“Why do I care more about people who look and think like me?” - Listeners reflect on the war in Ukraine

Summary: I’ve received many thoughtful and heartfelt comments on the war in Ukraine from my listeners. In this episode, I share their insights and add a few of my own.<br> <br> * 0:42 – How the stages of consciousness are arising “simultaneously”.<br> <br> <br> * 5:34 – The shocking strangeness of premodernity and its challenge to modern culture.<br> <br> <br> * 15:13 – “The world, even Russians, seem to be more unified and sensitized to the abhorrence of war.”<br> <br> <br> * 17:20 – “Why do I care more about people who look and think like me?” The challenge of moral growth.<br> <br> Thanks for listening – you can write me at <a href="mailto:jeff@dailyevolver.com">jeff@dailyevolver.com</a>, or leave a voicemail <a href="https://www.dailyevolver.com/connect/">here</a>. – Jeff Salzman<br>