Chapter
Understanding Human Behavior Through Norms and Motives
2:14:13 - 2:19:42 (05:29)
Humans are constantly trying to justify their actions by explaining their motives, especially when it comes to violating social norms, since we have developed the norm to punish those who do not follow them.
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The conscious mind of humans is constantly trying to explain and come up with motive stories about their actions to avoid accusations of violating norms, which in turn leads to punishment from society.
2:14:13 - 2:16:10 (01:56)
Summary
The conscious mind of humans is constantly trying to explain and come up with motive stories about their actions to avoid accusations of violating norms, which in turn leads to punishment from society.
ChapterUnderstanding Human Behavior Through Norms and Motives
Episode#292 – Robin Hanson: Alien Civilizations, UFOs, and the Future of Humanity
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Despite the acceptance of the idea that we might be self-deceived or not honest about certain things, the literatures explaining specific actions such as going to school, the doctor, or voting have not yet admitted that hidden motives might be behind them.
2:16:10 - 2:18:25 (02:15)
Summary
Despite the acceptance of the idea that we might be self-deceived or not honest about certain things, the literatures explaining specific actions such as going to school, the doctor, or voting have not yet admitted that hidden motives might be behind them. Our minds perform numerous low-level actions that we're not consciously aware of, influencing our behavior.
ChapterUnderstanding Human Behavior Through Norms and Motives
Episode#292 – Robin Hanson: Alien Civilizations, UFOs, and the Future of Humanity
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Jungian shadow is a complex machine of basic forces that are not introspective, and as social creatures, humans are constantly thinking about how they look to others and what other people think, making it fundamental to what it means to be human.
2:18:27 - 2:19:42 (01:15)
Summary
The Jungian shadow is a complex machine of basic forces that are not introspective, and as social creatures, humans are constantly thinking about how they look to others and what other people think, making it fundamental to what it means to be human.