Historical shift from collective to individual happiness and two worldviews | Prof Jiang Xueqin

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Content Summary: Contrasts modern individualistic happiness (money, power, freedom) with historical collective happiness (community feasts, generosity, reputation). Presents two worldviews: (1) polytheistic - humans controlled by gods, no agency; (2) scientific - humans as synapses/memories with control. Explains why power prefers the second worldview: creates individual responsibility, makes people work harder, and prevents collective action. Discusses the concept of eudaimonia (flourishing) vs. modern pleasure-seeking.
🎙️ Lecturer: Professor Jiang Xueqin
🗓️ Recorded: 2025
📚 Full Lecture:https://youtu.be/lt8XLz78ZvY?si=_03qs8O_zpAWiQUg

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