Dangerously Honest Advice from History’s Most Controversial Philosopher

[@pineappletreetrunk5261]

Machiavelli was a disappointed idealist. He was a proponent of the Florentine Republic and was tortured for his beliefs. He saw that humans act in ways that were and are not in accordance with what they preach. He simply held up a mirror to society and that society didn’t (and still doesn't) like it.

[@wmpx34]

No one likes people pointing out their hypocrisy, I guess

[@mikitz]

'Don't do as I do, do as I preach.' Cognitive dissonance can be very unsettling, especially once you notice it in yourself.

[@supersonictumbleweed]

Unfortunately we built the Torment Nexus from the book "Don't build the Torment Nexus"

[@DreadPirateRobertz]

@@pineappletreetrunk5261 wholeheartedly agree

[@lawrup]

​@wmpx34 you mean what they do in Bohemian Grove?

[@angrygopnik2317]

be kind but set boundaries; be patient but be assertive when required

[@brandenbran]

Yeah those are the obvious things to say that most people know. The hard part is knowing when to do each

[@jaughnekow]

@@brandenbranknowing when to be balanced

[@warrenbradford2597]

Your advice overlaps with this quote: "Be kind, but do not anyone take advantage of you."

[@timothyblazer1749]

The Buddha said this in 625BC. Its a simple truth. Be balanced in all things. Walk the middle path.

[@lotusalivelight24]

be kind, & honest, at least with & toward one's self. Others rather 'wonder,' what it is.... Taoism, is a 'cosmic congruence,' with 5-things: Sincerity, Truthfulness, Benevolence, Equality, & Courtesy... 5-things, counted on one hand...

[@dailyrepsofficial]

Assumptions of inferiority are often self-imposed barriers. As Socrates said, 'To find yourself, think for yourself.' Embrace your worth and challenge limiting beliefs. Your true potential shines when you trust in your own capabilities.

[@briananderson9164]

I'm going through some professionally challenging times and needed to read this. Thanks.

[@dailyrepsofficial]

@@briananderson9164 welcome

[@liamdoes8580]

I realized how much I do this recently. I instantly assume everyone thinks the worst of me no matter who they are. Recently I've tried to think they think the best of me and my reactions from people instantly changed for the better

[@genius3121]

Your god-damn right

[@youbetyourwrasse]

Yet Plato reports Socrates sage defense of Eugenics. :D Because hey, some folks are BORN INFERIOR and should not be a burden upon the State [ref: The Republic.] Personally here I think Socrates was ripping off the famous inscription at Apollo's Temple (as a nod to the Oracle at Delphi:) *KNOW THYSELF* ∞

[@justfrolikin]

Despite being unsettling,I love that the intent behind the book remains ambiguous. Personally I do not se Machiavelli as amoral, rather a pessimistic pragmatist who recorded what he observed around him.

[@michaeldavid6832]

Yep, a prescription based on observation. His book is just codifying truisms that any political person must adopt to succeed over others who will certainly use them.

[@Some_who_call_me_Tiim]

"I'm not saying it's right, just saying it happens."

[@Some_who_call_me_Tiim]

​@@michaeldavid6832I disagree with "must" obviously the tactics do happen and will continue to happen, one can be aware of them and guard against them without the necessity to implement the tactics.

[@maninthemirror9732]

I agree with you! More than anything else "The Prince" represents a scathing yet honest observation of key aspects of human nature! Personally I love philosophy especially ones that are similar to Neoplatonism, but have come to understand some years ago that while high virtues are idolized in the collective human psyche (as seen with religions, superheroes etc.), it is more often times than not those who are most willing to employ Machiavellian tactics that reach the highest rungs of society! Humanity as a whole and especially a small demographic of humanity can develop an extreme desire to have POWER, usually more so as an ends within itself rather than as a means to achieving something greater than the desire itself! When you mix this in with pride, selfishness, greed, cunning, manipulative etc. It means that there will probably never truly be peace on Earth unless something extraordinary takes place within humanity, to facilitate some sort of universal harmony.

[@Some_who_call_me_Tiim]

@@maninthemirror9732 I think that's just the unfortunate reality that powerful positions attracts the type of people who crave power. Not that power corrupts but that the corrupt seek power.

[@nicolebogda1482]

I need to hear this daily. Turned 50 & can honestly look back & say kindness & being nice has been my largest personal flaw.

[@Milestonemonger]

Same. I'm 59, and I'm just learning how to be assertive.

[@quill444]

Nearly Seventy Years for me: Your Fifty Years of Self-Described Kindness, well, it's a START, not a flaw. _If it's sincere, we should have heard of one another by now. Carry On!_ - j q t -

[@dbrice71]

I'm 53 and I will not stop being a kind, loving, and loyal person. I've been let down and betrayed by many, especially my wife of 17 years recently. But, I am who I am and it's ok.

[@lawofliberty3517]

Kind and nice are NOT the same

[@caterpillar6666]

false. you can still be kind while being assertive!

[@SneakySteevy]

Many people are confused between being nice and being kind. Kindness involve some kind of honesty & reality elements that can be perceived as negative by weak minds.

