Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat SLO MO REWIND: Alain de Botton on How to Keep Your Partner Happy
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Nov 18, 2023 
Alain de Botton, philosopher and writer, discusses love, vulnerability, imperfection, therapy, the taboo of sex in emerging markets, and the connection between God and human nature in this captivating podcast.
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Vulnerability and Connection
- Vulnerability and sharing problems create deeper connections between people.
- People feel closer to others when they hear about their struggles.
Love and Christianity
- In Christianity, weakness and vulnerability make people more receptive to love and connection.
- Pride, the belief in self-sufficiency, is an obstacle to love.
Imperfection and Acceptance
- We learn to love as imperfect beings, accepting flaws in children.
- Modern society's pursuit of perfection creates intolerance and suffering.