5408 The Truth About Sadism! - Part 4

This episode explores sadism in children, discussing tribal loyalty, harmful education practices, and credentialism. The hosts advocate for curiosity-driven learning and highlight the suppression of children's skepticism.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 episode, we examine sadism, specifically in relation to children. We analyze the evolution of cruelty, emphasizing the role of tribal loyalty and nationalism. We discuss the harmful practices of education and punishment, advocating for a mindset that encourages curiosity and learning. Lastly, we critique credentialism in education and highlight the importance of engaging students. Throughout the episode, we share personal experiences and reflect on the societal suppression of children's skepticism and curiosity. Chapters0:00:00 Sadism Part 4: Exploring Sadism with regards to children0:03:24 Evolution of cruelty and moral theories in human beings0:06:01 Creating abstract values to enhance tribal unity and ferocity0:09:59 Infusing children with a sense of tribal superiority0:12:29 Loyalty to abstractions and the role of sports0:20:01 The Time Spent on Sports: A Surprising Calculation0:23:05 Breaking Children's Minds: The Role of Hatred and Loyalty0:24:34 Breaking Children's Natural Empiricism0:29:56 Prussian Education: Compliance and Conformity0:34:05 The Importance of Understanding Opposing Beliefs0:36:31 Indoctrination vs. Facilitation in Education0:42:34 Catholic People's School: Resistance and Punishment0:52:22 The Irrelevance of Credentialism0:57:50 Credentialism Breeds Aggression and Sadism