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The Psychology of Moral Masochism
11:39 - 17:07 (05:27)
The podcast explores the unconscious desire of some individuals that want to feel deprived and miserable to feel superior to others and how this psychology works. There are examples of moral masochism in social media broadcasting a message of moral superiority for being more deprived than others.
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Moral masochism is when a person's self-esteem is tied to how much self-renunciation or self-suffering they endure, which unconsciously makes them feel like a better person.
11:39 - 14:55 (03:15)
Summary
Moral masochism is when a person's self-esteem is tied to how much self-renunciation or self-suffering they endure, which unconsciously makes them feel like a better person. This mindset can lead to a belief that moral superiority comes from self-deprivation, even though it is harmful to one's well-being.
ChapterThe Psychology of Moral Masochism
Episode#567 - Dr Jonathan Shedler - 14 Psychoanalytical Concepts To Understand Yourself
PodcastModern Wisdom
The concept of moral masochism explains why some people become attached to their suffering in challenging circumstances instead of seeking to escape them.
14:55 - 17:07 (02:12)
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The concept of moral masochism explains why some people become attached to their suffering in challenging circumstances instead of seeking to escape them. This behavior can hold them back by making it difficult to pursue better opportunities.