resisting emotional blackmail | when ’compassion’ corrupts [cc]

An exploration of some mechanics behind emotional blackmail — and in invitation to all parties to step out of it. You can support the channel at: -- opening quote: We’re each entitled to stay inside our comfort zones. We’re not entitled to expect the rest of the world to join us. -- 0:00 uncomfortable effects of comfort 3:21 emotion — a double-edged sword 7:54 comfort zones 10:12 oiling the squeaky wheel 13:48 compassion vs enabling 17:32 coping with other people’s coping mechanisms 23:28 rationalisation 29:00 rational mindful solutions 29:57 summary -- subtitles Bulgarian: Djeitko -- references Abbott, K.R. and Sherratt, T.N. (2011) The evolution of superstition through optimal use of incomplete information. Animal behaviour 82 Damasio, A. (1994) Descartes’ error: emotion, reason, and the human brain. Putnam, New York Kay, A.C., Gaucher, D., Napier, J.L., Callan, M.J. and Kaurin, K. (2008) God and the government: testing a compensatory control mechanism for the support of external systems. Journal of personality and social psychology 95 (1) Kool, W., McGuire, J.T., Rosen, Z.B. and Botvinick, M.M. (2010) Decision making and the avoidance of cognitive demand. Journal of experimental psychology: general 139 (4), Lindeman, M. and Aarnio, K. (2007) Superstitious, magical, and paranormal beliefs: an integrative model. Journal of research in personality 41 Malinowski, B. (1948) Magic, science, and religion and other essays. Beacon Press, Boston Zajonc, R.B. (1980) Feeling and thinking: preferences need no inferences. American psychologist 35 -- music © TheraminTrees Full original music tracks used in videos are available to patreon supporters who pledge at the $1 per video level.