Disentangling Our Nervous States
A heightened state of anxiety seems to be the norm. But have feelings really taken over the world? Is it enough to just calm down?
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A heightened state of anxiety seems to be the norm. But have feelings really taken over the world? Is it enough to just calm down?
There’s a standard piece of advice frequently offered by psychologists and counsellors to people who are struggling to make sense of a challenging relationship. That piece of advice works pretty well when trying to understand politicians, too.
Money as we know it today is a system of exchange — but it is no longer a neutral system. It’s a sprawling, dominant monopoly that can leave individuals feeling worthless. Is there another way?
Climate change, with its predictable consequences, appears irreversible. Can coming to terms with a terminal diagnosis help us to deal with the situation?
My sense is that the cases of young terrorists and young school shooters have strong similarities in terms of underlying anger, hurt, and other feelings, coupled with an inability to communicate those feelings and be heard.
Behavior theory suggests that people act in ways they have good reason to believe will pay off, and when winning is an essential prerequisite for advancing their agenda, those who are predisposed to win at all costs have a distinct advantage over those who have qualms of various sorts that may hold them back.
While we know a lot about what leadership isn’t, there’s not much consensus about what good leadership is all about. I believe character makes the difference between principled, positive leadership, and misguided influence.
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