You should get into some history mate it'll sort things out..I recommend Dan Carlins podcast hardcore history.
Also he wrote a book the end is always near..which I think answers your question..
https://www.amazon.com/End-Always-Near-Apocalyptic-Collapse/dp/0062868047
> In this model, the only thing that can create strong people is suffering.
What model? I read this article four times, I don't see any "model" being offered, just a bunch of one dude's opinion. Which is fine but...meh, dude (not you OP, the author).
Somewhat relatedly:
I just finished a book about this from one of my favorite podcasters, Dan Carlin: The End Is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses
The entire premise of the book hinges around a topic that comes up in the very first chapter "Do tough times make tough people".
My takeaway was that Dan's answer to this is "not really, tough times just breed a different kind of people in relation to different (assumed to be later) times".
Good book. Worth reading if you're into that kinda discussion analyzed through the lens of examined history.
Late to the party, but for anyone looking to learn more, I would recommend Dan Carlin's The End is Always Near. A fantastic book written and read by a fantastic orator, journalist, researcher, and (not) historian.
You can also buy old episodes https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/ and Carlin released the New York Times Bestseller so he is probably fine.
He has a book coming out as well.
Additional Links:
Supernova in the East I (1800s-1938 CE) - Direct Link, Remastered - 4:26
Supernova in the East II (1938-1941 CE) - Direct Link, Remastered - 3:54
A State of War - FDR Speech (1941 CE) - Extra Context - 0:03
Supernova in the East III (1941-1942 CE) - Direct Link, Remastered - 4:34
Supernova in the East IV (1942-1945 CE) - Preview - 0:01
The End Is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses - Book Link
The Hardcore History Omnibus Project - Post
Additional Links:
Supernova in the East I (1800s-1938 CE) - Direct Link, Remastered - 4:26
Supernova in the East II (1938-1941 CE) - Direct Link, Remastered - 3:54
A State of War - FDR Speech (1941 CE) - Extra Context - 0:03
Supernova in the East III (1941-1942 CE) - Direct Link, Remastered - 4:34
Supernova in the East IV (1942-1945 CE) - Preview - 0:01
The End Is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses - Book Link
The Hardcore History Omnibus Project - Post
Maybe sometime around his book release?
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He just finished a book in 2019. It's good.
For anyone who would like to order it:
I should send them a link to this book. It’s not bible based at all, but it’s fun history. And can be verified.
Link to his book for sale on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Hardcore-History-at-Extremes/dp/0062868047
Ostatnio Dan Carlin znany z swojego niesamowitego podcastu wydał książkę