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Episode 128: Robert Greene - America's Inability To Talk Honestly About Power
1 hour 21 minutes Posted Nov 8, 2024 at 10:00 am.
Robert Greene is the author of many best-selling books, including "The 48 Laws of Power," which is the primary subject of our conversation. A rebroadcast from 2022.------------Book Dan to do an interview or a meeting------------Keep Talking SubstackSpotifyApple PodcastsSocial media and all episodes------------Support via VenmoSupport on SubstackSupport on Patreon------------
Intro
‘Power’ as explained in "The 48 Laws of Power"
Robert's depression before writing "The 48 Laws of Power"
Why are people reluctant to talk about power?
The link between the desire for fulfillment and power
From powerless to powerful: Robert’s story
Human's desire to gain power through autonomy and authenticity
How to live a life that increases one's power
The importance of self-mastery
Lincoln's quote about power
Is power inherently neutral, neither good nor bad?
Carl Jung's quote on "the shadow"
What are examples of America's shadow?
The importance of integrating one's shadow
How can the American center hold, given our polarization?
Four laws of power for modern times
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Robert Greene is the author of many best-selling books, including "The 48 Laws of Power," which is the primary subject of our conversation. A rebroadcast from 2022.------------Book Dan to do an interview or a meeting------------Keep Talking SubstackSpotifyApple PodcastsSocial media and all episodes------------Support via VenmoSupport on SubstackSupport on Patreon------------(00:00) Intro(01:00) ‘Power’ as explained in "The 48 Laws of Power"(04:33) Robert's depression before writing "The 48 Laws of Power"(09:03) Why are people reluctant to talk about power?(13:44) The link between the desire for fulfillment and power(17:58) From powerless to powerful: Robert’s story(22:30) Human's desire to gain power through autonomy and authenticity(27:19) How to live a life that increases one's power(33:00) The importance of self-mastery(38:03) Lincoln's quote about power(44:22) Is power inherently neutral, neither good nor bad?(47:49) Carl Jung's quote on "the shadow"(52:20) What are examples of America's shadow?(56:07) The importance of integrating one's shadow(01:04:56) How can the American center hold, given our polarization?(01:12:07) Four laws of power for modern times(01:14:44) The relationship between power and love