AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
10min chapter
Super Soul Special: David Brooks: The Road to Character
Oprah's Super Soul
Shift from Humility to Self-Promotion in Society
Exploration of the societal shift from humility to self-promotion, comparing historical examples like Bing Crosby's humility after World War II to the current culture of showcasing achievements. Discussion on the impact of social technology and validation seeking behavior on shaping character and the need to cultivate virtues over short-term temptations. Highlighting the importance of countercultures and fostering kindness in the face of a more self-centered society, as exemplified by the life journey of Dorothy Day.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode