In this thought-provoking episode of the M3 Bearcast, Malcolm Travers dives deep into the shifting sands of modern morality, exploring how our internal narratives and societal expectations shape our judgment of "right" and "wrong." Malcolm unpacks three complex, often controversial topics that challenge us to look beyond black-and-white thinking.
Episode Highlights:
- The Myth of the "Good Child" and the Reality of Karma: Malcolm deconstructs the Western, individualistic view of karma. He explores how being raised as a "good kid"—quiet, compliant, and self-sacrificing—can lead to adult rage and vulnerability to manipulation. Learn why self-advocacy is often mislabeled as selfishness and why "self-fullness" is essential for survival.
- Narrative Theory and the Futility of Conversion: Why is it so hard to change someone’s mind? Malcolm discusses the "emotional immune system" that protects our values and explains why portraying yourself as a hero often makes you the villain in someone else's story. Discover a more realistic approach to activism: targeting the "bystander" and moving people through the stages of change, from denial to acknowledgement.
- The Controversy of "Trans-abled" Identity: Malcolm addresses the deeply uncomfortable topic of able-bodied individuals who feel they should be disabled. Speaking from his own experience as a person living with a degenerative eye disease, he navigates the tension between personal offense and the autonomy of the human body. He questions whether our disgust is a "permission slip" to gatekeep others' behavior and what it reveals about our own views on disability.
Join Malcolm as he invites us to broaden our perspectives and embrace the nuance of the human experience.
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