Di episode kali ini kita ngomongin soal tradisi vs modernitas. Kenapa tradisi itu kadang masuk akal atau gak masuk akal. Contoh dari budaya Asia dan Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Sedikit ngomongin soal WWII, pemilu AS 2024, dan gaya kepemimpinan Obama dan Sun Wukong.
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In this episode we talk about traditions vs modernity, specifically when is it appropriate to embrace modernity and reject tradition. Specific examples in Brazilian jiu jitsu, Asian cultures (East Asian and Southeast Asian).
We go on a tangent and talk a little bit about WWII, US elections, and leadership qualities.
(00:00) Intro
(01:05) How would you compare tradition vs modernity
(02:30) Did you know Singapore has a president?
(05:45) When do you draw the boundary between rejecting tradition and embracing modernity
(06:16) Discussing the why behind traditions
(10:18) Tradition of seniority in East Asian culture – Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 case
(14:35) Is there a rationale behind traditions? The problem is following traditions blindly
(19:30) Old school vs new school mentality in BJJ schools
(20:45) Traditions in Chinese new year
(26:13) When traditions become “harmful”
(32:00) Speculations on Southeast Asian old wives’ tales origins
(33:42) “Cultural appropriation” and gatekeeping
(43:15) Kenapa lagu Bengawan Solo terkenal di seluruh Asia
(44:55) Sometimes good stuff come from bad places
(50:57) Pendapat sedikit soal 2024 US elections
(55:54) Sun Wukong and what can we learn about leadership