Why We Should Listen to Putin Even If He Is Lying: Pragmatism, Peace, & The New Multipolar World

Did you hear?! LOVE is "in." And hate... so 2000-and-late.

That's my prediction, anyway, for the next 10-20 years. Or maybe it's simply a necessity.

We are approaching the two year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. It seems like conflict in the world continues to ratchet up, the possibility of a global conflict becoming ever more realistic and sadly palatable.

Is there another way? What new possibilities and paradigms are attempting to emerge in the world?

In this episode, I share my thoughts on:

-The tragedy of the Russia-Ukraine war and why I believe a pragmatic approach leads us closer to peace, not more conflict.

-The paranoia of the current world paradigm and why offensive defense is not a strategy for peace but a trigger for conflict and escalation.

-The flawed idea and "projection" of the West about other countries' own imperialistic ambitions and how this relates to spiritual maturity ("if you spot it, you got it").

-Leading by example - creating peace through peace, not through force.

-Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin - what was weird and what was right.

-The natural rise and fall of empires and the indications of decline.

-The new paradigm of multipolarism: not power over, but power together (competition as a form of cooperation) and how this brings us closer to our evolutionary destiny.

Thoughts on this episode? What points do you agree or disagree with? I'd love to hear from you. Send a message to: hello@the-middle-way.com

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