Breakfast with Vinnie! Episode 23 - Special guest Dr. Dina McMillan
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Jun 30, 2022 Dr. Dina McMillan is an American social psychologist based in Australia, specializing in domestic violence prevention. She discusses the psychology behind manipulation and abusive relationships, emphasizing the societal dynamics that foster such behaviors. The conversation also explores the impact of entitlement, educational influences, and the critical need for awareness of technological abuses. Additionally, she highlights the role of music in shaping societal messages and stresses the importance of personal accountability and open dialogue in combating misinformation.
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Social Psychology Explains Influence
- Dr. Dina McMillan studies individuals and their effects on others and environments.
- Her focus is on influence, persuasion, manipulation, coercion and how people learn attitudes.
Schools Increasingly Push Ideology
- Dr. Dina McMillan warns of left-wing indoctrination in public schools that weakens children.
- She says parents need transparency and opt-in choices for value-based lessons.
Earning Builds Resilience, Not Handouts
- Long-term welfare or unearned wealth reduces hope, responsibility and relationship skills, Dina found.
- Earning outcomes and consequences build resilience and social competence.
