• #9 - Seeing Humanity in Others Starts with Ourselves

  • Oct 27 2024
  • Length: 17 mins
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#9 - Seeing Humanity in Others Starts with Ourselves

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  • In this episode of the Builders of the Mystic Circle podcast, Brother Jeremy Castle discusses the crucial topic of recognizing the humanity in others. He explores Aldous Huxley's warning on the dehumanizing tactics of propagandists and reflects on personal biases and their influence on our perceptions. Drawing from historical examples of atrocities fueled by dehumanization, Castle emphasizes the importance of learning from the past and counteracting divisive rhetoric. He provides listeners with practical steps such as everyday acts of kindness, self-education, respectful dialogue, and empathy to foster understanding and connection. Ending on a powerful note, using Maya Angelou's quote about doing better once we know better, he encourages listeners to make conscious decisions towards empathy and understanding in their own lives.

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