Episode
#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
1:43:42
Published: Sat Apr 22 2023
Description
Destiny is a streamer and a YouTuber. The clash between left and right has reached unprecedented levels and the divide continues to widen. With increasing confusion and despair among young people, blurred identity lines, and individuals grappling to find their place, mental health is in tatters, but for some reason it's much worse for liberals than conservatives. Expect to learn Destiny’s thoughts on his debate with Milo Yiannopoulos, his best tips to beat someone in a debate, why the landscape of political back-biting has changed, why liberals are so much more unhappy than conservatives, the societal implications of women out-earning men, what mistakes young people when judging what will make them happy, whether AI will take my job and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 20% discount on House Of Macadamias’ nuts at https://houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Get $100 discount on the best water filter on earth from AquaTru at https://bit.ly/drinkwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Subscribe to Destiny on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@destiny Follow Destiny on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheOmniLiberal Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Destiny shares his thoughts on political debating, why liberals are often unhappy and the effects of AI taking over jobs.
00:00 - 05:07 (05:07)
Summary
Destiny shares his thoughts on political debating, why liberals are often unhappy and the effects of AI taking over jobs.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The episode discusses the ideal sitting posture for men and argues that sitting up straight with a supported back in a chair is more visually appealing.
05:07 - 07:30 (02:23)
Summary
The episode discusses the ideal sitting posture for men and argues that sitting up straight with a supported back in a chair is more visually appealing.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses how Milo Yiannopoulos, who was once one of the most popular political pundits in the world, has now grifted into a very niche Christian nationalist world and exists solely in strange spaces on Telegram.
07:31 - 12:16 (04:45)
Summary
This podcast discusses how Milo Yiannopoulos, who was once one of the most popular political pundits in the world, has now grifted into a very niche Christian nationalist world and exists solely in strange spaces on Telegram.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Ali Alexander, the leader of Stop the Steal movement, has been accused of being a pedophile, impacting Nick Fuentes' strategy of using his explosive reach to the public through Yanet Garcia as a means of gaining new followers.
12:16 - 14:45 (02:28)
Summary
Ali Alexander, the leader of Stop the Steal movement, has been accused of being a pedophile, impacting Nick Fuentes' strategy of using his explosive reach to the public through Yanet Garcia as a means of gaining new followers.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The way of communicating strength to people through insulting them has evolved from destroying and screaming to being cool, collected, and emotionally detached.
14:45 - 17:47 (03:02)
Summary
The way of communicating strength to people through insulting them has evolved from destroying and screaming to being cool, collected, and emotionally detached.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The left is increasingly defined by its self-criticism and focus on social justice, while the right's populist ideology leads them to hate corporations and reject much of mainstream America.
17:47 - 22:07 (04:20)
Summary
The left is increasingly defined by its self-criticism and focus on social justice, while the right's populist ideology leads them to hate corporations and reject much of mainstream America.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The conservative party is currently experiencing a fracture between traditional conservatives and a new faction led by figures like Trump and DeSantis.
22:08 - 28:49 (06:41)
Summary
The conservative party is currently experiencing a fracture between traditional conservatives and a new faction led by figures like Trump and DeSantis. Additionally, discussions about white privilege and colonialism are causing internal conflicts within the party.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the significant impact wealth has on daily life, from avoiding mundane stressors like flat tires or speeding tickets to feeling more secure and creating a buffer for financially tough times.
28:49 - 31:29 (02:40)
Summary
The speaker discusses the significant impact wealth has on daily life, from avoiding mundane stressors like flat tires or speeding tickets to feeling more secure and creating a buffer for financially tough times.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses a graph that presents negative attitudes towards different races, pointing out the irony of the negative bar being towards white people.
31:29 - 34:20 (02:50)
Summary
The speaker discusses a graph that presents negative attitudes towards different races, pointing out the irony of the negative bar being towards white people. They also address the importance of noticing injustices in the world but emphasize the need for a certain amount of adversity to function effectively.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The desire to be unique is common, but true growth comes from becoming the best version of oneself.
34:20 - 38:05 (03:44)
Summary
The desire to be unique is common, but true growth comes from becoming the best version of oneself. Learning requires putting things back together, not just taking them apart.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker points out how in the past people had to talk and connect with their neighbors in absence of internet, while now people are quick to shut out diversity of ideas and thoughts.
38:05 - 41:28 (03:23)
Summary
The speaker points out how in the past people had to talk and connect with their neighbors in absence of internet, while now people are quick to shut out diversity of ideas and thoughts.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this transcript snippet, the speaker highlights the need to redefine what it means to be a man or a woman and allow people the freedom to be true to themselves and their individuality without constraints from gender norms or existing paradigms.
41:28 - 45:16 (03:48)
Summary
In this transcript snippet, the speaker highlights the need to redefine what it means to be a man or a woman and allow people the freedom to be true to themselves and their individuality without constraints from gender norms or existing paradigms.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the prevalence of people self-diagnosing mental health conditions as well as the importance of treating individuals as such rather than just their diagnoses.
