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Folks: It's time to evolve ideas. You know, evolution didn't end with us growing thumbs. You do know that, right? Didn't end there. We're at the point, now, where we're going to have to evolve ideas. The reason the world is so fucked up is we're undergoing evolution. And the reason our institutions, our traditional religions, are all crumbling, is because : they're no longer relevant. They're no longer relevant. So it's time for us to create a new philosophy and perhaps even a new religion, you see. And that's okay 'cause that's our right, 'cause we are free children of God with minds who can imagine anything, and that's kind of our role.

Bill Hicks#69

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Hicks suggests humanity must evolve its ideas and philosophies because old institutions and religions no longer solve modern problems.
In plain terms
We need new ideas because old beliefs are outdated and causing problems.
What can you take from it?
Progress requires updating belief systems to match current reality.

Where it applies

  • cultural criticism
  • spiritual seeking
  • reform

Putting it to work

  • rethinking traditions
  • creating new values

Questions to consider

  • Are old beliefs holding us back?
  • How would you design a modern philosophy?

Another view

Old institutions often provide stability and community that new ones may lack.

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