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386. The Lost Art of Civility in a Divided World feat. Alexandra Hudson

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

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The Duality of Human Nature

The chapter explores the long-standing tension between nature and civilization, citing historical figures like Augustine, Pascal, Aristotle, and Marcus Aurelius. It delves into the challenge of overcoming self-love to thrive in relationships with others and the importance of restraint in curbing natural impulses for the benefit of the social project.

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