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Examining behavioral changes in Ted Kaczynski
34:23 - 41:11 (06:47)
The podcast delves into the behavioral changes noticed in Ted Kaczynski, as described by his brother, and relates it to the concept of envy and admiration. The conversation also touches upon a neuroscientific experiment that people unknowingly took part in.
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The need for status is a fundamental human need that is related to violent behaviors like genocide, honor killings, and spree killings.
34:23 - 37:29 (03:06)
Summary
The need for status is a fundamental human need that is related to violent behaviors like genocide, honor killings, and spree killings. The analysis of personal motives behind these actions can become evident by studying honest and narcissistic memoirs left behind by the perpetrators such as the 108,000 words memoir left by Elliot Rodger.
ChapterExamining behavioral changes in Ted Kaczynski
Episode#374 - Will Storr - How To Play The Status Game
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast explores how envy can lead to radicalization and discusses the case of the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, and how feelings of envy towards his successful peers could have helped fuel his extremist beliefs.
37:29 - 41:11 (03:41)
Summary
The podcast explores how envy can lead to radicalization and discusses the case of the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, and how feelings of envy towards his successful peers could have helped fuel his extremist beliefs.