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#26 - The Builders of the Mystic Circle and the Fight Against Foolishness

#26 - The Builders of the Mystic Circle and the Fight Against Foolishness

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 In this episode of the Builders of the Mystic Circle podcast, Brother Jeremy Castle discusses the rise of stupidity and the decline of critical thinking in our society. He distinguishes stupidity from ignorance and argues that stupidity is a choice. He further criticizes the internet for becoming a breeding ground for misinformation and fostering uncritical thinking. Drawing on the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Brother Castle emphasizes how stupidity combined with authority can be manipulated to instigate atrocities and divides in society. The podcast ends with strategies for combating stupidity and promoting critical thinking, including asking questions, acknowledging personal biases, fact-checking information before sharing, and committing oneself to lifelong learning.

Suggested books:

Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
Examines how media, particularly television, has eroded public discourse and critical thinking.

1984 by George Orwell
A dystopian novel about propaganda, thought control, and the dangers of blind allegiance to authority.

The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan
A passionate defense of skepticism, scientific inquiry, and the need for rational thought.

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
A vision of a society where distraction and comfort replace deep thought and individuality.

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
A cautionary tale about the suppression of knowledge and the dangers of an uninformed society.
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