Enlightenment
Discussed as a period where God's interference was lessened, leading to money becoming the new God and empowering transnational capital.
Videos Mentioning Enlightenment
The Deutsch Files I
Naval
The foundation of Western civilization, whose tradition of criticism is seen as essential for progress. Threats are viewed as internal ideological fads that deny this civilization.
#AIS: Joe Lonsdale on the problem with higher education
All-In Podcast
Traced as the origin of exponential growth in civilization and wealth, and the foundation for societies that value the pursuit of truth and competition of ideas.
Existential Risk: A Conversation with Toby Ord (Episode #208)
Sam Harris
Historical period of intellectual and philosophical advancement, used as an analogy for the current 'precipice' period.
Secret History #25: Capital of Evil
Predictive History
Discussed as a period where God's interference was lessened, leading to money becoming the new God and empowering transnational capital.