Part two explores sadistic tendencies in society, discussing cruelty, manipulation, and the cycle of violence. Importance of empathy to break the cycle. Feedback appreciated.

How Common Are Sadists?
https://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-09/how-common-are-sadists/

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Brief Summary

In part two of this episode, we explore the prevalence of sadistic tendencies in society, examining evidence from experiments, popular culture, and societal dynamics. We discuss the relationship between cruelty and sadism, the manipulation of pain and pleasure in the modern world, the development of false selves, and the cycle of humiliation and retaliation. We also touch on the addiction to justification for cruel behavior and the importance of empathy in breaking the cycle of violence. We invite feedback and appreciate any support through donations. Thank you for listening.

Chapters

0:00:00 The prevalence of sadism in society
0:01:41 Cruelty and sadism in various aspects of life
0:03:28 The role of pain and pleasure in our behavior
0:05:32 Programming and exploitation of pleasure signals
0:08:07 The impact of societal changes on our emotions and behavior
0:09:49 Conforming to Tribal Expectations for Protection
0:14:21 Humiliation Breeds Cruelty and Exploitation
0:16:34 Overcoming Natural Instincts and Training into Cruelty
0:20:02 From reactive abuse to gaining value from abuse.
0:23:17 Sadism as a shield against vulnerability and inadequacy.
0:29:40 The Cycle of Abuse and Humiliation Begins
0:31:08 Blaming and Humiliating the Broken for Being Broken
0:33:35 Escalation of Attacks and the French Revolution Story