[@mimszanadunstedt441]

Kindness is not weak. Sometimes it entraps.

[@SneakySteevy]

@@mimszanadunstedt441 I didn’t said kindness is being weak. Did I?

[@malapertfourohfour2112]

Semantic nonsense, buddy

[@SneakySteevy]

@@malapertfourohfour2112 need attention buddyyy? What is the point of your post?

[@malapertfourohfour2112]

@@SneakySteevy what's the point of yours?

[@kevnev342]

The irony is that Niccolò Machiavelli was never really Machiavillian. He simply just wrote about what he observed in florentine power circles of the day and how those groups gained their positions whether in the clergy, government or banking.

[@mikitz]

Calling Machiavelli 'Machiavellian' is like assuming that doctor Alzheimer had Alzheimer's.

[@Pau_Pau9]

When I first learned of Machiavelli, I used to think this man was man of devious nature. Now that I have grown to middle age and realize what the World really is, I see him more as pragmatist.

[@BOBNo-n7u]

​@@mikitzit's not the same because one was scientific discovery and the other was philosophy. Calling Christ Christlike makes sense given that he loved his entire life by his morals, and espoused them honestly. If Machiavelli was not Machiavellian then he was either writing satire, a warning, or was hypocritical.

[@KNR6292]

Damn, thank you, I learned this today. Damn. Always thought the man himself was this way.

[@huzz5512]

@@mikitz real talk

[@SelvindeLeon-v9h]

Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” -Martin Luther King Jr.

[@Delibird411]

Thank you for giving me a reason to be a decent human being again. For awhile I've been so disgusted with the thoughtlessness and inconsiderate, self-serving behaviors of others that I gave up on being considerate of others. Why should I always get the short end of the stick because everyone else lies, cheats, steals, breaks rules, and so on, and here I am getting screwed over because I abide by the rules. But you're right, if everyone sucks, then the world is not worth living in. Thanks.

[@BOBNo-n7u]

Remember that not everyone else is evil. If you wish to be just, then punish the guilty but never the innocent. Don't simply assume a stranger is guilty, cheat them, and then get angry when they react likewise. Be strong and wise enough to be good first and to be vigilant not just of other people's evil, but of those who are good too.

[@roderickcortez138]

It's already not worth living in.

[@GorlockSlayer]

⁠@@roderickcortez138That’s a very subjective opinion though and I hope it’s only a temporary one. Why isn’t it worth living?

[@jonmustang]

To me, being a pessimist about the world is exactly why one might become an optimist about Spirit. In the video, it noted that Jesus was a practical failure… But that’s the whole point of spirituality. It’s not about succeeding in the world, it’s about overcoming the world spiritually. It’s a huge paradigm shift, but very much in keeping with our modern notions of simulation theory or the matrix. Once you realize, spiritually or consciously speaking, that the world is a kind of dream or simulation, then pessimism, suffering, and dispassion become the fuel for awakening.

[@BOBNo-n7u]

@@jonmustang it's also foolish to say Jesus was a practical failure too, since the greatest and most popular religion ever is built directly off his actions. His goal was to save souls and make people better, and no one in all of history has outdone him in his goal

[@michaeldavid6832]

The problem with Machiavellianism in its pure form is that you make so many enemies climbing over bodies to get to the top, that you have an army of people who are looking for any chance to depose you and will work in concert to do so. What's more, the people you stepped upon on your way to the top will be the same people you meet on your way down. This is why most tyrannical leaders don't die of old age. Even Stalin's death was oddly timed before his purge of the doctors and scientists in the Soviet Union. His official cause of death would always be ruled "natural" but he had random deadly seizure in the middle of the night that nobody attended to? On the eve of a huge purge that would've destroyed the USSR and Russia for generations. The people around Stalin knew that if they got rid of all their scientists and doctors, they'd destroy themselves. How do we infer this motive for regicide existed? Because after Stalin died, the purges were immediately canceled. When a long-planned program is canceled the day after the leader dies, it's obvious that those who took power also wanted it canceled before the leader died.

[@SovietBelka]

Stalin wasn't trying to purge all doctors and scientists. That's just Western jewish propaganda. As a matter of fact, it was the Communist Party of USSR whose education reforms helped to turn the illiterate population of USSR into 99% literate populace. Out of these masses, all these doctors, engineers, and scientists came from. That's why Russians were first in space and first in my other fields and still are. So stop spreading disinformation and lies.

[@Y.C.I_Productions]

Exactly. I see this as a way for ourselves in oder to live in a better society, we must check our leaders and check ourselves constant. Thanks for the history🙏🏽

[@Wizzy678]

What are u even yapping about the doctor plot was about purging j*wish doctors and scientists only not the soviet ones, he wasnt about to 'destroy' russia since he pushed his country into science in the first place and promoted lysensko theories,and he was even interrested in cybernetics. Russia deteriorated because of his death and khrushev revisionism and him giving crimea to the ukraine.

[@WhydoIsuddenlyhaveahandle]

Thanks for sharing! I didn't know that. What was the purported reason for the doctor purge?

