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God bless America. Even pacifists are packing heat.
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Forwarded from The Daily Poor
We are in an era of rapid urbanization. More than 83% of Americans now live in Urbania, and the world’s urban population has grown from 30% of the total in 1950 to 55%, and is projected to continue growing to 68% by 2050. So, it's worth examining whether this trend aligns with human nature. Contrary to what we might expect based on the trend, the two prevailing metaphysical frameworks of Western thought—Christian theology and scientific materialism—both understand human nature in a manner which suggests that people would find greater fulfillment in less populated areas rather than urban centers.
Christian theology presents God's intention for humanity in the Genesis narrative. The Garden of Eden represents humanity's ideal habitat, where direct communion with God and nature was possible. The subsequent development of cities, epitomized by the Tower of Babel, is a departure from this divine plan. Thus, less populated settings offer a way to reconnect with God's original design for human flourishing.
Evolutionary science corroborates this view. According to modern scientific theories, humans evolved in natural, sparsely populated environments for the majority of our species' existence. Our physiology, psychology, and social structures were shaped by life in small groups within natural landscapes. Cities, with their high population densities and artificial environments, represent a significant deviation from the conditions that shaped our species. This mismatch contributes to the well documented lower life satisfaction among urban peoples.
Both perspectives converge on key points. Non-urban areas more closely resemble our natural habitat, resonating with our innate preferences and biological needs. Less populated regions also align better with our cognitive capacity for social interactions, as suggested by the theory of Dunbar's number—the idea that humans can comfortably maintain about 5 loved ones, 15 good friends, 50 friends, 150 stable relationships, 500 acquaintances, and 1,500 people they recognize. Our natural capacities are more closely aligned with life in small communities rather than the overwhelming social complexity of large cities.
Additionally, from both viewpoints, the slower pace of life in rural areas is more conducive to human well-being. Scientifically, it better suits our circadian rhythms and stress response systems, which evolved without constant artificial stimulation. Theologically, it allows for more contemplative time and a closer connection to the natural world, which is a means of communing with the divine.
The mass migration to cities in recent centuries raises questions about its underlying motivations. It's probable that many individuals moving to urban areas are not consciously engaging with questions of human nature or metaphysical frameworks. Economic opportunities and cultural attractions may overshadow deeper considerations about what environment truly suits human flourishing.
This disconnect between our metaphysical heritage—both religious and materialist—and contemporary urban living patterns challenges our notion of progress. What we often call "progress" in terms of urbanization is, in fact, at odds with our fundamental nature and well-being. The trend towards urbanization isn't progress, it's a march towards a degraded way of living that goes against and even violates our very nature as human beings.
Christian theology presents God's intention for humanity in the Genesis narrative. The Garden of Eden represents humanity's ideal habitat, where direct communion with God and nature was possible. The subsequent development of cities, epitomized by the Tower of Babel, is a departure from this divine plan. Thus, less populated settings offer a way to reconnect with God's original design for human flourishing.
Evolutionary science corroborates this view. According to modern scientific theories, humans evolved in natural, sparsely populated environments for the majority of our species' existence. Our physiology, psychology, and social structures were shaped by life in small groups within natural landscapes. Cities, with their high population densities and artificial environments, represent a significant deviation from the conditions that shaped our species. This mismatch contributes to the well documented lower life satisfaction among urban peoples.
Both perspectives converge on key points. Non-urban areas more closely resemble our natural habitat, resonating with our innate preferences and biological needs. Less populated regions also align better with our cognitive capacity for social interactions, as suggested by the theory of Dunbar's number—the idea that humans can comfortably maintain about 5 loved ones, 15 good friends, 50 friends, 150 stable relationships, 500 acquaintances, and 1,500 people they recognize. Our natural capacities are more closely aligned with life in small communities rather than the overwhelming social complexity of large cities.
Additionally, from both viewpoints, the slower pace of life in rural areas is more conducive to human well-being. Scientifically, it better suits our circadian rhythms and stress response systems, which evolved without constant artificial stimulation. Theologically, it allows for more contemplative time and a closer connection to the natural world, which is a means of communing with the divine.
The mass migration to cities in recent centuries raises questions about its underlying motivations. It's probable that many individuals moving to urban areas are not consciously engaging with questions of human nature or metaphysical frameworks. Economic opportunities and cultural attractions may overshadow deeper considerations about what environment truly suits human flourishing.
This disconnect between our metaphysical heritage—both religious and materialist—and contemporary urban living patterns challenges our notion of progress. What we often call "progress" in terms of urbanization is, in fact, at odds with our fundamental nature and well-being. The trend towards urbanization isn't progress, it's a march towards a degraded way of living that goes against and even violates our very nature as human beings.
Karen Needs an @AmishPill
At Costco, Amish shoppers going up to the registers with flat carts piled 4-5 feet high, spending $3K+ in one go! 🛒💸
Some people just can't handle sharing the space with big spenders. Karen must be jealous because she is leveraged to the max and doesn't have the spending power left over.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13601739/costco-store-concession-behavior-food-options-amish-customers.html?ito=native_share_article-nativemenubutton
At Costco, Amish shoppers going up to the registers with flat carts piled 4-5 feet high, spending $3K+ in one go! 🛒💸
Some people just can't handle sharing the space with big spenders. Karen must be jealous because she is leveraged to the max and doesn't have the spending power left over.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13601739/costco-store-concession-behavior-food-options-amish-customers.html?ito=native_share_article-nativemenubutton
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Costco store's concession for Amish customers leaves people divided
The internet is divided over a Costco store's concession for Amish customers in Pennsylvania.
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Greetings to our Dutchy brothers
Love Berks County. @AmishPill
Love Berks County. @AmishPill
Forwarded from 𝐙𝖔𝖔𝖒𝖊𝖗𝐖𝖆𝖋𝖋𝖊𝖓
White pill: The Amish have solved the White fertility crisis by simply unplugging from The Weimar
new chan: @zoomerwaffen009
new chan: @zoomerwaffen009
Forwarded from SomeoneWith Opinion
You can't be blackpilled if you know about certain white groups like amish, mormons, baptists, mennonites, whites from Orania (in South Africa) and etc. We definitely won't save Western civilization (it is not Western since 1945 anyways) but the future of the white race is ultra religious christians of german and dutch descent who will be the new majority in their respective areas.