Usury

The destruction of local culture is an all too common occurrence in today’s globalized world. In many places, traditional ways of life and cultural practices that have been in place for centuries are being lost as industrialization, urbanization and the effects of globalization take hold. This destruction of local culture has devastating consequences, from the displacement of communities and the loss of traditional knowledge to the erosion of cultural identity and the breakdown of social cohesion. Unfortunately, many of these changes are irreversible and can take generations to undo. (ao)

If a culture is squeezable by usury. Will it survive longer or shorter?

“Folklore has a moral center to it. Folklore is always, always, always on the side of the underdog, and children have a natural instinct towards justice. They feel indignation at needless cruelty and wistfulness about acts of mercy and kindness.”

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AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.

Me: Is usury a local culture destructor?

ChatGPT (jan23):

Usury, which is the practice of lending money at an exorbitant or illegal rate of interest, can have a negative impact on local culture. When people are unable to repay their loans because of the high interest rates, they may have to sell their assets, including their land and homes. This can lead to displacement of local communities, and the loss of traditional ways of life, customs, and cultural heritage.

In addition, usury can lead to a cycle of debt and poverty, which can make it difficult for people to afford basic necessities such as food, clothing, and healthcare. This can also lead to a loss of local traditions and customs, as people are forced to focus on survival rather than on preserving their cultural heritage.

Furthermore, usury can also lead to a concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few individuals or organizations, which can lead to a loss of community control over resources and decision-making. This can further undermine local culture and traditions, as well as the ability of local communities to shape their own destinies.

It’s important to note that not all lending practices are considered usury, and that it’s not always easy to distinguish between fair and unfair lending practices. However, it’s important to be aware of the impact of lending practices and interest rates on local communities and cultures, and to support fair and sustainable lending practices.

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1. Displacement of communities
2. Loss of traditional knowledge
3. Erosion of cultural identity
4. Breakdown of social cohesion
5. Industrialization
6. Urbanization
7. Globalization
8. Loss of language and customs
9. Loss of traditional livelihoods
10. Loss of traditional art and music

Wikipedia:

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folklore

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List of books:

1. “The Vanishing Languages of the Pacific Rim” by Osahito Miyaoka (2019)
2. “Culture and Imperialism” by Edward W. Said (1994)
3. “The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order” by Samuel P. Huntington (1996)
4. “Globalization and Its Discontents” by Joseph E. Stiglitz (2002)
5. “The End of History and the Last Man” by Francis Fukuyama (1992)

List of documentaries:

1. “Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance” (2001)
2. “Globalization and Its Discontents” (2002)
3. “The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream” (2004)
4. “The True Cost” (2015)
5. “This Changes Everything” (2015)

List of movies:

1. “The Gods Must Be Crazy” (1980)
2. “Samsara” (2011)
3. “The Gleaners and I” (2000)
4. “The Act of Killing” (2012)
5. “Babel” (2006)

List of series:

1. “Tales by Light” (2015-2018)
2. “Chef’s Table” (2015-2018)
3. “Human Planet” (2011)
4. “Abstract: The Art of Design” (2017-2019)
5. “Ugly Delicious” (2018-2020)

List of songs:

1. “Colors of the Wind” by Judy Kuhn
2. “Pata Pata” by Miriam Makeba
3. “Imagine” by John Lennon
4. “Graceland” by Paul Simon
5. “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley

List of artworks:

1. “Vanishing Languages” by Eduardo Kobra (2016)
2. “Culture is Not a Luxury” by Richard Hamilton (1957)
3. “The Displaced” by Ai Weiwei (2018)
4. “Paradise Lost” by Thomas Cole (1828)
5. “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Hokusai (1829-1833)

List of podcasts:

1. “Cultural Survival” by Cultural Survival (since 1973)
2. “The Folklore Podcast” by Mark Norman (since 2017)
3. “Lost in America” by The Atlantic (2019-2020)
4. “The World in Words” by PRI (since 2010)
5. “Throughline” by NPR (since 2019)

Purpose: to see at todays knowledge

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