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THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FRENCH REVOLUTION - PART 9
The Penultimate Causes...
November 15, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss the complexities of historical events and the choices individuals make. We challenge simplified explanations and emphasize the power of personal responsibility and empathy. We explore parenting practices throughout history and their impact on society. We also examine the influence of parenting psychology on various aspects such as science, politics, and empathy. Finally, we highlight the connection between parenting practices and societal values.

Chapters

0:00:00 Challenging the idea of historical causation
0:02:06 Explaining the French Revolution through individual decisions
0:06:04 The Choice to Smoke and the Cause of Lung Cancer
0:08:41 The Unanswerable Question: Where Does Choice Come From?
0:11:24 The Value of Truth and Moral Responsibility
0:13:05 The Mystery of Choosing to Keep Smoking
0:15:05 Balancing the Presence of Nutty People
0:16:41 Sociopaths in the French Revolution: Exploring Causality
0:18:34 Dancing to the Music of the Mind
0:29:03 Pro-war mindset linked to bad parenting
0:31:08 Less violent parenting styles lead to technological advancements
0:33:30 Traumatic Effects of Parental Modes and Toilet Training
0:35:23 Cross-tribal empathy and the concept of free trade
0:44:00 Different Mottos: America vs France

 

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