Illegitimate Scholar

In this episode of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast, I delve into the profound consequences of humanity's rejection of its natural roots and the impact it has had on Western civilization. With the increasing disconnect from nature and the accumulation of social constructs over time, our lives have become less aligned with our fundamental needs, leading to a constant state of cognitive dissonance. I explore various themes, starting with the influence of religion, contrasting traditional beliefs that revered nature with the dominance-centric perspectives of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

As monotheism gained prominence, the concept of control over nature evolved, culminating in the notion that humans are godlike beings exempt from the laws of nature. This departure from our innate connection with the natural world has resulted in issues such as the denial of sexual dimorphism and the rejection of evolutionary principles, as seen in debates over trans athletes and the disregard for biological sex. This alarming trend demonstrates how some individuals fail to recognize themselves as an integral part of nature.

Moreover, I highlight the rising mental health issues in Western societies, drawing attention to the alarming statistics provided by the CDC. The disconnection from nature, compounded by the limited exposure to the outdoors, has been linked to the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among children and adults. Despite the awareness of the importance of nature, Americans, particularly the younger generation, spend less time outdoors, adversely impacting their well-being.

The episode also explores the detrimental effects of hyper-processed food on our health. Western culture's hyper-individualistic tendencies have led to the breakdown of traditional family structures and a focus on personal desires rather than familial stability. Social constructs have further distanced us from our natural origins and moved us away from a balanced existence.

Join me on the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast as I illuminate the profound consequences of rejecting our human nature, urging a critical reevaluation of our values and lifestyles to ensure a sustainable future for Western civilization.

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In the world there are many countries, regions, territories, etc. that have overlapping land claims. Where one group claims territory that another claims. This can be two countries, such as border regions between India/China, Japan/Russia, Indonesia/Papua New Guineau, Israel/Palestine. It can be separatist nations like Chechnya, Catalan, Kurdistan. It can be new states attempting to rise like ISIS. It can even be organizations like gangs, cartels, mafia exerting effective control over an area. Land shifts ownership over time, and always has. We discuss today how land claims work, who decides the metrics for who has the greater claim, and how claims and knowledge are weaponized for geopolitical advantage. We discuss how in many examples of international recognition of different states the important factor is not the legitimacy of the land claim, but instead how a land claim to one state helps the geopolitical posturing of another. For example the creation of Belgium as a buffer state between France and Germany, longtime support for Taiwan over the PRC, and ultimately the pinnacle of the episode, modern current example, the poignant example of the support of the west of Ukraine against the Russian enemy.
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In this episode I challenge conventional ideas about what metrics are important for deciding success. I discuss what traits are often discussed like gender, chromosones, race, country of origin, etc. but I mostly discuss other traits that are heavily correlated with success and important metrics like if someone will go to prison, income, etc.
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———. “One-in-Ten Black People Living in the U.S. Are Immigrants.” Pew Research Center Race & Ethnicity (blog), January 20, 2022. https://www.pewresearch.org/race-ethnicity/2022/01/20/one-in-ten-black-people-living-in-the-u-s-are-immigrants/.

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We have a woman on the show for a first time. DEI score officially going up. Loved this conversation with Brooke. She recently left a corporate job and is moving towards entrepreneurial pursuits. We discussed a few things including corporate culture and its positives and negatives. We talked about her journey leaving corporate culture and what she plans on doing now with the experience and connections she has. She has a unique perspective and a way with people and I probably talked too much, should have let her talk more. We will hear from her again!

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Cultural Interactions, Linguistic Evolution, and Societal Unrest: A Deep Dive
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In Episode 63 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast, I am joined by Doc Brown of the Wandering Humanist. Join us as we delve into historical linguistics, the evolution of taboo terms, and cultural interactions . We explore the changing meanings of words, the concept of taboo deformations, and how languages change over time in linguistics. The episode also covers the history and struggles of the Sami people and their interaction with and cultural sharing with Norse cultures. Shifting gears, we discuss the chaotic Chaz/Chop zone in Seattle, examining the cultural dynamics and Do Brown's experience going there. This episode offers a comprehensive look at linguistic, anthropological, and cultural histories intertwined with modern societal events.

0:00 063 Doc Brown

00:42 Doc Brown Intro

02:37 Philology PhD

06:30 Taboo Deformations

08:25 Language Evolution

13:17 Taboo Terms

18:21 Animistic Cultures

31:33 Wolves, Bears, and Human Culture

40:03 Dog Domestication and Breeds

42:12 Dogs as Biotechnology

43:32 Woolly Dog of the PNW

49:32 The Sami People

01:03:26 Missionaries and the Sami

01:07:21 CHAZ/CHOP

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