Why Tradition Fails

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Support the channel by visiting: https://brianholdsworth.ca/help Tradition Isn’t the Enemy of Progress — It’s the Prerequisite We often think of tradition as outdated, oppressive, or backwards. But what if it’s the very thing that makes real progress possible? In this video, I explore how tradition provides continuity, wisdom, and stability — especially for the working class — while so-called modern progress is often a disruptive, top-down imposition by elites pursuing power, not justice. 👉 Support my work through Real Estate for Life: realestateforlife.org Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Why tradition is misunderstood 0:29 – What tradition really is: a generational head start 1:02 – The myth of progress for progress’ sake 2:25 – C.S. Lewis on true progress and going the right direction 3:57 – The working class instinct for tradition 4:58 – Elites, temperaments, and why the powerful hate tradition 5:40 – Protestant Reformation as top-down disruption 7:55 – Historical examples of elite-driven revolutions 8:33 – Everyday habits reveal our traditional tendencies 10:34 – Why tradition fails and who really pushes progress 11:35 – The Church’s historical role — and its urgent task today 🔔 Like, share, and subscribe if you value reasoned tradition. Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: http://pauljernberg.com Podcast Version: https://brianholdsworth.libsyn.com/