Two Inconvenient Women Are your values lived or laminated?
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Nov 28, 2025 Exploring the gap between lived and laminated values, the conversation dives into how our inner compass shapes who we are. The hosts discuss the origins of values, the struggle for alignment, and the critique of 'British values' as superficial. Citing the Schwartz Values Map, they reveal the tension between extrinsic and intrinsic motivations and challenge common narratives about human nature. They also touch on the impact of trauma on values and the importance of creating communities that reflect authentic beliefs. Enjoy insights on living with purpose and integrity!
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Shared Patterns In Universal Values
- Universal values cluster into groups like conservation, openness, self-enhancement, self-transcendence.
- People and cultures may emphasize different clusters but share many underlying values.
Choose Intrinsic Over Extrinsic Signals
- When culture rewards extrinsic aims, actively choose intrinsic values like benevolence.
- Resist narratives that claim certain values belong only to specific groups.
Altruism Is Hardwired, Not Just A Veneer
- The "veneer" theory of innate human selfishness fails against everyday altruistic behaviour.
- Evolution and lived experience suggest collaboration and care are core human traits.
