017 - Corporations Place in Our Culture

Why an Italian Zoomer Converted to Buddhism

This is the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast and this week I interview Theravada Buddhism practitioner, Angelo. Originating from Italy, Angelo narrates his transition from Catholicism to embracing Theravada Buddhism, discussing its practices, impact on morality, and viewpoints on gender roles, compared to Nichiren Buddhism and Westernized versions of the faith. The conversation extends to Angelo's critical view on abortion, political, and social concerns through a Buddhist lens. I address Buddhism's nuanced relationship with modern ideologies, debating its non-alignment with fixed political beliefs and detailing its influence on topics like immigration in Italy. It contrasts the allure of Buddhism in the West, its empirical approach through karma, and the vibrant Buddhist community across Italy, enriched by diverse practices and historical ties, including those to Julius Evola. The dialogue concludes by underscoring the importance of exploration and learning in understanding Buddhism's role in contemporary society and personal growth.

00:00 Introduction 

00:35 Italian Roots

02:48 Why Buddhism?

08:19 Nichiren Buddhism 

20:44 Theravada Buddhism

24:40 Buddhism in the West 

34:03 Greek Influence on Buddhism

39:04 Greco-Bactrian  Hellenistic Art

53:20 Mahayana Buddhist Influence on Gnosticism

01:01:29 Pali Language

01:07:41 Forest Monks

01:11:23 Interrupt  Myself

01:11:47 City Monks

01:17:38 Moinkas in the greater community

01:21:53 Buddhism in Daily Life

01:23:02 Western VS Traditional Buddhist Practices

01:25:44 Abortion in Buddhism

01:29:05 Dharma as Politics

01:36:44 Italy and Immigration

01:48:02 Global Influence of Buddhism

01:57:25 Julius Evola

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Basil Neobactrian, a "gay" Celibate Muslim Afghan-American Anti-left Marxist. We discuss the New Right. We discuss The concept of identity being tied to sexuality at all. Hence the "gay". We talk about why he is an EX leftist and still considers himself Marxism. We touch on Marxist theory and its uses and discuss the Political concept of Materialism which comes from Marx. We talk about the two sides of leftism, including the "Conservatives". We discuss the Taliban and his experience with them and their position as an organization and now government. We discuss the Multiracial working class. 

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0:00 Intro
02:28 Reality is Now 2018 Twitter
03:40 Ex-Leftist
06:41 Sexlectics: Sexualized Patronage
08:40 Trans Discussion. Only on Patreon
09:34 Taliban
13:38 Afghan Culture
30:51 Black TM
37:00 Government Schools
39:56 Civil Rights Act Fail
43:38 Profiting from Identity
46:10 Relativity of Leftism
51:47 Multiracial Ruling Class
01:03:47 Marxism

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I, Samuel Urban, the Illegitimate Scholar talk to Rogue Philosopher, an American who emigrated from  New Jersey to Central Asia. The discussions center around his experiences of the distinct nomadic traditions, local business dynamics, religious beliefs, and unique practices like bride kidnapping, and the outlook on life in Kyrgyzstan. Rogue Philosopher teaches Philosophy there and wants to get closer to Traditional Life that he sees as gone in the United States. We talk about Marriage Practies, dating, the genetics and culture of the people there and their nomadic history. We talk about the viability of being a Passport Bro in Central Asia, specifically Kyrgyzstan 

0:00 053 Central Asian

00:17 Intro

00:46 Rogue Philosophy

02:50 Reject Modernity

03:49 Literature Professor

05:25 Children in Kyrgyzstan 

07:06 Kyrgyz vs Western Logic

10:23 Take the Nomad Pill

18:28 Trouble with the Law

22:09 History/Genetics

26:26 Dating/Marriage

41:02 Religion 

49:51 Why YOU should go to Central Asia

53:07 Pop Culture/Social Media

56:53 Assimilating in Central Asia

01:02:42 Eating Horse

01:04:31 Bean Selling Heiress

01:13:27 Future of Kyrgyzstan

01:18:56 Closing Thoughts

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Nordic, Irish, and Indigenous Cultures

Samuel Urban of Illegitimate Scholar has a Conversation with Nordhugr, on the value and preservation of cultural identities. We discuss the Differences between the Irish and Celtic Diaspora in the United States and Canada and the Scandinavian Nordic Diaspora. We Discuss cultural anthropology. The discussion branches off to address shifting cultural identities in America, focusing on U.S Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Somali and Muslim identities competing with her American identity and how other identities compare with each other. We discuss the contemporary issues of indigenous cultures and modern lifestyle, discussing issues like cultural erosion due to modernization. We discuss the relation of our cultural backgrounds with indigenous Cultural Identities and their relation. We discuss the Politics of Indigeneity. Finally, we end with NordHugr’s Documentary, linked below. 

