Jung Hanna

EPISODE 21. CONSERVATISM

I shared the political thoughts in this episode. Since it’s election season in Korea(It is 12th April 2025 right now), there are a lot of discussions on similar topics—things like interpreting why conservatives act the way they do. But I think my take is the easiest and most intuitive to grasp. Philosophy professors and politicians sound too complicated on YouTube when they lecture. I even think there’s a bit of capitalist classism in how the privileged elites overanalyze things with convoluted jargon... Anyway, I’m pretty sure my perspective will resonate better. Because this is the thing everyone already knows deep down.
No matter how you interpret it, reality or the fundamental nature of things won’t change. The key is to stay aware, keep observing, listening, learning, and practicing so you can make the right choices for yourself. Humans are still animals, after all—even if we pretend otherwise. Accepting that might be the way forward.
This also ties into education. Korea’s current education system is deeply instinctual—focused on competition, meritocracy, and winner-takes-all dynamics (much like animals). Naturally, it reinforces those primal instincts. And if you’re wondering why conservatism is so prevalent among Korean men in their 20s and 30s, reading this alongside *Episode 20: The Role of SNS Algorithms* might connect the dots.
My dream is world peace. If I ever write a book titled “Too much thoughts” I’d dedicate it to that cause—This episode maybe give a warning label on conservative mindsets. If this perspective spreads widely, it could help. I hope… (Or I might get roasted into oblivion and disappear)
The latter part leans more into capitalism than conservatism. Because for the future episode, I’m thinking of tackling capitalism or the progressive mindset.