[@michaeldavid6832]

@@WhydoIsuddenlyhaveahandle A plurality in their scientific community were Jewish. Stalin was about to purge the jews from the Soviet Union and it would've gutted their scientific community.

[@DreadPirateRobertz]

"theres only 3 things to do in prison; workout, play cards, and cause trouble." "What did you do?" "Me? I read." "What'd you read?" "Machiavelli" -A Bronx Tale

[@7fall]

Those who read (actual books, not university/college-required) have a much deeper understanding of reality. They cannot be fooled, for they think for themselves and their desire to know the truth outweighs any reward or punishment this world wishes to bestow- for it isn’t their place to give or take, nor can they truly give or take anything from you.

[@sammclone3967]

Dude could read but couldn't count so good obviously

[@DreadPirateRobertz]

@@sammclone3967 it was kinda part of the joke.

[@joe-zj8js]

I gave my girl the door test. "If she doesn't reach over and lift up that button, she's a selfish broad and you're seeing just the tip of the iceberg. What about all the beautiful things you said about being one of the great ones? Bullsh*t kid, the door test, that's what counts."

[@amiami6413]

@@7fallThose who read can definitely be fooled.

[@Itsmefreg]

I'm actually the main character

[@splitfries69]

OH GOD LOL

[@brettwilliams124]

Well you should fire your writers cause this chapter sucks

[@Itsmefreg]

@@brettwilliams124 nah it's part of the plot

[@Androlaxy1776]

Do you come with any good buffs or special items?

[@ranelsmusic]

​@@brettwilliams124ouch

[@Coffeeisgood-m2z]

You can be kind without being nice. Life is all about balance. You can be vulnerable without being an idiot. Just align your character in the middle and you will be just fine.

[@krejziks3398]

no, you should be yourself, even if you're "bad" like a narcissist or sociopath.

[@jindipity4772]

@@krejziks3398 So you mean even pedophiles?

[@dhpa2601]

“You can be kind without being nice” That is my personal view on Japan. Culturally polite yet personally indifferent.

​@@krejziks3398 No, you should always strive to be a better version of what you are.

[@krejziks3398]

that's toxic to yourself, and leads nowhere but just resentment. Growth should occur spontanously through fun in work.

"The Prince" is a fantastic example of an academic essay. When he makes a statement he backs it up with historic examples. For example, when he says you should put mercenaries to death once you're done with them he quotes the example of the occupation of Greece by the 10,000 Turkish mercenaries that they employed to settle a domestic dispute.

[@DogmaticAtheist]

Science isn't the same as science

[@nastynate3283]

I wish we learned this lesson and used it with Black Rock

[@apex9841]

We have multi millionaires making rules that only impact poor people and then make them act like they can change something. His work is much more prominent than we may think

[@jamesbiggs2745]

*billion and trillionaires

[@Betttcpp]

No. Millionaire are the middle class. Billionaires make decision on behalf of trillionaires. If you make thousands per year you are poor, hundreds and you are homeless.

[@Minecrafthunt-r6t]

Trillionairs don't exist yet ​@@Betttcpp

[@Galvorn11]

Worst person ever is the narcissistic who actually believes he or she is good and decent human being when they are only masking.

[@travist6345]

What’s this kind called?

[@torbaz5930]

@@travist6345 covert

[@HeartFeltGesture]

@@travist6345 Covert narcissist, but they dont actually believe they are nice and good, they just lack empathy and conscience, so their loveless, evil deeds dont bother them at all, they sleep like babies.

[@clayallen3359]

No a self aware one is.

[@HeartFeltGesture]

@@clayallen3359 Aka covert narcissist

[@RiverValleyMan]

"If they don't respect me, they will fear me" a dark quote I often hear my dad say

[@takeuchi5760]

I haven't even started watching the video, but that title is powerful.

[@phyrr2]

The point is, if you're willing to be pragmatic for the (actual) greater good, then yes you have to break rules, commit evil, etc. Psychos and Narcissists will always have the advantage because they operate this way (but without pursuing anything 'good'). If you want to compete, you have to be able to work on their level. It requires a reworking of your internal beliefs. You can still have good values, but you have to change how to see the acquisition of the outcomes pursued by those values. You can't see everything as A to B transactional - you better plan beyond Z like it's 4D Chess.

[@meh6513]

I admire toxic parents techniques when I think about spoiled children... because although they were retarded...they could remember some good parenting things and topics and advice when it's personal experience and not some retarded belief system with no logical background... If you are to pragmatically teach the concepts necessary for your child to do well in life and not be destructive to others... sometimes you'll need toxic strats or the children past puberty will do whatever makes their easier now but worse in the long term...and you'll need to avoid being stepped on and listened to when you are teaching good values with an evil method if necessary...and you can balance kindness so they can enjoy the short term but also be harsh and force the ideals or philosophy or advice such that they change for the better... My parents are shitty but the techniques they abused are pragmatically useful and certainly last resort but a good plan b when things go awry especially when you are ACTUALLY teaching was good for their long term over your own selfish desires or projected values in your child (when values are unfounded)

[@adnanbosnian5051]

no

[@softllamaspajamas]

I will never stop being kind. I have learned healthy boundaries. Balance is important.

