Crisis of Responsibility: Our Cultural Addiction to Blame and How You Can Cure It with David Bahnsen

Ideas Have Consequences

The world is witnessing a revolt against elitism, with growing resistance to big government, media, banks, and institutions. But what comes after these “bogeymen” are toppled? Is opposing corruption, bias, and cronyism enough, or is there a deeper issue at play?

In this episode, leading financial advisor and author David Bahnsen discusses the crisis of responsibility in a culture increasingly defined by blame and victimhood. He argues that true prosperity requires a return to personal accountability and virtue, with a focus on creating institutions that foster responsibility, rather than relying on external solutions.

Drawing on creational insights, Bahnsen explores the concept of imago Dei and its implications for human dignity and societal well-being. He critiques victim mentality, cultural Marxism, and calls for principled leadership over and above anti-elitism. This episode is a call to action for cultivating a society led by responsible, empowered individuals.

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1. Crisis of Responsibility: Our Cultural Addiction to Blame and How You Can Cure It with David Bahnsen (00:00:00)

2. Crisis of Responsibility and Cultural Addiction (00:00:02)

3. Theology, Responsibility, and Worldviews (00:12:13)

4. Individual Responsibility and Cultural Marxism (00:21:39)

5. Overcoming Adversity and Incremental Progress (00:32:50)

6. Rejecting Victimhood and Elite Misconceptions (00:37:25)