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Nietzsche Discord discussion of Daybreak (The Dawn of Day) on Nov 10th

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We are having a discussion on the Book 5 of Daybreak by Nietzsche on Nov 10th, 5pm CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/10/26
16:51 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion of Daybreak (The Dawn of Day) on on September 29th

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We are having a discussion on the Book 3 (32 pages) of Daybreak by Nietzsche on September 29th, 5pm CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/09/27
17:11 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion of Daybreak (The Dawn of Day) on on September 29th

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We are having a discussion on the Book 3 (32 pages) of Daybreak by Nietzsche on September 29th, 5pm CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/09/22
14:58 UTC

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The Observer and the Thinker: Who's Really in Charge? 🌌

Hey everyone! πŸ‘‹ I just shared some thoughts on the relationship between the observer and the thinker within us. How often do we get lost in our minds, and what happens when we start observing instead? 🌱

If you're into exploring self-awareness and mindfulness, give it a read!

The Observer and the Thinker

What’s your experience with observing your thoughts? Let's dive in! πŸ’¬

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2024/09/20
03:59 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion of Daybreak (The Dawn of Day) on tomorrow August 25th!

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We are having a discussion on the aphorisms 61-110 (~27 pages 50 aphorisms) of Daybreak by Nietzsche tomorrow on August 25th at 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/08/24
17:28 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion of Daybreak (The Dawn of Day) on August 25th!

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We are having a discussion on the aphorisms 61-110 (~27 pages 50 aphorisms) of Daybreak by Nietzsche on August 25th at 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/08/18
15:29 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion of Daybreak (The Dawn of Day) on tomorrow August 11th!

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We are having a discussion on the first 60 aphorisms (~27pages) of Daybreak by Nietzsche on tomorrow August 11th at 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/08/10
15:17 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion of Daybreak (The Dawn of Day) on August 11th!

Interested in joining a Nietzsche Discord server? We're a growing server dedicated to the study, discussion, and debate of Friedrich Nietzsche and his ideas/works!

We are having a discussion on the first 60 aphorisms (~27pages) of Daybreak by Nietzsche on August 11th at 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/08/03
15:28 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on Carl Jung's book Two Essays on Analytical Psychology on Tonight July 28th!

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For the next VC, we are exploring further into Carl Jung!

We are having a discussion on Carl Jung's book 'Two Essays on Analytical Psychology' (Chapter 2 Part 2) tonight July 28th at 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/07/28
19:02 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on Carl Jung's book Two Essays on Analytical Psychology on July 21st!

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For the next VC, we are exploring further into Carl Jung!

We are having a discussion on Carl Jung's book 'Two Essays on Analytical Psychology' (Chapter 2 Part 2) on July 21st at 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/07/14
21:21 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on Carl Jung's book Two Essays on Analytical Psychology on July 7th!

Interested in joining a Nietzsche Discord server? We're a growing server dedicated to the study, discussion, and debate of Friedrich Nietzsche and his ideas/works!

For the next VC, we are exploring further into Carl Jung!

We are having a discussion on Carl Jung's book 'Two Essays on Analytical Psychology' (Chapter 2 Part 1) on tonight at 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/07/07
15:28 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on Carl Jung's book Two Essays on Analytical Psychology on July 7th!

Interested in joining a Nietzsche Discord server? We're a growing server dedicated to the study, discussion, and debate of Friedrich Nietzsche and his ideas/works!

For the next VC, we are exploring further into Carl Jung!

We are having a discussion on Carl Jung's book 'Two Essays on Analytical Psychology' (Chapter 2 Part 1) on July 7th at 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

Stop in by clicking here, and hop in general chat to introduce yourself - feel free to tell us a bit about yourself and your background, why you joined, and share with us your favorite book by Nietzsche/Jung!

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2024/06/30
15:29 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on Carl Jung's book Two Essays on Analytical Psychology on June 23rd!

Interested in joining a Nietzsche Discord server? We're a growing server dedicated to the study, discussion, and debate of Friedrich Nietzsche and his ideas/works!

For tonight's VC, we are exploring further into Carl Jung!

We are having a discussion on Carl Jung's book 'Two Essays on Analytical Psychology' (Chapter 1) on tonight at 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/06/23
16:41 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on Carl Jung's book Two Essays on Analytical Psychology on June 23rd!

Interested in joining a Nietzsche Discord server? We're a growing server dedicated to the study, discussion, and debate of Friedrich Nietzsche and his ideas/works!

