PsycHacks Episode 553: The price of safety (the man or the bear)
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Sep 15, 2025 Explore the fascinating dynamics of safety and civility in human interactions. Discover how respect plays a crucial role in maintaining personal security, especially among women. Engaging animal kingdom analogies reveal the power struggles in society. The discussion highlights how perceptions of individuals can shape safety, emphasizing the importance of respectful communication to foster better relationships. Unpack the hidden costs of seeking safety and the delicate balance required in everyday interactions.
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Everything Has A Cost
- Everything desirable has a cost and you must be willing to pay it or surrender the desire.
- The universe defaults to scarcity, so protections require trade-offs.
Gym Encounter That Illustrates Civility
- Orion describes a gym encounter where a much larger man reached for weights he was using.
- He defused the situation with polite communication and avoided conflict despite size difference.
Buy Safety With Civility
- Behave civilly toward those stronger or more powerful to secure protection and reduce risk.
- Civility is an inexpensive way to buy safety in social interactions.