[@ogmonstercock]

You will never be great. Only good

[@cypressroots3334]

Dude this has saved me much time.. and improved my mental and spiritual growth. Ive made myself at war with being nice. Trapped in the labyrinth of giving the world what it thought it needed. And the world is fine it has been this whole time and will be better if I balance myself. Not to far to the left not to far to the right. And aware that some battles most be ended quickly and others require a journey. I’ve often made the mistake of confusing that last statement. Discerning between the two has been a beautiful journey leading in and out from self to world

[@Milestonemonger]

In 1996 Ukraine handed over nuclear weapons to Russia "in exchange for a guarantee never to be threatened or invaded"

[@adnanbosnian5051]

fake news

[@j5555785]

The hardest part of virtue and truth is that it is unprofitable in the world. If you choose virtue and goodness you will likely loose at this life - because the wickedness of the world hates virtue and rewards the selfish. It's like that stupid Pearl Jam song, "way down here the wicked rule this world." I've never forgotten that line, it runs through my head all the time. It's true.

[@lawofliberty3517]

You do know the bible is truthful. This world is run by the prince of darkness.

[@j5555785]

@lawofliberty3517 absolutely, and the truths in the Bible are also terrifying if we read them correctly. It's a survival mechanism that we do not see the world for what it is. We would all have sever PTSD if we saw the spiritual truths at all times.

[@Bossslaydee_Bailey]

This is brilliantly worded [Until the Pearl Jam part haha But that also stuck out to me because I am a huge fan as well!]

[@merxj]

That's a weak and unproductive excuse for not pursuing virtue. Virtue is not at all unprofitable. It only makes the road to profit harder, but that's why it's a virtue. If virtue was easy we wouldn't be talking about it. Secondly, I assume you are talking about material profit or power or any of the other overvalued material aspects of our modern world, but if you broaden your scope there's plenty of areas in life where being virtuous is hugely profitable.

[@j5555785]

@@merxj Is it not the excuse employed every day by the wicked? Also, where is virtue profitable

[@gavriloprincip11]

A lot of Scholars argue The Prince was a satire and commentary on the times leaders, not an instruction manual .

[@gijskramer1702]

Funny its still a relevant satire then

[@DreadPirateRobertz]

Prophetic satire

[@legionofAlexander]

Im sure they do.

[@katlavon]

@@DreadPirateRobertzHumans will be humans.

[@Christophe_derBerge-op9zh]

Wow I really hope this is true. However it seems to be a “how to” book in our current situation 😒

[@warrenbradford2597]

I am more focused on being kind and honest than I am being nice. "Honesty without kindness is brutality, kindness without honesty is manipulation."

[@a.brounz]

"A man who is used to acting in one way never changes; he must come to ruin when the times, in changing, no longer are in harmony with his ways." Should probably share this with my father

[@Kittra.kaibyo]

I think man people will think this about *someone* for sure, I know I do!

[@a.brounz]

@@Kittra.kaibyo oh I agree, I'm sure there are I'm half my father's age & have come to this realization, I can't comprehend how someone can go there whole life without adapting & improving Maybe it's a generational thing, maybe it's because we have more sources of information now a days But I still don't think there's any excuses

[@gloriousforever3451]

@@a.brounzyour father had to adapt to his times as well. I imagine he is in a position where success and power are behind him and he therefore doesn’t put much importance towards changing. Honor thy father and thus mother

[@Gizziiusa]

@@a.brounz im approx 2/3 my dads age (im mid 50s) and what you say rings true of him as well. Personally I think its a generational thing...as in "stuck in their ways", and unwilling to budge to far from them. There's even been times when he actually agrees with what I say, but then reverts back to his old way of thinking. its weird to see it in action, as if his mind is a computer and when it re-boots/reformats, the ROM settings come back.

[@a.brounz]

@@Gizziiusa Change is a personal choice, it requires awareness & constant reminders to oneself Our fathers generation didn't have access to all the information we have now for personal development However their generation lacked information but had more wisdom I believe At least you & I are aware, hopefully we have the ability to put constant change and open mindedness into practice

[@shortykean4071]

Great tips. I also suggest reading a book 'Casanova: Path To Success'. It's a short read, but it gives key tips on self-improvement, assertiveness, how to attract people you want in your life, men's style and fashion... Everything you need to know as a man.

[@Sam.op1]

Who's the author bro

[@Rainydevi69]

Who is the author?

[@boogiem0nster]

I'll give this to my trans brothers. They need it most.

[@sandhrajs4569]

i cant find any book by this name? pls give more info

[@noutTG]

cant find that book, care to share the author?

[@TheShadowrun.]

You can see why the rapper 2pac studied him while in prison and even named himself Makaveli but changed the spelling and pronunciation

[@Billyboy4209]

Thanks, new i would find at least one pac comment, buddy just lost a $20 lol

[@biasedknowledge]

This video truly delves into the heart of Machiavelli's philosophy, exploring the complexity of power and morality. It reminds me of the false dilemma fallacy, where we often think we must choose between being feared or loved, good or bad. But in reality, life is far more nuanced.