For the next upcoming VC, we are exploring further into Carl Jung!

We are having a discussion on Carl Jung's book 'Two Essays on Analytical Psychology' (Chapter 1) on June 23rd at 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/06/16
21:00 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on Carl Jung's book Man and his Symbols (Chapters 1 & 3) on Tonight June 2nd

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For the next upcoming VC, we decided to step away from Nietzsche and towards Carl Jung! We are having a discussion on Carl Jung's book Man and his Symbols on tonight 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/06/02
16:18 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on Carl Jung's book Man and his Symbols (Chapters 1 & 3)

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For the next upcoming VC, we decided to step away from Nietzsche and towards Carl Jung! We are having a discussion on Carl Jung's book Man and his Symbols on June 2nd 6PM CST, and would love to have you listen in and/ share your thoughts!

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2024/05/23
15:15 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on The Gay Science (Books 4-5)

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We are having a discussion on Nietzsche's book The Gay Science (Books 4-5) on Sunday May 5th 6PM CST, and would love to have you!

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2024/04/28
16:26 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on The Gay Science (Books 1-3)

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We are having a discussion on Nietzsche's book The Gay Science (Books 1-3) on tomorrow April 14th 6PM CST, and would love to have you!

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2024/04/13
14:31 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on The Gay Science (Books 1-3)

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We are having a discussion on Nietzsche's book The Gay Science (Books 1-3) ~150 pages on Sunday April 14th 6PM CST, and would love to have you!

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2024/03/29
20:42 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on Genealogy of Morals

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We are having a discussion on Nietzsche's book Genealogy of Morals (Essay 1 and 2) tomorrow Sunday March 3rd, 8pm Central Time, and would love to have you!

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2024/03/02
18:51 UTC

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Will AI solve loneliness and/or replace the need for real companionship?

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2024/03/01
13:39 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on Twilight of the Idols

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We are having a discussion on Nietzsche's book Twilight of the Idols later today Sunday February 18th, 8pm Central Time, and would love to have you!

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2024/02/18
16:22 UTC

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Nietzsche Discord discussion on Twilight of the Idols

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We are having a discussion on Nietzsche's book Twilight of the Idols this upcoming Sunday February 18th, 8pm Central Time, and would love to have you!

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2024/02/11
18:18 UTC

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The role and influence of propaganda

Propaganda has played a significant role in shaping history, both positively and negatively. Understanding its impact reminds us of the importance of critical thinking, media literacy, safeguarding democratic values, and promoting inclusive societies. This new age of artificial intelligence should bring an era of enlightenment that may reduce the chances of recreating our past.

Some lessons learned on the power of propaganda:

  1. Shaping public opinion: Propaganda has been used to mold public attitudes and beliefs, often promoting a particular narrative or ideology. For example, during World War II, both the Allied and Axis powers employed propaganda to mobilize support and demonize their enemies. This highlights the power of propaganda in influencing public opinion and rallying people behind a cause.

Lesson: We should be aware of the persuasive nature of propaganda and critically analyze the information we encounter to ensure we have a well-rounded understanding of events.

  1. Manipulating populations: Propaganda has been employed by totalitarian regimes to control and manipulate populations. Leaders such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Mao Zedong effectively used propaganda to consolidate their power, suppress dissent, and create a cult of personality.

Lesson: Vigilance against propaganda is crucial for preserving democratic values and individual freedoms. It is essential to question authority, seek multiple perspectives, and safeguard free speech and media independence.

  1. Dehumanizing the "Other": Propaganda has often been used to dehumanize certain groups, fostering hatred, discrimination, and even genocide. Examples include Nazi propaganda dehumanizing Jews, Hutu propaganda stigmatizing Tutsis during the Rwandan genocide, or anti-Muslim propaganda fueling Islamophobia.

Lesson: We must recognize the dangers of propaganda that seeks to dehumanize any group, as it can precipitate violence and fuel deep divisions in society. Promoting empathy, inclusivity, and tolerance are essential in countering such propaganda.

  1. Manipulating historical narratives: Propaganda has been used to distort or rewrite historical events to serve political agendas. This can lead to the erasure of inconvenient truths, promoting nationalistic or ideological narratives that distort reality.

Lesson: It is vital to critically assess historical information and engage in a multiperspective approach to understand the complexities of history. Fact-checking, supporting academic research, and preserving diverse narratives can help counter the influence of propaganda on history.

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2023/07/18
03:38 UTC

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