Chapter
The Importance of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
59:39 - 1:04:19 (04:40)
The vast majority of humans' existence has been spent struggling to fulfill basic needs, making the modern-day existential crisis a luxury. Diogenes, the cynic living thousands of years ago, exemplified a simple way of life with just a pot to cook in and a robe to wear.
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The abundance of luxury and fulfillment in modern society is providing people with the opportunity to experience an existential crisis and ponder on abstract issues, whereas in the past, meeting the basic needs of Maslow's hierarchy was the main concern.
59:39 - 1:01:06 (01:26)
Summary
The abundance of luxury and fulfillment in modern society is providing people with the opportunity to experience an existential crisis and ponder on abstract issues, whereas in the past, meeting the basic needs of Maslow's hierarchy was the main concern. This new worldview is healthier and more true to reality.
ChapterThe Importance of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Episode#272 - Philip Goff - What Is Consciousness?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A discussion about the decline of controlled capitalism and the significant decrease in national income percentage for the bottom 50% in the US.
1:01:06 - 1:03:05 (01:59)
Summary
A discussion about the decline of controlled capitalism and the significant decrease in national income percentage for the bottom 50% in the US. The speakers also touch upon the 2008 economic crash and its impact on the economy.
ChapterThe Importance of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Episode#272 - Philip Goff - What Is Consciousness?
PodcastModern Wisdom
In search of something greater than ourselves, people today turn to various forms of connecting to a larger existence, like minimalism or transcendent experiences.
1:03:05 - 1:04:19 (01:14)
Summary
In search of something greater than ourselves, people today turn to various forms of connecting to a larger existence, like minimalism or transcendent experiences. This drive for scale and wonder through connection and insignificance is a fundamental human perspective, that not only satisfies our psyche but reminds us of the shared human experience.