Digression 47 The intolerability of easy being

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A carefree life – sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? But what happens when lightness becomes a burden? In this episode I take you on a personal journey through boredom, search for meaning and social abysses. From a job that drove me into depression, to the scary developments of our time, to the question of why felt truths often have more influence than hard facts.

A digression that goes deep – and perhaps reveals some uncomfortable truths.

“The unbearable lightness of being“ is a novel by the Czech writer Milan Kundera. The book was first published in 1984 published. The film was directed by Philip Kaufman in 1988.

Topics Outline:

1. introduction

  • Welcome and presentation of the episode
  • What does ‘the intolerability of being light’ mean?
  • Short reference to book/film by Milan Kundera

2. Personal experience with boredom and sense crisis

  • Working in a library – a job without challenges
  • Consequences of Monotony: boredom, depression, relationship
  • Change to care for the elderly as a turning point

3. Social change and political developments

  • Review of the end of the Cold War and optimistic expectations for the future
  • Today's problems: rising rents, economic uncertainties, political tensions
  • Illegal Immigration and Social Debates

4. Social inequality and economic grievances

  • Improper developments in the housing market and social policy
  • Citizens' money debate and prejudices against benefit recipients
  • Wages vs. subsistence – what is the real problem?

5. Political division and media perception

  • TikTok, Social Media and Perceived Truths
  • Perception of right vs. left in society
  • CDU, AfD and current political events

6. The Role of Wealth and Influence in Politics

  • Large donors and conflicts of interest
  • Capital interests vs. social responsibility
  • How much power do companies have over politics?

7. Personal Reflection and Appeal

  • Desire for more social justice
  • Why It's Important to Vote
  • Final Thoughts and Adoption

The intolerability of easy being 

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Playing time: 0:33:33
Date of admission: 03.02.25
This episode is from season 4, there are a total of 4 seasons.


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Author: Sascha Markmann

Sascha Markmann is a creative mind with a moving biography – and a person who has rediscovered life after a stroke. After working as a paramedic and elderly caregiver, Sascha found his way into creative expression. As a blogger, podcaster, musician and visual storyteller, he brings together things that just don't fit at first glance: He combines his keen enthusiasm for technology – from self-hosted servers to electronic music production – with emotional depth and an oblique sense of humor. His contributions are somewhere between borderline, acid basslines and assistance – honestly, directly and with a wink. Guiding principle: “Audio-visual dullness with no usefulness – but perhaps that's why it's so valuable.”

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