When Sebastian Junger wrote his book 'Tribe', I remember reading an interview where he talked about this. He shared a story where he talked with a woman who had been in Sarajevo when it fell. Many horrific things happened during that time - my FIL's nurse was there and told me some pretty hair raising stuff. But for all the horror, when it was over, the people missed it. Junger shared that the woman felt somewhat strange saying that, but he noted that she lowered her eyes and quietly said 'we were better to one another' it is an interesting sociological phenomenon - that when life is at its worst, people can be at their best.
That's exactly what this book referenced. From multiple events over a wide span of time, it universally showed that people found themselves and became "human" again. Joy amidst the rubble of their former lives. Government's only role in these scenarios is to restore the previous conditions of competition, selfishness and class divisions. This book upended many of my beliefs.
Thanks for your book recommendation and story.
Not sure if you're being sarcastic, but I agree with the premise.
As someone with a handful of medical NDEs under my belt I've found them instrumental in learning to be a better, God fearing/loving person as well as well as super helpful as personal ammunition against this pathetic COVID scare. Super glad I've had them. Realize they work. Wouldn't wish them on anyone who doesn't need them. And am very interested in, and glad to hear, the sociological studies mentioned above.
God works in such mysterious ways, especially when he wants you to learn something. :)
When Sebastian Junger wrote his book 'Tribe', I remember reading an interview where he talked about this. He shared a story where he talked with a woman who had been in Sarajevo when it fell. Many horrific things happened during that time - my FIL's nurse was there and told me some pretty hair raising stuff. But for all the horror, when it was over, the people missed it. Junger shared that the woman felt somewhat strange saying that, but he noted that she lowered her eyes and quietly said 'we were better to one another' it is an interesting sociological phenomenon - that when life is at its worst, people can be at their best.
That's exactly what this book referenced. From multiple events over a wide span of time, it universally showed that people found themselves and became "human" again. Joy amidst the rubble of their former lives. Government's only role in these scenarios is to restore the previous conditions of competition, selfishness and class divisions. This book upended many of my beliefs. Thanks for your book recommendation and story.
Great mini thread, and resources from both of you. Thanks for keeping it classy.
WWG1WGA!
Not sure if you're being sarcastic, but I agree with the premise.
As someone with a handful of medical NDEs under my belt I've found them instrumental in learning to be a better, God fearing/loving person as well as well as super helpful as personal ammunition against this pathetic COVID scare. Super glad I've had them. Realize they work. Wouldn't wish them on anyone who doesn't need them. And am very interested in, and glad to hear, the sociological studies mentioned above.
God works in such mysterious ways, especially when he wants you to learn something. :)