This is my fairly gross simplification of a lot of Eastern philosophy, and it is antithetical to the “Western memeplex” of achievement and progress.
Arguably, this isn’t very far from Stoic doctrine. Needless to say, calling Stoic doctrine “antithetical to the Western memeplex” is a bit of a stretch. Also, similar ideas can be found within Christian teachings, which, as far as I can tell, is the most important Western religion.
Arguably, this isn’t very far from Stoic doctrine. Needless to say, calling Stoic doctrine “antithetical to the Western memeplex” is a bit of a stretch. Also, similar ideas can be found within Christian teachings, which, as far as I can tell, is the most important Western religion.