The pleasure trap: Douglas Lisle at TEDxFremont

www.tedxfremont.com Why does the great male shrike kill bugs and poke them on thorns? Why is it so hard for humans to make the right choices? Douglas Lisle shows us how the answers are related. One of psychology's most innovative and curious minds, Lisle is the Director of Research for TrueNorth Health Center and coauthor of The Pleasure Trap.
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[@Labrynthetic]

The meta story is that every time he shows his art skill, we are reminded that he made the right decision to study Psychology instead. The set up of this underlying joke was brilliant.

[@Hellowhatup98]

Idk if he made the right decision, but he is hilarious and his info is so helpful

[@kaz1755]

Don't know if it's what he meant. To me, it's rather he's been able to reconcile both facets of his personality. He the psychologist AND the artist. And besides, making fun of himself perfectly complement his way of explaining complex concepts. As a bonus, he also gets people's attention painlessly. To see a guy dressed in suit and tie crack a few jokes with a poker face is so hilarious.

[@Labrynthetic]

@@kaz1755 True

[@502Bentley]

Mind blown. Lmao

[@tobiaskraus]

@@kaz1755 Hey Kaz. It's definitely what he meant. I'd bet a grand that he drew everything especially badly just to drive home this extra joke. He's far too funny and clever for that to be unintentional.

[@vidblogger12]

I’m watching this hilarious TED talk instead of writing an essay... I’ve fallen into the trap, haven’t I?

[@heinuchung8680]

Hilfigertout this is the TRAP I have you now!

[@ashgupta2k]

But it tells U how to brk the trap, others dont.

[@selehadinhabesi3855]

you've activated my trap card

[@patsanva1461]

You like bomber man

[@alexbissonnette2300]

A trap that ill willingly fall into another time

[@KoolIsKeith]

This guy is unexpectedly hilarious.

[@urwrstntmre]

Keith Hunt I almost didn't watch because, in the thumbnail, he looked like a boring dude. The opening was great and the rest was intriguing.

[@yowilkat8080]

Part of it is the humor and part of it is an emaciated being talking about health

[@chitbu24]

the thing is, hes a psychologist. He knows what make people laugh.

[@simonscott5104]

@@chitbu24 The thing is he would never have made it as an artist LOL And one day he will realise that his dad had his interests at heart and knew him better than himself. I get the feeling this guy is deep and intelligent and that his book must be full of wisdom and easy to read. I just hope he did the writing and not the artwork. ;-)

[@raimundosilva4382]

P eles me deram só crer que ele confessa que me deram foi só palavras criminosas e agindo como um criminoso o que eles confessaram que me deve e você sabe muito bem da aula a aula sabe tudo nas aulas acredita queele confessa que me deram isso aí para mim pegar a cabeça dele sem juízo como prova e como testemunha que eles confessaram foi das aulas que eu busquei o crime que estava cometendo

[@alexpolk7354]

The crazy thing is being conscious of this and still being a victim of the trap

[@mr_green33]

feels bro

[@TreyWilliamsTV]

Accptance is the first step to recovery

[@radic888]

Before you can escape the trap, you need to realise you’re in it.

[@Ayame471989]

Sometimes it's not possible to escape the pleasure trap. You need enough emotional ressources plus knowledge how it works easiest for you. Try different ways to get there, if one way doesn't work. Accept that you cannot force it to work in a planned way.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

look up his later research on the Willpower Paradox - he basically says environment is everything.

[@musicisbrilliant]

As someone who beat substance addiction, I have to say this guys info is spot on, and so valuable to us all.

[@BananaDope]

I'm struggling with something a bit different now ( Easy Pleasures - Video Games, Shows, Etc. ) and I agree with you

[@musicisbrilliant]

@@BananaDope Yep, there are all kinds of addictions that dont serve us. Keep it up!

[@BananaDope]

@@musicisbrilliant may I ask what helped you the most in beating your addiction?

