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The Lightning Podcast S1 E14: To Like or Not to Like
“A man who likes nobody is much more unhappy, than a man whom nobody likes.” This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Anne Dudek, and Zohar Atkins as we grapple with this statement from François de la Rochefoucauld’s “Maxims”. From political intrigue of European courts to the techniques actors employ to get into character, to the laws and rulesets we all set up for ourselves when navigating society: this episode is a deepdive into the concept of “happiness” and love.
00:01 Introduction to the Podcast
00:24 Unpacking François de la Rochefoucauld's Quote
00:56 Exploring the Historical Context
01:47 Interpreting the Quote through Political Intrigue
03:01 Contrasting Perspectives: Machiavellian Philosophy
04:36 Engagement and Community in Philosophy
05:08 The Role of Envy and Defensiveness
06:36 Exploring the Concept of 'Like'
07:05 The Role of Discernment and Judgment
07:30 The Complexity of 'Like' and 'Happiness'
08:00 The Role of Analogy in Understanding
09:20 The Paradox of Liking and Being Liked
22:27 The Role of Aspiration and Striving
25:15 Art, Happiness, and Fulfillment
26:00 Final Thoughts on Happiness and Superficiality
28:06 The Power of Liking and Being Liked
29:33 The Art of Empathy and Connection
30:35 Acting: A Tool for Emotional Control
31:24 The Struggles of Playing Unlikable Characters
32:56 The Complexity of Villains in Film
35:08 The Thin Line Between Acting and Reality
37:51 The Role of Empathy in Society
49:25 The Tragedy of Being Loved but Not Loving
54:40 Closing Thoughts
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“A man who likes nobody is much more unhappy, than a man whom nobody likes.” This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Anne Dudek, and Zohar Atkins as we grapple with this statement from François de la Rochefoucauld’s “Maxims”. From political intrigue of European courts to the techniques actors employ to get into character, to the laws and rulesets we all set up for ourselves when navigating society: this episode is a deepdive into the concept of “happiness” and love.
00:01 Introduction to the Podcast
00:24 Unpacking François de la Rochefoucauld's Quote
00:56 Exploring the Historical Context
01:47 Interpreting the Quote through Political Intrigue
03:01 Contrasting Perspectives: Machiavellian Philosophy
04:36 Engagement and Community in Philosophy
05:08 The Role of Envy and Defensiveness
06:36 Exploring the Concept of 'Like'
07:05 The Role of Discernment and Judgment
07:30 The Complexity of 'Like' and 'Happiness'
08:00 The Role of Analogy in Understanding
09:20 The Paradox of Liking and Being Liked
22:27 The Role of Aspiration and Striving
25:15 Art, Happiness, and Fulfillment
26:00 Final Thoughts on Happiness and Superficiality
28:06 The Power of Liking and Being Liked
29:33 The Art of Empathy and Connection
30:35 Acting: A Tool for Emotional Control
31:24 The Struggles of Playing Unlikable Characters
32:56 The Complexity of Villains in Film
35:08 The Thin Line Between Acting and Reality
37:51 The Role of Empathy in Society
49:25 The Tragedy of Being Loved but Not Loving
54:40 Closing Thoughts
Want to continue the discussion? Join us for more learning and discussion in our Meditations and Chronicles WhatsApp groups!
Meditations: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JIFXc06ABCPEsyfUBtvm1U
Chronicles: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FD6M9a35KCE2XrnJrqaGLU
Follow us on other platforms for more content!
Twitter: https://x.com/lightinspires
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lightning.inspiration?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lightning.inspiration
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightning-meditations/