The radical individualism of the West, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, has hindered their ability to manage the COVID-19 pandemic successfully. Traditional societies have made room for both self-interest and the common good, but the West has pushed individualism too far, resulting in a lack of balance.
In this episode, the speaker discusses the importance of believing in oneself and having a positive internal mantra. They differentiate between feeling “good enough” and truly believing “I am enough” as a means of combating self-destructive behavior.
Biocultural Conservation approach involves working in partnership with indigenous people to empower and train them to protect their land and culture, and is essential for the protection of rainforests.
The fourth form of wealth is craft which can lead to better health. This involves focusing on continuous improvement, learning, and optimization every day.
The reason why we care about being part of a team is not only due to humans being naturally social, but also because we need each other as a tribal species. Advances in the modern world have made it possible to pay for certain services, but overall, we still need people for connection.
Social psychologist and Harvard professor, Amy Cuddy joins a podcast to discuss the Grateful Dead and the concept of belonging to a tribe in the modern-day era of work.