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Invisibilia

The P-Word

Sep 9, 2022
41:44

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Quick takeaways

  • Power aversion often stems from a misunderstanding of power, particularly when individuals have witnessed or experienced the negative aspects of power abuse.
  • Navigating power dynamics involves understanding the dominant and submissive states of attention and developing a balance between the two can help individuals assert their needs and desires while maintaining healthy relationships.

Deep dives

Power Aversion and Negative Associations

Some individuals develop negative associations with power, viewing it as a responsibility or as something dirty and coercive. These associations may stem from various factors such as the movies we watch or our upbringing. Power aversion is a new area of research focusing on the tendency of some people to avoid power due to these negative associations.

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