294 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
💾 History Heroes Monuments Philosophy Criticism
  1. Statues and monuments often commemorate individuals for their positive contributions to society, but can become problematic when their less-positive actions are later emphasized.
  2. Critics today expect full-time heroes on pedestals, but individuals have imperfections that may not align with this ideal.
  3. Adopting a part-time hero model like David Bowie's philosophy can help us appreciate individuals' good deeds while acknowledging their flaws, and encourage us to strive for heroism in our own lives.

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day • 176 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
💾 History Aviation World War I Heroes
  1. A team of aviators defied the odds by flying across the Atlantic from east to west in 1928
  2. They faced challenges like broken instruments and a blizzard during the 36-hour flight
  3. Despite not flying again, the crew of the Bremen were celebrated as aviation pioneers
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Shelach; Shabbos Mevarchim 2023

TorahRedux • 58 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Emotions Heroes Fear Courage
  1. Fear is a natural human response, even our greatest heroes felt it, it's not a weakness to feel fear, it's how you respond to it that matters.
  2. Faith and fear can coexist; having faith doesn't mean you won't feel fear, it's about how you act despite feeling afraid.
  3. Moving onward is essential; even after great achievements or failures, it's important to push forward, learn, and grow.

No More Heroes.

Trying to Understand the World • 6 implied HN points • 06 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Heroes Society Identity Politics History
  1. Society needs heroes to look up to and emulate, but modern culture often prioritizes wealth and fame over true excellence and exceptional achievements.
  2. In today's world, many young people are encouraged to admire those who claim victim status rather than individuals who have achieved greatness through hard work and talent.
  3. The decline of traditional role models has led to a situation where society feels the need to outsource heroism, often idealizing foreign figures instead of finding inspiration within their own communities.

Seeing (and Wounding) the Gods

Painful Signs, Or, Joel's Substack • 39 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
📚 Literature Mythology Epic poetry Narrative Traditions Gods Heroes
  1. Book 5 of the Iliad presents the first full aristeia of the epic, focusing on Athena supporting Diomedes in his opposition to the gods and victory over Aeneas and Aphrodite.
  2. Book 5 contributes critically to major themes in the Iliad such as narrative traditions, heroism, and the interactions between gods and humans.
  3. The gods engage in indirect conflict in Book 5, setting the stage for more direct divine confrontations in later books, emphasizing the importance of their behavior in understanding human messages in the epic.

Godzilla vs. Kong

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 03 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture Movies Environment Fiction Heroes Life lessons
  1. Godzilla vs. Kong movie includes themes of monsters destroying civilization and an ancient war between King Kong and Godzilla.
  2. The film serves as a reflection on environmental destruction and the potential consequences on humanity's survival.
  3. The concept of inner battles and choosing to nurture the 'good wolf' is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of inner strength and positivity.