Sometimes I think the main problem we face is simply that being reasonable & evidence based, moderate, charitable and broadly liberal is boring. Much more invigorating to throw yourself into a cause & have goodies & baddies.
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No-one wants to watch a film abt 2 sets of largely reasonable ppl who disagree on an issue which is then resolved by persuasion, negotiation & compromise. Our nature seeks villains & heroes & is only satisfied by the utter destruction of the former resulting in happily ever after
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This is one reason I am not convinced that seeing things in terms of grand myths & archetypes is the way to go. Yes, it appeals to our nature & yes, it can even inspire us to be the best version of ourselves but can it facilitate addressing the social world as it is?
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I generally agree but then would contend that the majority among us utilize religion(s) as supreme purveyor of a given worldview. Thus myths, symbolism and their falsities seem to show high importance among our populations.
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Well, I wouldn't be arguing that we shouldn't do this if I didn't think we were doing it to a significant extent. Genuine belief in religious narratives isn't common in the UK but we still manage to find our myths and symbols.
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And therefore, perhaps that demonstrates precisely why they're important, i.e. even people who consciously reject religion/myth still subconsciously find substitutes for them that satisfy their storytelling, archetype-driven brains.
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