Episode 128: Robert Greene - America's Inability To Talk Honestly About Power
Description
Robert Greene is the author of many best-selling books, including "The 48 Laws of Power," which is the primary subject of our conversation.
A rebroadcast from 2022.
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(00:00 ) Intro
(01:00 ) ‘Power’ as explained in "The 48 Laws of Power"
(04:33 ) Robert's depression before writing "The 48 Laws of Power"
(09:03 ) Why are people reluctant to talk about power?
(13:44 ) The link between the desire for fulfillment and power
(17:58 ) From powerless to powerful: Robert’s story
(22:30 ) Human's desire to gain power through autonomy and authenticity
(27:19 ) How to live a life that increases one's power
(33:00 ) The importance of self-mastery
(38:03 ) Lincoln's quote about power
(44:22 ) Is power inherently neutral, neither good nor bad?
(47:49 ) Carl Jung's quote on "the shadow"
(52:20 ) What are examples of America's shadow?
(56:07 ) The importance of integrating one's shadow
(01:04:56 ) How can the American center hold, given our polarization?
(01:12:07 ) Four laws of power for modern times
(01:14:44 ) The relationship between power and love
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