[@ErgoComix]

Maybe because of my own cynicism, but when I read The Prince back in high school I always thought Machiavelli was being sarcastic about what he was saying.

[@youbetyourwrasse]

If your Cynacism had matured, you would have instead delighted. You were still a green and optimistic high schooler. :D

[@qoph1988]

Most people find it impossible to simply take Machiavelli seriously at face value. To admit that power is avarice and duplicitousness. You weren't a cynic, you were hopelessly optimistic about people to the point of self-delusion

[@youbetyourwrasse]

@@qoph1988 Because hope-full& optimistic folks are subject to DELUSIONS? I'd rather be cynical. Hard-core Punk cynical.

[@Dimnd_Hnd]

Respect is the imperfect symmetry of fear & love. Like a perfect storm of confliction - Myself.

[@Gizziiusa]

i think its more fear and admiration in this case though. imo, people dont tend to actually love their rulers, leaders, etc.

[@MonkeyLiggaScrumptiousNan]

@@Gizziiusa yeah admiration would be a better word in this context even the na t zees if you asked them about papa H the ones that were all about it would have been more inclined to say they admired him as opposed to full blown loved H like a soy boy.

[@AventureroNoGuero]

mid

[@aquamarine245]

This is at odds to some of the conclusions drawn from the Prisoner's Dilemma thought experiment. It infers that when individuals in large communities cooperate instead of defecting against eachother, it leads to greater personal gain as well. For those interested, Veritasium has an amazing video about it titled Game Theory, definitely a must watch.

[@TremblingQualifier]

Narcissists and machiavellians still have something to gain under prisoner's dilemma, they are just playing it out differently and are more easily to switch to looking out for themselves more than others would realize. If they underestimate other peoples' quest to look out for themselves (or others), they can get in trouble. Also, prisoner's dilemma applies to "rational" agents. High narcissists and machiavellians can be argued to be not that.

[@taylonrosas1024]

That's a good video !

[@Some_who_call_me_Tiim]

I always thought "the prince" was more of a warning than a manual.. much like Orwell. Kinda of airing out dirty laundry.

[@nealjustus9500]

the thing to take away from Machiavelli's own tactics is that, they didn't help him, it helped others yes but it didn't help him. why, because his name was Niccolò Machiavelli and had the reputation of being well... him. your reputation is more important then your actions.

[@tlasjc]

I disagree with the assessment that it’s safer to be feared than loved. If one places a target on another’s back, I’d think it’s far more likely that fear is the motivation.

[@reedperry2234]

“The Prince” was actually a satire. It was a comedy about the absurdity and evil of politics. It was roughly based on an earlier book used by nobles. This is lost on moderns because he had a very dry sense of humor.

[@AS-gz8oe]

Interesting, I've never heard this.

[@Adam-ui3yn]

Machiavelli's work reminds me of the effect of findings in evolutionary psychology have on the average person. When our true nature is shown, and the illusion of our grandeur completed destroyed people get emotionally upset. When there are direct parallels between how a human and pack rat act, or suggest we have a common ancestor with a poop flinging chimpanzee it's a massive blow to our ego and some people cannot handle it. I think Machiavelli is a chaotic neutral, he's objective and the only side he's on is himself. He introduces chaos or anarchy for his own amusement. The only intent for his work is the process itself, like an artist that destroys his pieces right after they've been completed.

[@wmpx34]

Human exceptionalism is a helluva drug.

[@Gizziiusa]

maybe he is true neutral, seeing that both chaos and law/order are both needed to keep it balanced, stable like a see-saw.

[@ruthlesshatchet6353]

I came here without knowing who the philosopher would be, but when you said his name, I got excited. This guy was interesting.

[@SlevenWolf]

Thanks again man for another great video, been watching you for some time now and your voice has a tone that is perfect for this content =), it's a compliment you are easy to listen to, be well my friend.

[@sokatkhan5258]

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[@frozenrose84]

stop spamming this garbage.

[@TheAngryFapper]

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[@juliuscaesar8163]

Bot

[@JokerGamin67]

@@TheAngryFapperhow you know he's a bot❓❔👀

[@TheAngryFapper]

@@JokerGamin67 bc his book is dogshit and no human (besides the author) would be willing to shill that book

[@leonardocastelletti68]

There is a big mistake in the video on minute 3:25 . Lorenzo de Medici died in 1492, The Prince was gifted to Lorenzo de Piero De Medici , the nephew of the famous Lorenzo de Medici

[@churchdog]

Nice catch

[@c4un544n5]

Are you by any chance a historian

[@AutumnTheAxalotl]

This really made me think, infact it almost changed my entire world outlook to a more advanced version of how it used t,o be. However I think the way I think now is how I’ll stay for a little while longer, I enjoy being an optimist. Have a great day everyone :)

[@tendrillion3580]

I've had to tell this to many people in my life cause they usually don't even think about it, but a person can be mean and kind, or nice and evil, people just conflate nice and kind, and mean and evil by default. I in fact love the mean and kind type, they're not that common but they're always worth interacting with.

