416: Was Grandma Right? Is the World Going to Hell in a Handbasket?

Series Title: Making Sense of Current Human Ascension & Human Atrocity [Part I of IV]

In this opening episode of a four part series, Val and Nathan set the stage to answer one BIG question: How can it be true that evolution is unfolding "right on schedule" complete with greater light and truth than the world has ever experienced while also living in a world that seems more and more full of darkness and horror? 

In this four part series Val and Nathan do their best to "make it make sense" drawing upon principles of "transcendence and inclusion" that explain when things go right and "transcendence and repression" when things go wrong...not just at the level of individual growth but also at the level of civilization development. 

Note: for a deeper dive into this content, go to the primary source! Up From Eden by philosopher Ken Wilber. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and Series Teaser

00:36 Big Picture Evolution

03:17 Best and Worst Times

05:45 Individuals vs Society

06:55 Transcend and Include

09:40 Daughter Challenges Wickedness

14:17 Rational Minds and Growth

17:05 Modern Regression Fears

22:18 Ken Wilber Quote Setup

24:01 Humans and Evolution Paradox

27:56 Four Principles Preview

29:11 End Times Debunking Ahead

33:49 Wrap Up and Next Time