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Tradition Isn’t the Enemy of Progress — It’s the Prerequisite
We often think of tradition as outdated, oppressive, or backwards. But what if it’s the very thing that makes real progress possible?
In this video, I explore how tradition provides continuity, wisdom, and stability — especially for the working class — while so-called modern progress is often a disruptive, top-down imposition by elites pursuing power, not justice.
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Why tradition is misunderstood
0:29 – What tradition really is: a generational head start
1:02 – The myth of progress for progress’ sake
2:25 – C.S. Lewis on true progress and going the right direction
3:57 – The working class instinct for tradition
4:58 – Elites, temperaments, and why the powerful hate tradition
5:40 – Protestant Reformation as top-down disruption
7:55 – Historical examples of elite-driven revolutions
8:33 – Everyday habits reveal our traditional tendencies
10:34 – Why tradition fails and who really pushes progress
11:35 – The Church’s historical role — and its urgent task today
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Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
Podcast Version: brianholdsworth.libsyn.com
Support the channel by visiting: brianholdsworth.ca/help
Tradition Isn’t the Enemy of Progress — It’s the Prerequisite
We often think of tradition as outdated, oppressive, or backwards. But what if it’s the very thing that makes real progress possible?
In this video, I explore how tradition provides continuity, wisdom, and stability — especially for the working class — while so-called modern progress is often a disruptive, top-down imposition by elites pursuing power, not justice.
👉 Support my work through Real Estate for Life: realestateforlife.org
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Why tradition is misunderstood
0:29 – What tradition really is: a generational head start
1:02 – The myth of progress for progress’ sake
2:25 – C.S. Lewis on true progress and going the right direction
3:57 – The working class instinct for tradition
4:58 – Elites, temperaments, and why the powerful hate tradition
5:40 – Protestant Reformation as top-down disruption
7:55 – Historical examples of elite-driven revolutions
8:33 – Everyday habits reveal our traditional tendencies
10:34 – Why tradition fails and who really pushes progress
11:35 – The Church’s historical role — and its urgent task today
🔔 Like, share, and subscribe if you value reasoned tradition.
Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
Podcast Version: brianholdsworth.libsyn.com
