1. The Western Mind's Schizophrenic Split
- McGilchrist's discovery of hemispheric imbalance in Western brains
- Rise in schizophrenia cases uniquely in Western societies
- Connection between philosophical dualism and cognitive dysfunction
- The role of fear and power in maintaining this split
2. Historical Origins of the Divide
- Parmenides' dualistic philosophy as a critical turning point
- Transformation of early Christianity through Greek influence
- Development of power structures based on abstract authority
- Contrast with Chinese practical philosophy and Mandate of Heaven
3. Epistemological Differences
- Western reliance on unprovable axiomatic foundations
- Eastern practical reasoning and contextual understanding
- Gödel's theorems supporting Eastern epistemological humility
- The problem of fictitious historical vantage points
4. Colonial Legacy and Cultural Misunderstanding
- Impact of Opium Wars and colonial exploitation
- Orientalism and Western presumption of superiority
- Role of cultural mediators like Paul Mus
- Persistence of colonial attitudes in modern relations
5. Contemporary Manifestations
- Ultra-liberalism and societal fragmentation
- Chinese preservation of context vs Western decontextualization
- Belt and Road Initiative as alternative development model
- Growing gap between physical proximity and psychological understanding
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