The piece argues the traditional hero as warrior is obsolete and harmful in a peaceful, interconnected world. It calls for elevating the builder/explorer as the cultural model that channels ambition against nature and toward constructive projects. This archetype shift would reshape education, media, and status systems.
— Recasting society’s hero from fighter to builder reframes how we motivate talent and legitimize large projects across technology and governance.
Jason Crawford
2025.10.10
100% relevant
“The fighter is no longer admired… this is not, nor should it be, the main archetype for aspiring heroes today,” followed by a call for a new frontier and grand project.
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