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:   / theramintrees   -- 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 pp.85-92 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) pp.18-35 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), pp.665-682 Lindeman, M. and Aarnio, K. (2007) Superstitious, magical, and paranormal beliefs: an integrative model. Journal of research in personality 41 pp.731-744 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 pp.151-175 -- music © TheraminTrees Full original music tracks used in videos are available to patreon supporters who pledge at the $1 per video level.