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The Connection Between Security and Treating Strangers Well
16:13 - 21:34 (05:20)
The way we treat strangers depends on our level of security and the resources we have available to us. People can be magnanimous towards strangers if they feel secure enough, but insecurity can lead to fear and negative reactions towards the unknown.
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The way in which a person interacts with different groups changes with scale, as highlighted by Nassim Taleb who views his interaction depending on the level of scale.
16:13 - 16:44 (00:31)
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The way in which a person interacts with different groups changes with scale, as highlighted by Nassim Taleb who views his interaction depending on the level of scale. At the familial level, one may be a communist; at the civic level, a Republican; at a larger level, they may be a libertarian.
ChapterThe Connection Between Security and Treating Strangers Well
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The complexity of the human mind is on a scale that can shift from subjective to the environment around them, and the evolutionary advantage towards striving for cooperation and compassion creates the foundation of the human mind's goodness.
16:44 - 17:52 (01:07)
Summary
The complexity of the human mind is on a scale that can shift from subjective to the environment around them, and the evolutionary advantage towards striving for cooperation and compassion creates the foundation of the human mind's goodness.
ChapterThe Connection Between Security and Treating Strangers Well
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Having an abundance of resources in security and safety allows people to treat strangers with the same kindness and generosity as they would someone they know personally, as insecurity often arises as a result of the unknown or perceived threats.
17:52 - 21:34 (03:42)
Summary
Having an abundance of resources in security and safety allows people to treat strangers with the same kindness and generosity as they would someone they know personally, as insecurity often arises as a result of the unknown or perceived threats. Despite limited resources, people can still embrace strangers if they overcome their own insecurities.