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Stefan Molyneux is the founder and host of Freedomain Radio, the largest and most popular philosophical show in the world. With more than 3,500 podcasts, 10 books and 250 million downloads, Stefan has spread the cause of liberty and philosophy to listeners throughout the world.
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This episode explores sadism in children, discussing tribal loyalty, harmful education practices, and credentialism. The hosts advocate for curiosity-driven learning and highlight the suppression of children's skepticism.
Full series: https://rss.com/podcasts/sadism/
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Brief Summary
In this episode, we examine sadism, specifically in relation to children. We analyze the evolution of cruelty, emphasizing the role of tribal loyalty and nationalism. We discuss the harmful practices of education and punishment, advocating for a mindset that encourages curiosity and learning. Lastly, we critique credentialism in education and highlight the importance of engaging students. Throughout the episode, we share personal experiences and reflect on the societal suppression of children's skepticism and curiosity.
Chapters
0:00:00 Sadism Part 4: Exploring Sadism with regards to children
0:03:24 Evolution of cruelty and moral theories in human beings
0:06:01 Creating abstract values to enhance tribal unity and ferocity
0:09:59 Infusing children with a sense of tribal superiority
0:12:29 Loyalty to abstractions and the role of sports
0:20:01 The Time Spent on Sports: A Surprising Calculation
0:23:05 Breaking Children's Minds: The Role of Hatred and Loyalty
0:24:34 Breaking Children's Natural Empiricism
0:29:56 Prussian Education: Compliance and Conformity
0:34:05 The Importance of Understanding Opposing Beliefs
0:36:31 Indoctrination vs. Facilitation in Education
0:42:34 Catholic People's School: Resistance and Punishment
0:52:22 The Irrelevance of Credentialism
0:57:50 Credentialism Breeds Aggression and Sadism