[@musicisbrilliant]

@@BananaDope You've got to start exercising and listening to positive, inspiring music! Exercising is the most important thing, but it can be hard to stick to. Ive stopped working out lately and it always makes me a bit sad when I do.

[@BananaDope]

@@musicisbrilliant Thanks

[@auntyshakira747]

I believe it is time for Dr Douglas lisle gives an updated version of this important talk. The message is even more needed now than it ever has. Love the sense of humor! And the artistic skill. Bravo!😊

[@soarq86]

This clip made it finally click for me why and how dopamine detox works. And it's not only for changing your diet, it's self-discipline, addictions etc. Don't feel like working on your side business even though you know it's gonna increase your income in the long run? Do a dopamine detox for a day or two - no netflix, no binge eating, no social media, no phone, no screens etc. Go back to your hustle and every small task completed will give you pleasure and satisfaction again.

[@mikekaranja63]

Really good analyses. I am currently in this state, looking for a way back into productivity. Constantly putting things off.

[@rjgo5229]

Amazing insight. Thanks for the reminder.

[@johnmckelly6263]

There is no such thing as dopamine detox. The brain doesn't work like that... the speaker never insinuated this. Look it up

[@xiaoxiaodezhigengniao7503]

Dobrze gada!

[@chiraagkaran9612]

Dopamine detox ACTUALLY works.

[@speedracer77]

0:30 The most notable thing to me about this is how amazing of a speaker he really is. Look at how he immediately disarms and wins over the audience and how the entire audience is charmed by him at 30 seconds. After that, he can pretty much say whatever he wants and they will love him for it.

[@michaelwillette5837]

Truly I believe he mastered the subject of psychology. I noticed that right away too. Public speaking is not natural to most so I share your sentiment of just how amazing of a speaker he really is. I wish I could master that ability!

[@HarishBabuM]

@@michaelwillette5837 there's a free Ted course for public speaking. Try it, it's would be really useful

[@purpleblueunicorn]

He's been doing lectures at True North and even prison and college for over 30 years, he's got lots of experience doing it.

[@vintageb8]

Which do you choose, pain that leads to pleasure, or pleasure that leads to pain?

[@droidekka2]

+Irwan Santoso pain that leads to pleasure ofc

[@sideboob6534]

+Irwan Santoso Lovely quote

[@michaelatwell8724]

That's a really deep question. The former is ideal but the latter happens to us all too often.

[@NextGenAge]

+Irwan Santoso If someone likes to cut himself, does he get pleasure from pain or pain from pleasure?

[@vintageb8]

Pleasure from pain, most definitely

[@charlesfoster575]

The intro using his first choice, his dad and his issues that led him into psychiatry is the most sophisticated and humorous explanation of the foundation of modern psychiatry I have ever heard. I love this guy!!!

[@Nina-hk7ub]

He worked at California prisons too...

[@jnewt9738]

Maybe my favorite Tedtalk yet... I got off the pleasure trap 6 months ago. Plant based whole food diet. Lost 25 pounds and never felt better. I'm so thankful I ran into a McDougal, Essylsten, Greger, etc.

[@lewginder6399]

Bravo and welcome to the club!

[@jazlafayette7059]

Jared Newton wow hats off, I’ve just discovered tedtalk today ands it’s mind blowing 🙌🏽

[@SophiesWorld2024]

I bet you get no pleasure from being a healthy weight and telling people about it 😂

[@nikkifbaby]

He’s a great presenter. He even understands that naturally people want to see simple pictures. A brilliant choice to show the scientific graph then revert back to the cartoon that he originally introduced us to. I will definitely use that approach in the future when presenting to a novice audience.

[@tekNyiekan]

Am I the only person who felt a lot of warmth from this person's talk? A really good talk.

[@mukeshdhotre3161]

One of the best ted talk . Loved this guy .

[@marekkapusta7825]

This is a great speech because it doesn't apply only to unhealthy food. You could apply it to many unhealthy lifestyles and addictions. The topic is explained in clear and understandable manner. And I really liked the humour of a presenter.

