

Daniel Pink and Brian Lowery Aren’t Sure That You Exist
13 snips Oct 12, 2023
Daniel Pink, going through an existential crisis, discusses Brian Lowery's book on the social creation of self and its impact on society. They challenge conventional beliefs about self, explore the complexity of identity and race, discuss the socially determined and ever-changing nature of our core self, and delve into the concept of freedom. They also analyze the impact of ostracism and the power of interactions and acts of kindness.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Challenging Conventional Beliefs about Self
04:21 • 10min
The Complexity of Identity and Race
14:47 • 11min
The Socially Determined and Ever-Changing Nature of Our Core Self
25:31 • 1min
Exploring the Concept of Freedom and the Desire for Consequential Decisions
26:55 • 2min
The Impact of Ostracism
29:09 • 14min
The Impact of Interactions and Acts of Kindness
43:26 • 3min