Karmic responsibility
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Jordan Harbinger discusses the concept of "karmic responsibility" in the context of its role in beliefs and its potential harmful effects. He highlights the concept primarily in a conversation with Julian Walker on an episode titled .
Jordan criticizes the belief that misfortunes are a result of one's actions in this life or past lives, questioning the fairness of such ideas, especially when applied to suffering populations like starving children in war-torn areas. He finds explanations that suggest individuals brought such misfortunes on themselves to be inadequate and potentially dangerous 1.
In the same episode, Julian and Jordan delve deeper into how these beliefs can create a fertile ground for harmful ideologies, particularly within communities like yoga and wellness industries. They critique how spiritual narratives can mask exploitation and injury, suggesting people may turn to such beliefs due to existential anxieties and lack of control in their lives 2.
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