[@br3nto]

11:56 I heard this described as a one sided contract. One person holds another person to some expectation, without the other person having agreed to or even knowing about the expectation. I forget the exact name they used, but it’s very common. Just think about all the expectations you have of others that they don’t know about and/or haven’t agreed to. Or them of you.

[@patrickcoyne7471]

This is called a "covert contract" where someone does something for another expecting something in return without stating it.

[@kobalt7725]

Very great quality. Your videos never cease to amaze me.

[@BeaconFlame]

I've had this in my "watch later" playlist since it came out 2 days ago and Ive watched the thumbnail and title change like 4 times 😂

[@jamaalsjourney]

Bacon flame

[@willzill538]

13:50 this hits. Everyone is so damn committed to their fantasy about the world that they reject reality. Inturn enhancing their suffering and desire to escape to a new fictional reality where they are no longer plagued by the encroachment of the deeper reality.

[@matd401]

The best bosses I ever had were tough but fair accordingly. I didn’t always like them but respected them and learned a lot.

[@Mechanical_Turk]

Kindness actually helps the recipient. Nicety is the pretense of kindness, and actually hurtful.

[@davidbeddoe6670]

I wish to see my best quotes preserved in coffee-table anthologies like this man.

[@uncletrashero]

Effectiveness strictly requires attention to morality in exactly the same way that Intelligence is inextricably codependent on morality. You can only be truly smart or effective IF you are also adhering to strong morality. Without Morality, "effectiveness" is just a paperclip maximizer.

[@uncletrashero]

even if you can launch rockets into space, if you are immoral then you are stupid (take Elon Musk as an example.)

[@uncletrashero]

i think this is a product of determinism ultimately. because essentially everything objective is also arbitrary. there is no "purpose" to amoral objectivity. its nothing more than observation and even bugs do observation. observation alone is irrelevant at larger scales. you must attach Morality to any endeavor or the endeavor has no point. If we are not striving to solve moral problems and orchestrate the future in accordance to moral values, then there is no point in any action whatsoever, and that means it can not be "effective" if it is simply pointless. Thus morality is strictly required to create "effectiveness" or "purpose" as morality is the subjective variable that gives value or meaning to any action or thought.

[@supersonictumbleweed]

But my paperclips!!!

[@mikelis2276]

we have different definitions of either intelligence or morality

[@uncletrashero]

@@mikelis2276 exactly. thats the problem.

[@looweegee252]

Honor and kindness are superior to acting nice (personality masking)

[@roscojenkins7451]

When my son was born i got into an argument with his mother with naming him... I wanted Niccolo and she wanted Nicholai. I said "but he isnt russian!" And she responded "he isnt Italian, either. Dummy!"

[@THESHOWBOAT]

So it became Nico/Nicco?

[@roscojenkins7451]

@@THESHOWBOAT lol no we settled on a completely different Japanese name... Yes I know... We ain't Japanese either...

[@Gurt0981]

@@roscojenkins7451Don’t leave us hanging now. what did you guys name him? lol

[@herusherb9730]

And you called him Nicolas, but your friend said he is not a character from Heroes of Might and Magic 5.😅

[@GabrielJDantas]

Tell us the damn name XD

[@cheretic3963]

Great job, watching this video was a pleasure.

[@davidowen4816]

Honesty in "The Prince" shines through every page, and every seeker of power, command and dominion should read this cold, heartless yet logical, treatise on rule and governance. I think the title is a little misleading as you can apply the "blueprints" to the common man and society just as well. For those not power crazy it's still a great read, epecially if you desire to be noble, good, and most all, effective.

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

'the gulf between how one should live and how one does live is so wide that a man who neglects what is actually done for what should be done moves towards self-destruction rather than self-preservation. The fact is that a man who wants to act virtuously in every way necessarily comes to grief among so many who are not virtuous. Therefore if a prince wants to maintain his rule he must be prepared not to be virtuous, and to make use of this or not according to need.' Love The Prince.

[@Sylentmana]

“Goodness without teeth punishes not, it only foments evil.”

[@kcalb3180]

evil and stupidity always derive from kindness

[@jeanettemarkley7299]

I'm always nice until someone gives me reason to be otherwise. I try to see why a person might be nasty to me before reacting. Are they sick? are they underdeveloped? Sometimes I give kindness back for nastiness, but then I get away from them.

[@ralphmumbeck5758]

A "coop" is where chickens live. A "coo" (coup) is an overthrow.

[@xdemon]

I really wish Hemsworth would do more comedy. He does it so well when given the opportunity. Give him the right script and director, and I think you would have gold.

[@kb.e3762]

Let me get this straight, Medici tortured and exiled Machiavalli and the Prince was a gift to Medici's. It's a trap. A wise man in India once said the easiest way to destroy a king/man is to give him bad/evil books to read.

[@notnormaldude3069]

Be kind and good for no reason, a real warrior don't have enemy.

