5410 The Truth About Sadism! - Part 6

This conversation explores sadism's origins, tribalism, men's struggles, porn's influence, and the connection between money pursuit and declining parental support. Feedback and more discussion welcome.Full series: https://rss.com/podcasts/sadism/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022Brief SummaryIn this part of our conversation, we explore the origins and dysfunction of sadism, discussing its relevance to tribalism and the challenges men face in balancing aggression and emotional availability. We also touch upon the role of pornography and its influence on our perception of aggression and affection. Reflecting on history and power structures, we consider the connection between pursuit of money and declining support for parents. We invite feedback and support for further discussions on this topic.Chapters0:00:00 The Origins and Dysfunction of Sadism0:03:10 Sadism in Evolution and the Duality of Life0:06:57 The Natural Balance of Affection and Cruelty in Predators0:10:26 Human Beings: The Apex Predators with Duality of Kindness and Cruelty0:12:24 Exploring the Dichotomy of Cruelty and Affection0:13:03 Siblings' Cruelty and Unity against Outsiders0:19:32 The Tricky Balance of Aggression and Affection0:22:49 Affection for Offspring and Cruelty to Others0:25:47 Sadism as a Central Goal: Motivation and Risks0:28:16 Enslavement and the Thirst for Cruelty0:34:29 Sadism as a Tool for Maintaining Control0:41:24 Cruelty within families and kindness towards outsiders0:47:58 The reversal of the cruelty-kindness metric in modern families0:50:48 The Impact of Observation on Behavior0:52:02 The Relationship Between Power and Cruelty