45:16 - 48:20 (03:03)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the prevalence of people self-diagnosing mental health conditions as well as the importance of treating individuals as such rather than just their diagnoses. They also touch upon the effectiveness of class analysis.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker believes that cancel culture has created a generation of victims who lack the tenacity to deal with any negative experiences and that even well-known public figures are not immune to sudden backlash if they do something wrong.
48:20 - 52:41 (04:20)
Summary
The speaker believes that cancel culture has created a generation of victims who lack the tenacity to deal with any negative experiences and that even well-known public figures are not immune to sudden backlash if they do something wrong.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on the strange state of American politics, with a president who had affairs with porn stars while in office, and a tendency for groups in power to engage in purity testing and infighting.
52:41 - 55:30 (02:49)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the strange state of American politics, with a president who had affairs with porn stars while in office, and a tendency for groups in power to engage in purity testing and infighting.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the issue of adversity between men and women and believes that cooperation is better than contention.
55:30 - 59:34 (04:04)
Summary
The speaker discusses the issue of adversity between men and women and believes that cooperation is better than contention. He talks about how some masculine and feminine roles can be fun, but must be done with respect to the current labor market, education, and reproductive rights.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the toxic ideas of masculinity and femininity that exist in red pill or manuscript spaces, and how they negatively impact the way men add value for women in the dating world.
59:34 - 1:03:03 (03:29)
Summary
The podcast discusses the toxic ideas of masculinity and femininity that exist in red pill or manuscript spaces, and how they negatively impact the way men add value for women in the dating world.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the importance of being emotionally communicative and in tune with oneself for better personal relationships, especially in understanding women.
1:03:03 - 1:06:18 (03:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of being emotionally communicative and in tune with oneself for better personal relationships, especially in understanding women.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how there are often set "boxes" for women's appearances, but believes that gender expression should be more fluid and playful.
1:06:18 - 1:09:16 (02:57)
Summary
The speaker discusses how there are often set "boxes" for women's appearances, but believes that gender expression should be more fluid and playful.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Living for other people's approval is a double-edged sword that can lead to self-hatred when faced with disapproval.
1:09:16 - 1:12:51 (03:34)
Summary
Living for other people's approval is a double-edged sword that can lead to self-hatred when faced with disapproval. It's essential to find genuine sources of joy and meaning to avoid letting others control your life.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast host delves into the conservative mindset, discussing how personal factors can determine where someone falls within their potential.
1:12:51 - 1:16:41 (03:50)
Summary
The podcast host delves into the conservative mindset, discussing how personal factors can determine where someone falls within their potential. By pushing themselves and balancing environmental factors with personal factors, individuals can strive to be the best version of themselves.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The internet has created a climate where people can show off how empathetic they are, but it's not always clear if these actions are actually making a difference.
1:16:41 - 1:20:10 (03:28)
Summary
The internet has created a climate where people can show off how empathetic they are, but it's not always clear if these actions are actually making a difference. Performative empathy can lead to a lack of meaningful action, as people focus on showing off their virtuous behavior rather than actually helping others.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses how some individuals use philanthropy as a means to promote their vanity, thereby belittling the true essence of giving back.
1:20:10 - 1:23:07 (02:57)
Summary
The podcast discusses how some individuals use philanthropy as a means to promote their vanity, thereby belittling the true essence of giving back.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
People facing criticism on social media often give up on their projects too soon because of the overwhelming wave of hate they receive.
1:23:07 - 1:25:25 (02:18)
Summary
People facing criticism on social media often give up on their projects too soon because of the overwhelming wave of hate they receive. However, the hatred seems to die down after a few days of drama as people move onto something new.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The last impressions that you leave on people are the ones that they usually remember most.
1:25:25 - 1:28:59 (03:33)
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The last impressions that you leave on people are the ones that they usually remember most. Don't let a bad impression be your final moment with someone.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The hosts delve into the concept of artificial intelligence art, questioning if people only prefer imperfect art because of its human origin.
1:28:59 - 1:32:29 (03:29)
Summary
The hosts delve into the concept of artificial intelligence art, questioning if people only prefer imperfect art because of its human origin. They also discuss the potential for AI to create podcasts and other forms of media.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The development of transistors has slowed down, with the smallest distance between them being 16-20 nanometers.
1:32:29 - 1:35:43 (03:13)
Summary
The development of transistors has slowed down, with the smallest distance between them being 16-20 nanometers. Meanwhile, the rise of AI technology is predicted to create full-length movies and songs.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this segment, the speaker shares some practical tips for talking to women, whether it's for practice or building relationships, in a world where technology has made it easier to connect with chatbots than actual people.
1:35:43 - 1:41:01 (05:18)
Summary
In this segment, the speaker shares some practical tips for talking to women, whether it's for practice or building relationships, in a world where technology has made it easier to connect with chatbots than actual people.
Episode#618 - Destiny - Why Are Liberals More Depressed Than Conservatives?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The conversation touches on the way in which people perceive male-female friendships, and the nuances that exist within those relationships.
1:41:01 - 1:43:38 (02:37)
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The conversation touches on the way in which people perceive male-female friendships, and the nuances that exist within those relationships. The podcast also includes a reference to a specific incident where a male acquaintance brings over women to a gathering, causing tension between the group.