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Scott Barry Kaufman - How to Use Psychology to Solve Real-World Problems

Oct 7, 2020

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Scott Barry Kaufman

In this engaging discussion, Scott Barry Kaufman—a renowned psychologist and host of The Psychology Podcast—explores the nuances between passion and purpose. He challenges the traditional views on Maslow's hierarchy of needs, presenting a fresh perspective on personal growth. The conversation also touches on fostering empathy, the impact of social media, and the balance between self-interest and altruism. Kaufman shares insights on humanistic psychology and its vital role in our interconnected world, encouraging listeners to embrace authenticity in their choices.

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ANECDOTE

Ironic Lullaby

Ryan Holiday's son consistently fell asleep when read to from "Ego is the Enemy".
This ironic reaction to his work made Holiday question its impact.

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Chance Encounter

Holiday recounts meeting Scott Barry Kaufman for the first time at Cafe Habana in Malibu.
The meeting, orchestrated by Neil Strauss, was a precursor to their podcast conversation.

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Misunderstood Hierarchy

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is often misinterpreted, especially its pyramid representation.
Maslow emphasized a dynamic interplay between security and growth, not a rigid, linear progression.

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An Unexpected Encounter with a Visionary Psychologist

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Debunking Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

07:59 • 2min

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Navigating Transcendence: Security and Growth

10:11 • 15min

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Embracing Purpose and Connection

25:29 • 18min

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Embracing Authenticity and Personal Choices

43:05 • 2min

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The Philosophy of Creativity

Scott Barry Kaufman

This book delves into the concept of creativity from a philosophical perspective, examining its nature, aesthetics, ethics, and cognitive science aspects. It features contributions from various scholars, offering insights into how creativity functions as a mental process and its role in art and ethics.

Lives of the Stoics

The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius

Ryan Holiday

Stephen Hanselman

This book presents the fascinating lives of twenty-six ancient Stoics, from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius, organized in digestible mini-biographies. It vividly brings to life the stories of key Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Cicero, and demonstrates how their philosophies shaped their actions and legacies. The authors intertwine historical context with philosophical insights, making the book both educational and entertaining. It shows how Stoic principles can be applied to modern life, emphasizing virtues like Courage, Justice, Temperance, and Wisdom.

The Murderer Next Door

Why the Mind Is Designed to Kill

David Buss

In 'The Murderer Next Door', David M. Buss presents a bold new general theory of homicide from an evolutionary psychology perspective. The book delves into the underlying motives and circumstances of murders, from serial killers to ordinary individuals who commit homicide. Buss argues that the human psyche has evolved specialized adaptations whose function is to kill, and he explains the high-risk situations that can push anyone over the edge. The book features gripping storytelling about specific murder cases and includes findings from extensive studies, including an investigation of homicidal fantasies and detailed analyses of murder data.

Wired to Create

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind

Scott Barry Kaufman

Carolyn Gregoire

Wired to Create offers a glimpse inside the 'messy minds' of highly creative people. Based on Scott Barry Kaufman’s groundbreaking research and Carolyn Gregoire’s popular article in the Huffington Post, the book reveals the latest findings in neuroscience and psychology. It explores the practices and habits of mind that promote creative thinking, such as mindfulness and daydreaming, seriousness and play, openness and sensitivity, and solitude and collaboration. The authors identify ten attributes and habits of highly creative minds, including imaginative play, passion, daydreaming, solitude, intuition, openness to experience, mindfulness, sensitivity, turning adversity into advantage, and thinking differently. By embracing these contradictions, individuals can tap into their deepest creativity.

Positive Evolutionary Psychology

Glenn Geher

Nicole Wedberg

Positive Evolutionary Psychology combines the principles of evolutionary psychology with positive psychology to explore how humans can experience more positive and fulfilling lives. The book discusses topics such as happiness, gratitude, resilience, and community from an evolutionary perspective, offering insights into how these phenomena can be optimized in daily life. It also looks at the future of this emerging field.

Ask the Dust

John Fante

Set during the Great Depression, 'Ask the Dust' is a gritty and poignant tale of Arturo Bandini, a young writer in Los Angeles. The novel, told through Bandini's first-person narrative, explores themes of poverty, ambition, love, and despair. Bandini's struggles with writer's block, financial hardship, and his complex relationship with Camilla Lopez are vividly depicted against the backdrop of the era's harsh realities. The book is known for its spare, well-crafted prose and its influence on later writers, including Charles Bukowski.

Transcend

The New Science of Self-Actualization

Scott Barry Kaufman

In this groundbreaking book, Scott Barry Kaufman updates Maslow's hierarchy of needs by integrating Maslow's unfinished theory of transcendence with the latest research on attachment, connection, creativity, love, and purpose. Kaufman's new hierarchy of needs serves as a roadmap for finding purpose and fulfillment by becoming the best version of oneself, rather than striving for money, success, or happiness. The book emphasizes the importance of merging self-development with a connection to the world, highlighting that self-actualization requires both individual growth and a deep integration with others. It includes never-before-published insights, new research findings, and exercises to help readers gain insight into their unique personality and nurture a deeper connection with their highest potential and humanity.

Ego is the Enemy

Ryan Holiday

In *Ego Is the Enemy*, Ryan Holiday delves into the concept of ego and its detrimental effects on personal and professional success. The book is divided into three sections: Aspiration, Success, and Failure, each offering valuable lessons and perspectives. Holiday draws on a vast array of stories and examples from literature, philosophy, and history, featuring figures such as George Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Katharine Graham, Bill Belichick, and Eleanor Roosevelt. These individuals achieved great success by conquering their own egos, and their strategies and tactics are presented as models for readers. The book emphasizes the importance of staying grounded, continually learning, and embracing a mindset of growth rather than letting ego hinder development.

On today’s podcast, Ryan talks with Scott Barry Kaufman about passion versus purpose, what psychology can tell us about our political leaders, how to foster empathy in other people, and more.

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is an author, psychologist, professor, and podcaster. Kaufman hosts The Psychology Podcast, the number-one psychology podcast in the world. His new book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization, reimagines the idea of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

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