In this 30-minute discussion, various relevant subjects will be covered, such as technology, consumerism, capitalism, entertainment, competition, and success. The argument presented is that these factors make it significantly more challenging for individuals in the modern Western world to lead a good, healthy life. Supported by research and ideas from renowned thinkers like Socrates, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Bertrand Russell, the talk advocates for peacefulness and tranquillity over more desired things like happiness and success. Competitiveness is denounced for creating a plethora of unhealthy individuals and interfering with truly admirable human traits, such as collaboration and creativity.
The listener is taken on a journey, one that is profoundly interconnected, and leads to tranquillity. Tranquillity is one of the seven precious treasures in Buddhism or one of the seven factors of awakening. The talk connects the dots every step of the way, demonstrating the importance of valuing tranquillity and, more crucially, how to achieve it.
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