Chapter

Understanding the Primitive Side of the Internet
listen on Spotify
22:38 - 30:32 (07:53)

In this podcast episode, the host explains how the primitive nature of humans is reflected in social media even though it's a sophisticated tool. People who are successful at social media understand the biases that drive people and how to blend into their audience.

Clips
Skilled socialites can adjust their accents to blend in with different groups and make others feel more comfortable.
22:38 - 24:42 (02:03)
listen on Spotify
Social Skills
Summary

Skilled socialites can adjust their accents to blend in with different groups and make others feel more comfortable. This feature can help people boost their status and fit in better with a particular group.

Chapter
Understanding the Primitive Side of the Internet
Episode
#078 - Robert Greene - The Laws Of Human Nature
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The guilt that we have about our desires is unnecessary, be it for power or social manipulation.
24:42 - 25:43 (01:01)
listen on Spotify
Social Skills
Summary

The guilt that we have about our desires is unnecessary, be it for power or social manipulation. We are always altering ourselves and our behavior to better interact with the people around us and that's perfectly normal.

Chapter
Understanding the Primitive Side of the Internet
Episode
#078 - Robert Greene - The Laws Of Human Nature
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The darker parts of our primitive nature, which are constantly on display on social media, are often not acknowledged or introspected upon due to our discomfort with our primate roots and the animalistic instincts that come with it.
25:43 - 28:18 (02:35)
listen on Spotify
Social Media
Summary

The darker parts of our primitive nature, which are constantly on display on social media, are often not acknowledged or introspected upon due to our discomfort with our primate roots and the animalistic instincts that come with it.

Chapter
Understanding the Primitive Side of the Internet
Episode
#078 - Robert Greene - The Laws Of Human Nature
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Envy was a serious issue amongst small, hunter-gatherer tribes as it often led to murder.
28:18 - 30:32 (02:13)
listen on Spotify
Envy
Summary

Envy was a serious issue amongst small, hunter-gatherer tribes as it often led to murder. With understanding and education, society can begin to accept envy as a natural occurrence and learn how to cope with it.

Chapter
Understanding the Primitive Side of the Internet
Episode
#078 - Robert Greene - The Laws Of Human Nature
Podcast
Modern Wisdom