Episode
How Forgiveness Works
1:07:45
Published: Thu Jan 27 2022
Description
For most of history, forgiveness fell under the domain of religion. But in the 1980s science started investigating it and found that forgiving someone is really, really good for you. Learn how anybody can be the better person in this really great episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
This podcast discusses the topic of forgiveness and highlights scientific research on the subject.
00:00 - 04:15 (04:15)
Summary
This podcast discusses the topic of forgiveness and highlights scientific research on the subject. The focus is on forgiveness from the point of view of the person who was originally transgressed against, as opposed to the person who has committed the transgression.
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
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This podcast episode talks about movies that depict tragic events and forgiveness, citing a true story of a woman who hit a man with her car and let him die instead of getting him help, and got 50 years in prison for that, as well as movies like Magnolia and The Fisher King that show forgiveness in challenging circumstances.
04:15 - 10:46 (06:31)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about movies that depict tragic events and forgiveness, citing a true story of a woman who hit a man with her car and let him die instead of getting him help, and got 50 years in prison for that, as well as movies like Magnolia and The Fisher King that show forgiveness in challenging circumstances.
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
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The act of forgiveness is often associated with religion, but scientific research has shown that it is a capability that everyone possesses, regardless of faith.
10:46 - 16:40 (05:53)
Summary
The act of forgiveness is often associated with religion, but scientific research has shown that it is a capability that everyone possesses, regardless of faith. It's an extraordinary feat to forgive someone who has caused the death of a loved one, but studies have demonstrated that it's possible to achieve this level of forgiveness.
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
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Seeking revenge after being wronged can be an evolutionary advantage in social groups.
16:40 - 22:10 (05:29)
Summary
Seeking revenge after being wronged can be an evolutionary advantage in social groups. It signals to others that you are not open for exploitation and can deter future aggression.
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
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Revenge and forgiveness are both basic instincts among animal species, and in human society, social institutions have been created to enable individuals to focus on forgiveness as long as justice is being pursued.
22:10 - 29:04 (06:53)
Summary
Revenge and forgiveness are both basic instincts among animal species, and in human society, social institutions have been created to enable individuals to focus on forgiveness as long as justice is being pursued. Without a sense of justice, revenge and vigilantism become more common, although ultimately forgiveness comes from the forgiver.
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
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True forgiveness is unconditional, whether the person deserves it or not, and may involve seeking out contact with the person.
29:04 - 33:07 (04:03)
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True forgiveness is unconditional, whether the person deserves it or not, and may involve seeking out contact with the person. Some psychologists disagree on whether it is necessary to verbally express forgiveness to the person.
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
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Forgiveness is not about replacing negative emotions with positive ones but rather letting the process play out and having faith that you will ultimately forgive the person who wronged you.
33:07 - 39:34 (06:26)
Summary
Forgiveness is not about replacing negative emotions with positive ones but rather letting the process play out and having faith that you will ultimately forgive the person who wronged you.
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
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Religious individuals in a study showed difficulty in relating grudges but were found to be very forgiving overall, which helped battle the effects of chronic stress on their health.
39:34 - 50:11 (10:37)
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Religious individuals in a study showed difficulty in relating grudges but were found to be very forgiving overall, which helped battle the effects of chronic stress on their health. Studies show that religious individuals are more likely to forgive unconditionally and may have an advantage in dealing with stressful situations.
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
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Forgiving someone who has wronged you can be good for both parties, but it's important to remember that forgiveness is a personal choice, and forcing forgiveness before you're ready can do more harm than good.
50:11 - 1:02:05 (11:54)
Summary
Forgiving someone who has wronged you can be good for both parties, but it's important to remember that forgiveness is a personal choice, and forcing forgiveness before you're ready can do more harm than good. It's okay if you don't forgive someone, and sometimes it's better for your own mental health to let go without forgiveness.
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
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Tooth tattoos are a unique manifestation of the relatively unknown artistry of a subset of dental technicians, wherein inlays with custom artwork in gold or gemstone are hand-painted onto crowns before a final coat of glaze.
1:02:05 - 1:06:27 (04:21)
Summary
Tooth tattoos are a unique manifestation of the relatively unknown artistry of a subset of dental technicians, wherein inlays with custom artwork in gold or gemstone are hand-painted onto crowns before a final coat of glaze. Despite the often negative stigma surrounding dentistry, openly talking about restorative dental work, including tooth tattoos, can help destigmatize it.