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0:00 Intro

00:36 NordHugr

01:28 Reviving Tradition

08:14 Mayan Culture

11:25 Content Creation

14:11 Innate vs Social Construction

20:54 Language 

24:31 Irish vs Scandi Diaspora

33:48 Loss of Cultural Orgs

39:37 Cultural Tech

45:11 Politics of Indigeneity

51:13 Indigenous Assimilation

55:09 Anglo-Irish Conflict

01:03:38 Goals with Content

01:11:06 Relating to Indigenous People

01:14:55 Alt History/ Tech Disparities

01:31:15 Indigenous Sustainability

01:36:53 WE'RE LOSING RECIPES

01:39:32 Nord's Doc

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Bog Beef and Maarek of the Good Ol Boyz Podcast Join me to discuss Patronage and its relation to Cultural Anthropology. We discuss the breakdown of China in the 19th century, the difference between a Mafia and a Government and that leads into the concept of power and legitimacy in the post Civil War South, Reconstruction. We discuss power struggles between the Federal and State Governments and the dead concept of Federalism. We discuss how we know we are in historical moments and the diffusion of responsibility inherent in governments and corporations. We talk about how ESG makes corporations money and how the concept of the corporation has been altered from its original purpose. Bog tells us about Evergreen College being destroyed. I discuss the new NAGPRA rule changes, we end on Art Theft and Intangible value. 

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0:00 Intro
00:56 Patronage
08:58 China
16:48 Mafia vs Government
32:22 Reconstruction
42:43 Slavery vs Colonialism
53:26 Federalism
01:01:21 Historical Moments
01:12:00 Diffusion of Responsibility
01:26:52 Why ESG Works
01:32:57 Evergreen Fiasco
01:45:02 NAGPRA
01:55:16 Art Theft

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I discuss with Buck Mulligan, Irish nationalism and British Imperialism. Starting with the  Anglo-Norman Invasion to modern times, covering the influence of various invaders, the Irish plantation system, the potato famine, the Easter Rising, and the creation of the Republic of Ireland. We discuss the 'Troubles', the impact of paramilitary groups, and the Good Friday Agreements. Contemporary issues are also addressed; the effect of mass immigration on Ireland's demographics, potential economic forces, and the resurgence of nationalism in times of societal decline.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:00 Role of Nationalism in Identity Formation
00:43  Irish Nationalism
01:11 Anglo-Norman Invasion
02:03 Protestantism and the Plantation System
05:00 The Potato Famine/Genocide
05:50 The Emergence of the Irish Republican Army (IRA)
06:20 The Plight of Famine and its Impact on Ireland
09:29 Michael Collins
13:30 The Troubles
25:28 The Good Friday Agreement
31:12 The Modern Era
53:04 Economic Factor
55:21 Economic Disparity and Conflict
57:53 Language and Cultural Identity
01:01:16 The Influence of American Culture on Ireland
01:04:18 Modern Northern Ireland
01:06:40 The Future of Ireland
01:28:20 The Impact of Immigration on Small Irish Towns
01:34:46 Shift from Liberalism to Conservatism
01:43:07Inevitability of Collapse
02:04:52 The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
02:11:33 Closing Thoughts

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I discuss cultural diffusion, how how cultures spread over time. 

This is important to understanding why cultures change over time and recognize it when you see it historically or contemporarily. 

We discuss forced, direct, and indirect diffusion. These are the Mechanisms with which cultural diffusion happens. 

I then break down cultural diffusion to the five types, expansion diffusion, relocation diffusion, hierarchical diffusion, contagious diffusion, Stimulus Diffusion.

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My friend and I discuss our experiences during a bear hunt. They discuss the camaraderie and community aspects of hunting, the reasons people hunt, challenges faced during the hunt, and the enjoyment they derive from the outdoor activity. We also touch on human evolution and the role of hunting in it, as well as the public land advocacy group that Strollo is involved in, BHA (Backcountry Hunters and Anglers).

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Illegitimate Scholar repost of last year's Thanksgiving episode. Still relevant, Thanksgiving has not changed. 

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I go on the Unfit Statesman podcast. We discuss Israel, watch a few videos, he makes me laugh. 

 Topics include: the peculiarity of the running style of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, thoughts on various conflicts and debates including the Israel/Palestine issue, political orientation, religious divisions, and the relevance of wealth and its acquisition.

cultural anthropology to different religious scriptures and the impact of artificial intelligence on scams. societal injustice 

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