[@mountstneonstudios]

"There were coops" 🐔 Bruh... Coup, (as in coup d'état) is pronounced 'koo.' and then coup d'état 'koo day tah.' I worry that you'd say COOP DEE TAT.🤣🤣

[@publicacct5626]

When you have 3 million+ subscribers you can pronounce "coup" however you please!

[@arn3107]

"life is ultimately, a trade off" very true it's important for everyone to find their balance human beings thrive on balance, always have

[@tessa63627]

Fear holds little sway over the courageous. It is easier to overcome fear than love. For courage can be learned. Therefore, it is a condemnation of humanity to believe it is better to be feared than loved. It is rooted in a belief that they will never learn courage.

[@vivekpannu7283]

ultimate video and advice , in my opinion all this is great and one should understand and know it but above all what matters is being kind to everyone who deserves it or least don't deserve to be not treated kindly.

[@anisah8546]

So this is where the "Villain Archetype" comes from

[@noahl.3017]

not exactly, the most common quote attributed to Machiavellians is " the ends justify the means" you can have an honorable goal but the means in which you gain it is where the things get quirky

[@247vibe3]

Thank you for improving my life through your videos, thank you!

[@donovangray4246]

Machiavellism is closely associated with psychopathy. I believe this all leads to a strong thirst for power and an inability to share said power with anyone else. Because to do so would require them to be vulnerable which they want to hide from others but mostly from themselves

[@EricHamm]

Just had a synchronization event with this video

[@eriiq96]

What was it?

[@pomey13]

1:46 them chicken coups

[@seansoccer100]

Lol, came here to say this + “I’m done w this boring video”

[@neosapienz7885]

While both are powerful and useful, love is more enduring than fear, and therefore stronger, while fear may have utility at certain inflection points but not others, and therefore is weaker. I think leaders who are Machiavellian by definition, need instability and the opportunities of chaos to leverage fear, which makes our world worse. At some point, humans need to intentionally cast off the chains of our primate brains and accept-stop being fearful of, what are truly capable of in this abundant world we’ve been gifted.

[@evanhadkins5532]

I only read/write English. So I can't get a feeling for if Machiavelli was being ironic / sarcastic. As he was addressing someone who'd sacked, this is a possibility I think. (Saying that someone should be feared rather than liked seems to have many resonances.)

[@Markus-r6g]

thanks for this how did i not know about such a legenday philosopher

[@mmaidofsteel]

Is it better to lead through fear or through love? Love. Love is knowledge, fear is ignorance.

[@stfranckmusic]

Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t want done to you - this should be a universal motto ? Why we aren't promoting empathy and compassion, religions deciding on a universal golden rule then try to reduce conflict and encourages self-reflection I'd love someone to argue on this statement ?

[@mewe1023]

Because we become more selfish than ever, even if our ancestors were bad and did some horrible things, they sticked to certain principles and morals but now..We are following relative moralism and I don't think this gonna end well.

[@stfranckmusic]

​@@mewe1023 Selfishness often has a negative connotation, but if it's paired with consciousness and awareness of the world, it can take on a new meaning (that's my previous comment above). It could be about prioritizing your own needs and growth while still recognizing and respecting how your actions affect others. But it feels that people really don't learn to think anymore. There's a balance between self-care and empathy that allows for personal development without losing sight of the larger picture. This should be a golden rule

[@TremblingQualifier]

Because a good chunk of the population actively works against those values on the daily. Others also act rather passively. It's important to promote empathy and compassion but it shouldn't come at great costs of your own well-being, especially if you are the type to more naturally feel like you aren't giving enough empathy and compassion.

[@alexman378]

I think it’s more like what Robert Greene said about the 48 Laws of Power. You don’t have to agree, you shouldn’t think in terms of “good and bad”, just in that, if you’re going to play that kind of game, this type of thinking is necessary.

[@book-dy4bc]

Great video. Very informative

[@SuperSuperDuperNice]

@1:45 coops! 😂

[@Still6ftAboveGround]

I was just sitting here eating and started this video for background noise, and as soon as I heard "Coops," it immediately got my full attention lol

[@galaxy1234]

No one cares

[@Mixolydio]

I was wondering if they had 2 door cars back then. The matter is settled

[@mikehawkertz9237]

Lol I was about to say that. Bro been reading a script written for him this whole time

[@davidbarber3821]

I was about to comment the same thing! I can't listen after that

[@holeymcsockpuppet]

Machiavellie also encouraged respecting people and treating them well. No one focuses on his "ecceptions to his rules." He encouraged deliberate choice of tactic, good and bad, not straight cruelty. It all depended on the circumstances. Amongst humans, evil is more effective at achieving success. It's our nature. That requires us to make a choice of how to live. You CAN be effective and good. But you will never rise beyond medium leadership roles.

[@FloodgateStudio]

I've always been drawn to Kant's philosophies. It's a fallacy to believe we can truly advance, both individually & collectively, by pushing others down and living selfishly. Society is inevitable, and our individual success not only benefits from, but also depends on the success of those around us. It's a paradox: if everyone shared this perspective, we would all flourish. However, when some choose to prioritize only their own interests, everyone ultimately suffers. Fear is not stronger than love, but it is louder.

