On my personal YouTube channel, Diwrecktor, I discuss politics through the lens of mindfulness and DBT skills. I try to explore current events from underrepresented perspectives, seeking understanding with curiosity.
Finding Wisdom in Modern Politics
This is information age techno-oligarchy. Formality? Nah brother, I’d rather cheer on my candidate as he verbally berates his opponent like a UFC fighter at a weigh-in.
Everything is burning, and nobody knows what to do.
Let’s try to find some wisdom in this mess – utilizing therapy skills to create balance between emotion and reason.
Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction
2:10 – Part One: Leaning on Emotion
3:18 – Trump
6:52 – Trans Panic!
11:29 – Abortion
13:36 – Hasan Piker
17:12 – The Problem With Pure Emotionality
17:39 – Part Two: Leaning on Reason
17:44 – Ben Shapiro
19:50 – The ACA & Obamacare
23:11 – COVID-19
24:57 – The Problem With Pure Logic
25:30 – Part Three: What Makes A Movement Wise?
27:17 – Part Four: Who Has A Wise Mind?
27:47 – Judy Heumann & The Disability Rights Movement
32:13 – Dr MLK & The Civil Rights Movement
34:57 – Summary
35:44 – Credits