Philosopy

So I asked OpenAI to summarize this book. Here it is. I’m listening to it now on Audible. I find it as proof of my philosophy. Let me finish reading and then TEST ME!

“The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity” is a groundbreaking book by anthropologists David Graeber and David Wengrow, published in 2021. It challenges conventional narratives about the development of human societies and the origins of inequality, arguing that humans have always had the capacity to create diverse and egalitarian societies.

The book explores the emergence of human societies from the Ice Age to the present, drawing on a wealth of archaeological, anthropological, and historical evidence. Graeber and Wengrow argue that human history is characterized by a dynamic interplay between periods of hierarchy and equality, with people consciously experimenting with different social arrangements.

Some key points from the book include:

1. The myth of the “noble savage” – The authors debunk the popular notion that early humans lived in small, egalitarian bands before the development of agriculture led to hierarchy and inequality. They argue that early societies were much more complex and that people actively experimented with different social arrangements.
2. Seasonal variation in social structure – The authors highlight evidence that some societies adopted hierarchical structures during certain times of the year and more egalitarian ones during others, suggesting that humans have always had the capacity for both.
3. The origins of inequality – Graeber and Wengrow argue that inequality arose not from technological advancements or population growth but from the conscious decisions of people to adopt certain social structures, often influenced by external factors such as trade or warfare.
4. The role of imagination – The authors emphasize the importance of human imagination in shaping societies, arguing that people constantly reimagined and reinvented their social arrangements, leading to the diverse forms of societies we see today.

In summary, “The Dawn of Everything” presents a new and nuanced understanding of human history, arguing that humans have always had the capacity to create diverse and egalitarian societies. By challenging conventional narratives, the book invites readers to reconsider the possibilities for a more just and equal future.

I have been quiet for most of my life. I was afraid and scared. Bad things can happen to little humans so it’s not unexpected.

But, I persisted. I kept going. Just like all of you are doing. We are no different there.

And, I made myself a Forge. Where I could develop myself. I’ll share a picture of it sometime.

One of the ingredients in my recipe (we all have our own recipes which we must discover!), was studying Krishnamurti, Marcus Aurelius, Tecumseh, Seneca, and others.

I tried to live each line of their writings. Here’s an example: “Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life.” – Tecumseh. I worked to find practical ways I could actually perform specific acts that were what I thought it meant for me as an individual. The one that has really got me was “Live each day as though it were your last.” I don’t know who was the first one to day it but Seneca and Marcus each said it I think.

So after working in my forge, I found what I needed to do. Write down my knowledge of the good and share it. So, I’m trying to get it all out before I die. Because if I don’t then it’s gone. We all have this knowledge!

Anyway, here’s an example in images of my daily reminders I use to make it so.