Episode #17: Politics and "The Other"

In this episode of Fools and Sages, Boaz and Brian explore the 2024 election through psychological and philosophical lenses. They discuss "the other," interdependence, identity, media's role in politics, and the shifting dynamics of political discourse. The conversation also covers corporate influence, the role of elders in society, the material aspects of human existence, and the implications of encountering "the other."

00:00 Winter Wonderland: Snowy in New Mexico
04:00 Political Reflections: The Aftermath of the Election
07:57 Interdependence and Team Dynamics in Politics
12:01 The Psychology of Sectarianism and Identity
20:08 Understanding the Election Results: Misdiagnoses and Insights
24:56 Media Dynamics: The Shift in Political Communication
30:53 The Dynamics of Misinformation and Media
32:24 The Shift in Political Ideologies
34:50 Corporate Influence and Political Collusion
36:39 The Role of Mega Corporations in Politics
38:59 Trump as the Anti-Authoritarian Candidate
40:46 The Transformation of Trust in Institutions
43:12 The Role of Elders in Modern Society
45:40 Materiality and the Human Experience
50:28 The Genesis of Human Struggle
55:23 The Encounter with the Other and Teamness