Chapter
The Ego as the Villain in Every Story
51:47 - 1:00:56 (09:09)
In this episode, the speaker discusses how the ego can act as the resistance and the villain in every story, as it operates out of the self and is fearful of opening itself up to the cosmic dimension and other forces.
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In this podcast, the speaker delves into the concept of resistance and how it is linked to the ego.
51:47 - 56:48 (05:00)
Spirituality
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker delves into the concept of resistance and how it is linked to the ego. They also touch on the idea of a greater self that believes in transcendence and oneness.
ChapterThe Ego as the Villain in Every Story
Episode#102 – Steven Pressfield: The War of Art
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The villain in almost every story is the ego, resistance, fear, and that zero-sum thing.
56:48 - 1:00:56 (04:08)
Mythology
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The villain in almost every story is the ego, resistance, fear, and that zero-sum thing. The Garden of Eden's myth also tells us about this kind of thing where Adam and Eve decide to acquire knowledge God had said only he had, just like the ego, just like resistance.