75 - How to Turn People Down (or, "On Cringe")
Cost of Glory
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Exploring the feeling of being obligated to say yes to a request, and how it can affect individuals in positions of influence as well as everyday people. Discussing Plutarch's views on dissopia as a vice and his essay that provides advice on refusing unjust petitions.
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