I'm mostly speaking about cultural tradition, not political tradition. With regards to political tradition: yes, I agree completely.
When I speak about tradition vs tech, I believe both can co-exist just fine; however, that's also reliant on those participating being keen to the idea. It's a different topic entirely whether or not certain traditions are necessary, though. I would argue that many certainly aren't.
I still believe that cultural traditions should be observed when they serve a positive result either mentally or emotionally. That said, I don't think it's possible to force such things onto others either. In fact, it would probably turn into an inimical situation that would cause some serious backlash. So when I see people attempting to force certain things on others, I can't help but wonder if they realize they're essentially creating their own opposition.
I guess the best way to describe what I feel they should do is is: "Show, don't tell."
If the way of life they're so adamant is better is as great as they proclaim, then that should be self-evident when observing those who practice it. With many traditions in our culture, I believe certain ones are pretty self-evident — but it's still reliant on participation to succeed.
What's most frustrating, is watching the mendacious way that activist narratives malign certain traditions through media and entertainment. I believe if there's any single thing that's undoubtedly pernicious to our culture, it would definitely be consumerism.
I believe there are options besides a total collapse, but that they're nearly unachievable as long as there's not social cohesion by the population. I don't believe it's a coincidence at all that the rapid rise of intersectionality and identity politics came immediately after "Occupy Wall Street" became such a large movement. The social cohesion that was forming was an immediate threat to the "ruling class" and they responded by manipuilating society through entertainment/media and social media — almost weird type of acculturation where people were forced to accept a nearly nonexistent culture that was fabricated specifically to divide them.
They were incredibly successful as well. But all of that is a different discussion entirely.
I'm mostly speaking about cultural tradition, not political tradition. With regards to political tradition: yes, I agree completely.
When I speak about tradition vs tech, I believe both can co-exist just fine; however, that's also reliant on those participating being keen to the idea. It's a different topic entirely whether or not certain traditions are necessary, though. I would argue that many certainly aren't.
I still believe that cultural traditions should be observed when they serve a positive result either mentally or emotionally. That said, I don't think it's possible to force such things onto others either. In fact, it would probably turn into an inimical situation that would cause some serious backlash. So when I see people attempting to force certain things on others, I can't help but wonder if they realize they're essentially creating their own opposition.
I guess the best way to describe what I feel they should do is is: "Show, don't tell."
If the way of life they're so adamant is better is as great as they proclaim, then that should be self-evident when observing those who practice it. With many traditions in our culture, I believe certain ones are pretty self-evident — but it's still reliant on participation to succeed.
What's most frustrating, is watching the mendacious way that activist narratives malign certain traditions through media and entertainment. I believe if there's any single thing that's undoubtedly pernicious to our culture, it would definitely be consumerism.
I believe there are options besides a total collapse, but that they're nearly unachievable as long as there's not social cohesion by the population. I don't believe it's a coincidence at all that the rapid rise of intersectionality and identity politics came immediately after "Occupy Wall Street" became such a large movement. The social cohesion that was forming was an immediate threat to the "ruling class" and they responded by manipuilating society through entertainment/media and social media — almost weird type of acculturation where people were forced to accept a nearly nonexistent culture that was fabricated specifically to divide them.
They were incredibly successful as well. But all of that is a different discussion entirely.