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The Laws Of Human Nature - Robert Greene - #078

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The Laws Of Human Nature - Robert Greene - #078

Modern Wisdom

2019/06/06
Modern Wisdom

Modern Wisdom

2019/06/06
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Robert Greene is a New York Times best selling author. You can be a genius in your field and know all the things you need to know, but if you're bad with people you will totally neutralise your brilliance and can face many difficulties and pains in life.....

Highlights

In this episode, Robert Greene, author of 'The Laws of Human Nature,' explores the hidden drives that shape our behavior, from the seductive power of mystery to the dangers of unchecked narcissism. He explains why understanding human nature is essential for navigating social complexities and avoiding the pitfalls that can neutralize even the greatest brilliance.
00:00
Absence and presence in seduction and persuasion
05:42
Envy is a hidden, dangerous emotion.
18:40
Genuine curiosity is key to better conversations.
37:37
Seduction is a game of absence and presence.
40:46
People need space to imagine and idealize.
1:00:06
Loneliness is inevitable either way

Chapters

The Art of Absence: Why Mystery is More Seductive Than Presence
00:00
The Hidden Danger of Envy and How to Validate Others Without Preaching
05:42
The Narcissism Spectrum: From Healthy Self-Love to the Charismatic Void
12:00
Social Media's Ancient Trap: How Our Primal Instincts Are Being Exploited
31:10
Toxic Personalities and the Subtle Art of the Intellectual Put-Down
40:46
The Power of Solitude: Embracing Your Differences to Create Meaning
1:00:06

Transcript

Robert Greene: I maintain that seduction, or exciting people, or persuading them, is a game of absence and presence. So if you're continually present, if you're so obvious, if you're always in people's face, you give them no room to use their imagination t...