Dr. Drew, world-famous media personality and addiction specialist, joins Michael Malice on the show. They discuss Plato vs Aristotle, dark triad personalities in positions of power, the inevitability of uprisings, flaws of democracy, gold prices, human behavior, punching someone in the face, dynamics of social media, and testosterone replacement therapy.
Humility is crucial for personal growth, and the self-esteem movement has failed.
The rise in cluster B personality disorders can be attributed to childhood trauma and interpersonal chaos.
Scapegoating can have severe consequences, and addressing trauma without resorting to it is essential.
Deep dives
The power of low self-esteem and humility
Dr. Drew Pinsky discusses the value of having low self-esteem, which keeps people grounded and honest. He believes that the self-esteem movement has been a failure, and that humility is an essential tool for personal growth and self-improvement.
The prevalence of narcissistic personality disorders
Dr. Drew shares his observations on the rise of cluster B personality disorders, including narcissism, sociopathy, borderline, and histrionic disorders. He attributes this increase to a pandemic of childhood trauma and interpersonal chaos, which has led to a surge in these personality disorders.
The dangers of scapegoating and mob mentality
Dr. Drew discusses the powerful phenomenon of scapegoating, where unregulated aggression is directed toward one individual or group. He warns about the consequences of this behavior, drawing parallels to historical events such as the pre-revolutionary France and the Aztec civilization. He emphasizes the need to address trauma and promote cohesion without resorting to scapegoating.
The limitations of democracy and the allure of ideologies
Dr. Drew explores the flaws and limitations of democracy, pointing out that it often leads to the dominance of self-serving elites and ideological dogmas. He raises concerns about the increasing influence of ideology and the disregard for empirical evidence. Dr. Drew advocates for a localized decision-making approach and highlights the importance of moral values like the golden rule.
The significance of hormones in psychology
Dr. Drew acknowledges the impact of hormones on psychology and the need for further exploration in this area. He references the concerns raised by researchers about the hormonal effects of transitioning, hormone replacement therapy, and environmental factors. Dr. Drew suggests that understanding the influence of hormones can improve psychological assessments and treatments.
Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) invites the world-famous media personality and addiction specialist, Dr. Drew, onto the show to talk about Plato vs Aristotle, the prevalence of dark triad personalities in positions of power, and how uprisings are inevitable when leaders ignore history and make the same mistakes.