#078 - Robert Greene - The Laws Of Human Nature
Modern Wisdom
2019/06/06
#078 - Robert Greene - The Laws Of Human Nature
#078 - Robert Greene - The Laws Of Human Nature

Modern Wisdom
2019/06/06
Shownote
Shownote
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...
Today we're talking about Robert's new book The Laws Of Human Nature, as we delve deep into understanding people’s drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves.
Robert names this most recent publication "the culmination of the last 20 years of his work" - so get ready for some fantastic insights.
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Highlights
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.
Chapters
Chapters
The Art of Absence: Why Mystery is More Seductive Than Presence
00:00The Hidden Danger of Envy and How to Validate Others Without Preaching
05:42The Narcissism Spectrum: From Healthy Self-Love to the Charismatic Void
12:00Social Media's Ancient Trap: How Our Primal Instincts Are Being Exploited
31:10Toxic Personalities and the Subtle Art of the Intellectual Put-Down
40:46The Power of Solitude: Embracing Your Differences to Create Meaning
1:00:06Transcript
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...