[@hunholy]

Thumbnail and title change was a good decision

[@kokomanation]

I think politics in some countries especially governments really follow this philosophy but in the worst way possible that’s why we have these wars that we have today solely based on power and manipulation

[@sawwucegawd1ForGucciManeFans]

I think your solution is really good, simple yet effective. Wano has a huge issue with sidelining side characters like Usopp, Brook, Nami, Chopper etc. It would’ve been so interesting seeing the weaker strawhats try to defend Luffy against Kaido. We all know that they are no match for Kaido but seeing how long they could last is high stakes, something which we would all later see in Egghead which is one of the best arcs in the New World 🔥

[@a.j.lilianmenashe5581]

I think it's interesting that 'love' is expressed in a gift (see the beginning).

[@pistolen87]

Machiavelli is basically describing game theory.

[@DeltaTesla-ph9yh]

Don't be kind. Be fair.

[@melca3162]

there is nothing wrong being nice but you have to add some spice to it so people wont try to take advantage of you and cross boundaries.

[@letstalk1028]

6:38 this just shows how closed minded people are, we get someone like jesus christ and reject him? And then we would rather have a leader that instills fear over love? Thats just an inherent flaw of humanity

[@MonkeyLiggaScrumptiousNan]

I don’t believe personally in Christianity or anything else for that matter. I do however completely agree with the underlying point that gets across though about human nature. We are in large numbers horrifically bad at making decisions for a long term prosperous future for us/future generations more then not. Often we are too dumb to think for our selfs so we adopt whatever narrative is popular, ironically we are also suckers for a shiny con man story that looks good from the front but has nothing behind it as opposed to the gritty yet honest truth and what needs to be done to prosper.

[@letstalk1028]

@@MonkeyLiggaScrumptiousNan i dont think it has everything to do with the amount of people, there will always be people who think for them selves and people who just mindlessly go with whatever is the common consensus, im often called a contrarian for that reason, sometimes i happen to be wrong like with Minecraft i at first wrote it of as a dumb trend, but when i tried it for myself i saw how good it was, but rather frequently its the masses who jump to conclusions and spread opinions that they gave next to no thought, i feel like every person is capable of thinking for themselves and being open minded, and i feel like a lot more people are open minded then we may see on the surface, on the internet most people in the comments seem like an idiot but when i go outside and actually talk to strangers or go to a friend's house or have pleasant interactions at a concert there are so many amazing beautiful people in this world, for as long as we live things will not be perfect until we are in heaven, i used to be non religious as well so i get it completely, of course i hope that god will reveal himself to you the same way he did for me, and i know he will because he cares about you and wants only what is best for you and for you to let him in to your life so you can see the light, which probably sounds weird i know but yeah, there is a lot of misconceptions about Christianity and what it means to believe in God, God bless you homie.

[@hightiergamer5558]

I was looking for this video

[@Flynntastic]

The Ying comes with the Yang. I am also reminded of the Farmer parable of good and bad. I must read this book.

[@Diogenes76]

"Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. The beast in me is sleeping, not dead."

[@LexiLuBuy3]

Some poor intern has had to change the video title five times in the past 24 hrs 😢

[@Chris-fn4df]

Sounds… horrible. Such an abused intern, having to accomplish this difficult and time consuming task…

[@LexiLuBuy3]

@@Chris-fn4df😂😂😂

[@DancinDane]

Good one - thanks, PoW 🙏

[@rkoff5744]

How does the good remove the bad without losing their goodness? Though it would help if we learned to acknowledge when people are up front in their bad instead of making excuses for them. Stop letting them in, in the first place.

[@not_your_typical_guy]

I'm always nice but people be little me look down on me and doesn't respect me, until some of my friends told ”the problem with you is that you're to nice" sometimes learn to show a little bit of boundary but not being an asshole be more masculine but not a jerk and confident but not being arrogant but lastly learn to act mature talk slower with more assertive manner. i did al of that with the best of my capacity and i think people perceived me different now

[@dennistucker1153]

Love this video & subject.

[@MrMuertoloco]

The issue that I've seen is "good" people tend to not act, maybe that's because they've learned to suppress urges to do harm to others, while "bad" people have no problem with taking action. I've had more success finding ways to take another's action and using it to defend myself.

[@abominablesnowman64]

its seems every time I'm nice it just bites me. I gave a man a ride as far as I could while heading to work. It was a nice talk but then after I drop him off he just asks for more. I didnt have anything to give him and he gives me a disappointed look. I didnt carry cash on me and say sorry man. Most recently I helped my sister build some table for her she ordered. No one wanted to help her so she asks me. She was grateful but then just started bugging me more often and barging into my room without knocking I'm a single adult male. I need and want my privacy. My mother. I help her one day with watering her plants and she was so happy she assumed I was going to do it for her everyday and brags to her friends how her "sweet" child was helping her. I feel the guilt of not doing it everyday.