Age Tempers Anger

Summary

The article emphasizes the importance of wisdom and experience in recognizing and countering the manipulative tactics of power-hungry individuals who exploit anger and fear to achieve their goals.

Abstract

In a world fraught with global crises, the article argues that the collective efforts of dedicated individuals across various fields are being overshadowed by the noise of misguided anger propagated by the uneducated and manipulated. It highlights the strategic use of divisive rhetoric and fearmongering by those seeking power, drawing parallels to historical dictatorial playbooks. The author, Joe Merkle, calls for the younger generation to seek the counsel of the older, wiser generation, who have witnessed such tactics before, to discern what truly matters in life and to foster a life worth living. He suggests that by listening to the experienced, one can learn to navigate through the chaos and become a better person.

Opinions

The author believes that the global community is largely unaware of the positive contributions made by scientists, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, and activists due to the disproportionate attention given to the angry and undereducated.
Powerful figures are accused of using angry individuals as pawns to maintain control and wealth, with no regard for the consequences of their actions.
The article suggests that the uneducated, downtrodden, and discontented are deliberately targeted by those in power using a historically proven playbook of manipulation.
It criticizes the repetitive nature of these manipulative tactics, indicating that they have been used by dictators and autocrats throughout history.
The author expresses that the younger generation should be skeptical of the constant news cycle and seek the perspective of older individuals whose anger has subsided, implying that wisdom comes with age and the fading of emotional biases.
The article encourages readers to value personal growth, meaningful life experiences, and the pursuit of knowledge over the superficial and divisive narratives presented by some political figures.
It also promotes the idea that engaging with the content of experienced writers, such as the author himself, can be a joyful and enrich

Or it should

Now more than ever in this chaotic world, we need cooler minds to solve what appears to be unsolvable global crises. We have brilliant scientists, medical breakthroughs by the day, creative entrepreneurs, peaceful activists sacrificing their time and energy for the benefit of the planet.

Is the global community as a whole even aware of the efforts of these dedicated men and women?

The answer is simple. NO. They are drowned out by the chattering of angry undereducated fools. And these fools are tools for the rich and powerful. They are the blunt instruments of pompous politicians preaching selfish intentions while spewing hatred and anger.

They are no dummies. They know exactly who to target. They know exactly what boxes to tick. And their only concerns are their desire for power and their bank account. Damned the consequences.

The historical playbook for these dastardly deadbeats has been used throughout the history of humanity.

1. Attack the others (color of skin, spoken language, wrong side of the border, sex, religion, and the always popular they will take everything you own speech. 2. The “Follow me and your life will be richer for it” speeches. We will build better (you name it) speeches, we will create more jobs while failing to mention they will be all low-wage jobs. And let’s not forget these speeches are filled with vitriolic attacks towards those preventing this from happening now. 3. Perhaps the biggest tool in their toolbox. Fearmongering. If we don’t put a stop to this now our lives will be doomed speeches.

Repeatedly, history has proven this to work. Target the uneducated, downtrodden, the discontent, and those too lazy to help themselves. Every dictator and autocrat throughout history has implemented this playbook.

We have seen this in hundreds of movies. We have read it in our history books. And somehow we still find it surprising when we are faced with it. When the wannabe dictators stir anger to a boiling point.

This may come as a surprise to the younger generations, but us old and decrepit men and women have seen this a time or two. If you have doubts about what you see or hear from the 24 hour-a-day news cycle, find an old person and get their view on things. If you don’t have doubts you really need to find an old person. One whose anger has faded with time.

Then, shut up and listen. You may actually hear something worth listening to. If you are really smart, you may actually learn how to create a life worth living. What is truly important in life? What will make you a better person? What will enrich your life? You know, the things that truly matter.

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