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I won't defend religion here as such, but whatever was happening in the Mediterranean basin in 1st to 3rd century wrt. the religion seems to be incredibly fasci
by SSLy 2y ago
I won't defend religion here as such, but whatever was happening in the Mediterranean basin in 1st to 3rd century wrt. the religion seems to be incredibly fascinating via the anthropological/cultural lens too.
- ysavir 2y agoMoreso than religion in other parts of the world at other times? What about the Mediterranean in the 1st to 3rd century makes it stand out to you?
- SSLy 2y agoWhatever was happening there at the time developed certain writings, which were then used during next 2000 years as means to project political power.
- spiderfarmer 2y agoI agree. It’s way more interesting to gain insight into when, why and how people in a position of power succeeded in abusing religious beliefs to project even more power. It’s quite fascinating how powerful that manipulation tactic was. And, sadly, still is.
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- ohgr 2y agoThe 800 years or so before that is far more interesting from that perspective. It was all a bit crap after that! I do wonder if things went differently we'd be 1000 years ahead of where we are now.
- SSLy 2y agoI can't disagree. The gaps are terrible.
- gsf_emergency_2 2y agoThat's a feature of good ideas (not mere hype). Otoh, there's no discernible gap between AI & cryptocurrency
- gsf_emergency_2 2y agoAthenians (early AIdeologues) being too successful for their own good, then dropping the ball like Sama/PG? Their neighbors learning the wrong lessons? Surely other places before & somewhat after had to grapple (in sword & word ) with the implications of extending the "FranchAIse". Like in the Levant, forex.