Chapter
The Motivations Behind How and Why We Consume News
28:09 - 40:39 (12:29)
The hierarchy of motives behind how and why we consume news is constantly changing. While we may have once been motivated to know about murders in distant places for purely informative reasons, our motivations for consuming news now often include social currency and the desire to protect our tribe.
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The lack of self-preservation or desire to commit suicide might stem from the unfulfilled social needs after basic needs have been met.
28:09 - 29:40 (01:30)
Summary
The lack of self-preservation or desire to commit suicide might stem from the unfulfilled social needs after basic needs have been met. Different societies have different attitudes towards the act of suicide with some, like ancient samurai, considering it to be a way to restore honor to their tribe.
ChapterThe Motivations Behind How and Why We Consume News
Episode#515 - David & Douglas Kenrick - Evolved Psychology Vs The Modern World
PodcastModern Wisdom
The hierarchy of human needs and motives is constantly changing based on individual and societal needs, and some human societies have been able to survive and thrive in peaceful ways without resorting to violence.
29:40 - 36:50 (07:10)
Summary
The hierarchy of human needs and motives is constantly changing based on individual and societal needs, and some human societies have been able to survive and thrive in peaceful ways without resorting to violence.
ChapterThe Motivations Behind How and Why We Consume News
Episode#515 - David & Douglas Kenrick - Evolved Psychology Vs The Modern World
PodcastModern Wisdom
The media has an inherent bias towards negative news and threats as they attract more attention and profits.
36:50 - 40:39 (03:48)
Summary
The media has an inherent bias towards negative news and threats as they attract more attention and profits. This leads to a skewed perspective of reality and an obsession with sensationalized stories.