A conversation with Rob Henderson — Air Force veteran, psychologist, and author of the bestselling "Troubled".

In this episode:

Rob's journey from foster care to Cambridge and lessons about status, envy, and human nature
The psychology of envy and jealousy - from Julius Caesar's assassination to modern politics
Difference between dominance and prestige in human behavior
Why envy is one of the most powerful yet unacknowledged human emotions
How these dynamics shape personal relationships and society
Why men are drawn to history and the Great Man theory
What academia misses in its focus on present-day issues
Luxury beliefs, status games, and why successful people downplay hard work
Attention spans in the digital age and effects of TikTok and short-form media
Why biographies and long-form stories matter for character development
How reading about great and troubled historical figures helped Rob navigate teenage hardship
Insights on history, psychology, and the hidden forces shaping society

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