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Episode 44: When Good Ideas Go Bad: The Dark Side of Power and Belief”
Let’s Talk about the Deep Stuff
1 hour 17 minutes 58 seconds
7 months ago
Episode 44: When Good Ideas Go Bad: The Dark Side of Power and Belief”
In this episode, host Sean Kneese and guest Eric Sanchez dive into how powerful ideologies and movements, often rooted in noble ideals, can be manipulated for violent and authoritarian purposes. From the use of religion to justify brutal actions to the rise of nationalist movements that erase opposition, we explore how good ideas are twisted by those in power. We reflect on historical moments where pluralism was replaced by rigid dogma, and how belief systems, once focused on unity and peace, were used to control and oppress. This episode challenges us to think critically about the darker side of human history and the dangers of unchecked authority.
Relevant links:
https://www.historyhit.com/alexandria-the-city-that-changed-the-world/
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/24/world/middleeast/sufi-muslim-explainer.html
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-01-26/trump-free-speech-executive-order-critics-respond
The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Let’s Talk about the Deep Stuff
Off-the-cuff and candid conversations about the big topics in the world such as spirituality, philosophy, mental health, personal development, and political/social issues. Hosted by Sean Kneese, former host of BS’ing with Sean K.
