- Understanding Violence Through Purpose
How warped sense of purpose leads to terrorism and violence
- The Jukebox of Time and Loss
Why we never truly "lose" anyone in the aerial view perspective
- Handling Tragedy
Keeping loss in perspective while honoring grief
- Media's Role in Anxiety
How constant news cycles amplify societal stress
- Changing Societal Norms
Evidence that perspectives can shift dramatically (gay marriage example)
- Everyday Kindness
Treating service workers and contractors with respect as practice for selflessness
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What Are We To Make of Evil?
About this Episode
Recorded just after the tragic New Orleans terrorist attack, this timely episode addresses how to maintain inner peace during societal chaos and personal tragedy. Dr. Mark Klein and Enid Borden explore why violence occurs, how understanding purpose can help prevent it, and practical ways to cope with loss and anxiety in a turbulent world. The discussion extends to everyday interactions, showing how treating everyone with dignity - from contractors to strangers - reflects the evolution from selfish to selfless that defines our purpose. This episode demonstrates the aerial view's real-world application during humanity's darkest moments.