In Episode 1 of Via Antiqua , we explored the crisis of meaning in the modern world – the loneliness, the alienation, the feeling of being adrift in a sea of distractions. We laid the groundwork for our journey, a journey back to the wisdom of Western tradition in search of an antidote to this modern malaise. Now, in Episode 2, we're turning our attention to something fundamental, something that shapes our thoughts, our perceptions, and our very understanding of the world: language . What's Happened to Language? Have you ever felt that something is… *off*… about the way we communicate today? That our language, particularly online, has become impoverished, simplified, and even weaponized? That we're losing the ability to express ourselves with nuance, precision, and beauty? In Episode 2, we'll delve into this critical issue, exploring: The impact of the digital age on lang...
Section 1: The Paradox of Connection: We live in an age of unprecedented connection. A few taps on a screen can connect us to billions of people across the globe. We can share our lives, our thoughts, our experiences instantly. Yet, beneath this veneer of hyper-connectivity, a disturbing trend is emerging: a growing epidemic of loneliness.