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Is Modern Society Broken? Purpose, Power and the Search for Meaning (ep. 246)
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- May 18, 2026
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Summary
Is modern society giving people purpose or taking it away? In this episode of the WS Podcast, Wojtek sits down with BJJ coach Ronan Foley for a deep conversation on identity, purpose, philosophy, and the state of the modern world . The discussion begins with a simple but powerful question: how do we define who we are? From there, the conversation expands into: why challenge and struggle are essential for growth how to create purpose in a world full of distractions the tension between materialism and spirituality how communities and “third spaces” can transform lives whether today’s economic and political systems are sustainable Ronan shares his perspective on building meaningful environments through jiu-jitsu, helping people grow not just physically, but mentally and socially. The episode also explores difficult questions about truth, mortality, and belief systems , alongside a broader discussion about the future of society, inequality, and whether the current system can be improved. This is a conversation about what it means to live well in a complex world and how individuals can take responsibility for creating meaning, connection, and purpose. All the love, all the power, all of the time! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/w.salski Contact Ronan on Instagram: @ronanfoley0 Related Episodes: Ronan on Rami's Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ojkc1RHbkgeohmoFfJA96?si=12143e078ecd4188 Ronan on Ross's Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dFcwvIBHBQmihg1dyYr40?si=d001fb4e96a34f04 "Is the Financial System Rigged?" - https://fountain.fm/episode/K75kd3Ag6VfpehFyKN0w Stephen Fry's Debate mentioned by Ronan - https://youtu.be/JZRcYaAYWg4?si=2fzCAbyjNFQZS4gp Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusual.stories\_…