Justin Otto
Justin Otto
What's Up with Assholes and Cults, with Dr. Jeremy Sherman
What's Up with Assholes and Cults, with Dr. Jeremy Sherman
What's Up with Assholes and Cults, with Dr. Jeremy Sherman
Tuesday 26th October 2021
Join Justin Otto and Dr. Jeremy Sherman on 'Dharma Junkie' as they explore assholes, cults, and life's big questions. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Jeremy Sherman on Assholes, Cults, and Life's Big Questions
I think being an asshole is a human thing, and I think it's born of our capacity to use symbols.
What do assholes, cults, and the origins of life have in common? Quite a lot, according to Dr. Jeremy Sherman. In this episode of 'Dharma Junkie', host Justin Otto chats with Dr. Sherman, who has had a fascinating journey from engineering in Guatemala to becoming an elder in the world's largest hippy commune. Now a cradle-to-grave researcher, he collaborates with neuroscientists at Berkeley and has written extensively on life's many puzzles. Dr.
Sherman shares his unique take on the nature of assholes and cults, suggesting that our human capacity for symbolic thought plays a big role. He draws intriguing parallels between addiction to substances and addiction to cults, exploring both the perks and pitfalls of being a cult leader or follower. But it’s not all about the darker sides of human behavior. Dr.
Sherman also dives into the complexities of love and compassion, offering an operational definition that might just change how you see relationships. His time in a Tennessee hippie commune taught him the value of community and the perils of accepting ideas without question. Throughout the episode, Dr. Sherman emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and curiosity. He encourages listeners to adopt a Taoist or paradoxical mindset to better navigate life's big questions.
If you're curious about what makes people tick or how to spot an asshole without becoming one yourself, this episode is a must-listen.