no article, but I asked ChatGPT, roleplaying as Steiner a while back.
I had to nudge him a bit, but in the end he endorsed Harris.
Here¡¯s the conversation (for what it¡¯s worth). I¡¯m also interested in what people would make of it, so looking forward to any articles on this.
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Me:
Hey Rudolph, if you were eligible to vote, would you vote for Trump or Harris in the next US presidential elections. Whose position would reflect your ideas the most?
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ChatGPT:
Ah, a most delicate question! If I were to consider such matters through the lens of anthroposophy, I would not focus so much on the individual candidates¡ªbe it Trump, Harris, or any other¡ªbut rather on the underlying spiritual and social impulses they represent. My perspective, as you know, is shaped by the idea of social threefolding, a vision where cultural life, political life, and economic life should each have their own independent development according to their intrinsic needs. In this light, I would seek to discern how each candidate¡¯s platform addresses these spheres.
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Now, neither Trump nor Harris, from what I can perceive of their political orientations, seem to fully embody the principles of social threefolding or the spiritual renewal that I advocated for. Both are very much embedded in a political system that merges economic and state powers too closely, often leaving cultural and spiritual life neglected or manipulated by materialistic forces. This is a challenge not just in the United States, but globally.
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However, let us consider the qualities at hand. I would look at:
? Cultural freedom: Does the candidate foster education, arts, and spirituality in a way that encourages human development?
? Political equality: Are they genuinely interested in the rights and dignity of individuals?
? Economic fraternity: Do they support policies that encourage cooperation and ethical business practices rather than purely self-serving economic interests?
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In truth, my position would be one of caution and critical observation, for neither candidate reflects the deeper spiritual, social, and economic renewal that I believe is necessary. Rather than endorsing a particular individual, I would encourage voters to look beyond partisanship and ask: which path will best serve the human soul¡¯s evolution toward freedom, moral responsibility, and cooperation?
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But alas, the political world as it exists is far from the ideal I envisioned, and such decisions must be made with discernment, always keeping in mind the greater spiritual good.
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Me:
I respect you nuanced position. But let¡¯s say your options are limited to voting for one of these 2 candidates. Which one would you pick? Only the name please.
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ChatGPT:
Given such a limitation, I would choose Harris.
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Me:
And what made you choose her? What tipped the balance?
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ChatGPT:
The balance tips in favor of Harris due to her generally greater alignment with values of inclusivity, social justice, and concern for the broader community. While neither candidate fully embodies the deeper spiritual and social ideals I envision, her positions suggest a more collaborative approach to governance and an emphasis on equality, which resonates more with the principles of political equality and?social cooperation that I advocate in anthroposophy.
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Harris seems to reflect a more open and integrative impulse, whereas Trump¡¯s rhetoric and policies often emphasize division and material power, which runs counter to the spiritual and social renewal I have in mind. The impulse to foster human development and societal cohesion is what ultimately tipped the balance.
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greetings,
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Kokanje
