also comes with anxieties and fears. I don’t think people realize the cost they pay for it, and that it is easier to be sucked into conformity than to fight for the freedoms they take for granted. Thanks for another wonderful post Allan!
Thank you so much for bringing up Fromm. he is a great author! And his understanding of freedom is so relevant today. It is so interesting that so many lovers of freedom and liberty are on the way to sell their soul (or already have) to a wanna be dictator. I think psychologist and soul workers need to understand better what really goes on in the communal psyche, as you show so well regarding to Fromm. The demagogues of our time play on their fears and thus healing the heart of a single individual is an political act! Thank you 🙏
Your point is well taken. I'm 85 years old - I see a very different world than the one I grew up in - the good, the bad, and everything else. A part of me would like to be back in the 50's which seemed to be a much gentler time - but that's not where we are and we either adjust or . . .
I like how you highlight “freedom”
also comes with anxieties and fears. I don’t think people realize the cost they pay for it, and that it is easier to be sucked into conformity than to fight for the freedoms they take for granted. Thanks for another wonderful post Allan!
Thank you.
Thank you so much for bringing up Fromm. he is a great author! And his understanding of freedom is so relevant today. It is so interesting that so many lovers of freedom and liberty are on the way to sell their soul (or already have) to a wanna be dictator. I think psychologist and soul workers need to understand better what really goes on in the communal psyche, as you show so well regarding to Fromm. The demagogues of our time play on their fears and thus healing the heart of a single individual is an political act! Thank you 🙏
We fully agree and thank you for your comment
Your point is well taken. I'm 85 years old - I see a very different world than the one I grew up in - the good, the bad, and everything else. A part of me would like to be back in the 50's which seemed to be a much gentler time - but that's not where we are and we either adjust or . . .
Janice, at age 81 I know exactly what you mean
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Excellent article. I've long been an admirer of the writings of Fromm.