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EP94: Mimetic Mirror: Jerry Bowyer Explores Jesus's Eye Parable - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
A Bonus Jerry Bowyer Interview! *Profound insight awaits.* Former CNBC commentator, Jerry Bowyer, brings a fresh perspective to one of the most intriguing parables in the Bible — Jesus's Parable of the Eye. Documented in Matthew 7, this story is traditionally seen as a lesson on hypocrisy or forgiveness. Yet Jerry's interpretation reveals a deeper message about how we perceive ourselves and others, magnified through the lens of today's media-driven society.
This episode not only unpacks the parable but also sheds additional light on Jim Babka's concept of the "Conflict Machine," describing how societal structures foster division. Jerry uses his CNBC background to shed light on how the media thrives on mimetic rivalry, negatively influencing public perception and personal values. And memorable metaphors like "Mirrors vs. Screens" and an episode of Star Trek (the original) will offer you actionable insights, instantly applicable to your daily life.
Tune in to challenge your perspectives, understand the roots of societal conflicts, and transform how you engage with the world around you.
TIMELINE
0:00 Theme
0:43 Serendipity
2:39 As Seen on TV
4:04 Media driven by mimetic rivalry
6:23 To Be on TV or Not to Be
9:52 No News, Conflict over established facts
11:47 Taking a media fast
13:09 Networks obsessed with their rivals
15:42 Jesus's Parable, Beam in the Eye
17:39 How do you see me?
21:23 Seeing the mirror instead
22:24 Mirrors vs screens, and how to go viral
23:36 Epistle of James about Mimetic Conflict
27:37 Tears of the other tribe
30:58 Social cannibalism vs communion
Bill Protzmann is your moderator.
ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor.
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Show notes created with the aid of ChatGPT 4.
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