Quote: "This should help you understand why the story you tell your children about the meaning of the world, about divine intentions in the world, and about the destiny of man is of such profound importance to the people of your culture. It's the manifesto of the revolution on which your culture is based. It's the repository of all your revolutionary doctrine and the definitive expression of your revolutionary spirit. It explains why the revolution was necessary and why it must be carried forward at any cost whatever." (Ishmael, 153 - 154)
Question: Is there a way to stop this effect without drasticly changing our lives as we already know them?
Comment:The above revolution that Ishmael is refering to is the Agriculturial Revolution which started in 8,000 b.c. and according to Ishmael hasn't ended only expanded. Why is it that we focus on destroying lovely world that "the gods" provided for us? As Takers, in this Leaver Taker society, we have created a mess to big for any one person or group of peopl to fix within a couple of years. Generations and generations of people may try, unsuccessfully to fight against the always there always ready Mother Culture, who has something new to teach or remind us of everyday. Is it possible for us to stop our Taker way of listening to Mother Culture and listen to ourselves?
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