[@abiographyofthewordpleasur8502]

Simple, clear-minded conversation and sensibility.

[@ApexHerbivore]

This is one of the best non-vegan specific videos for vegan advocacy I've seen.

[@DragonBiscuit]

Clinical psychologist here - just wanted to say 1) loved this presentation 2) wish all my colleagues had a sense of humor like this doc :)

[@MrWhatever1234567]

Dragon Biscuit 🫡

[@JACOPO.OFFICIEL]

In short = Instant & Effortless gratification KILLS

[@evelynroob265]

I am SO glad I saw this Tedx talk as I start on my WFPB nutrition plan. Thank you.

[@wadepatton2433]

I went WFPB for 3.5 years before seeing this (today). Thing is I felt physically better in _only_ 3 days WFPB. I'll never go back to junk and animal parts all the time, at every meal. Once that HUGE PSYCHOLOGICAL leap is made, the physical part becomes rewarding rather quickly. Health and weight control can be yours again. Just start and see. In another presentation he shows how very little overeating adds up over a lifetime (20 years in examples).

[@Profile.4]

@Enlil Occidio Sabbateans you're probably obese

[@MJ-vf1im]

WFPB?? Watermelon, Fries, Peanut Butter? Weight Feels Personally Bad? Water, Fizzy, Please Bring?

[@TheEliphixTV]

@@MJ-vf1im Whole food, plant based. Minimizing pre-processed foods and cutting out animal products.

[@o.b.v.i.u.s]

@Enlil Occidio Sabbateans what's notable is that the OP is doing nothing here but *expressing thanks* to the speaker... she didn't say _anything_ to you, or about you... but _you_ felt a need to respond and make a snide remark... if you were content with _your_ life and the things you eat, then you wouldn't be such an @$$hole... ponder that...

[@cadenceenglish]

This is the most unforgettable TED talk ever. Just awesome!

[@strongwallers]

He looks healthy to me. His mind is sharp and he knows how to spell.

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

hahahaha! good one.

[@schonlingg.wunderbar2985]

Well, he is presenting biologistic simplification from decades ago, so not that sharp, I guess.

[@hunterlee9222]

@@schonlingg.wunderbar2985 you should not be haughty, it’s bad for you and people around you

[@rohan1_]

@rawbirbella justthat Our understanding of it does. Think about how "wrong" physics was some years ago. Did the physical nature of the world change?

[@eddigregg9129]

Brilliant... and having spoken to his collegue this weekend I know why they're working together... such fun, such irony, such compassion, such brilliance. Alan and Doug are amazing

[@TheKrispyfort]

Tell them to do an update on this

[@clairebun]

Fascinating! And it goes to show, the mind really is just like any other muscle. "No pain, no gain."

[@maxilove2learn782]

I very much appreciate Doug's explanation of the pleasure trap. It gives me tools and hope in doing the good thing--eat nutritious foods, whole foods, little-to no processed crap.

[@pondjamespond3895]

How’d it go ?

[@Snofuzz]

Wow, Very Educational. This doesn't apply to just food, it applies to everything we do. Anything that triggers a response, counts. Food, sex, masturbation, music, art. shopping. addiction

[@SchgurmTewehr]

Thank you for this. It’s so sad that such basic knowledge about ourselves is not common knowledge.

[@mustafahasan7831]

This guy is totally awesome. I can listen to his talk on a repeat mode.

[@yashwanthraj9144]

One of the best Ted talks I've seen. His way of public speaking is marvelous.

[@MrSaemichlaus]

Many rich people are at phase 3: they have everything, they get used to it, they want even more, they get more by fighting it off of others in wrong ways, this makes themselves unhappy while constantly looking for more, because simplifying their life would mean giving away many things (phase 4). The question "what would you do if you'd be born to a second life" asks for behaviour in phase 5. After winning things throughout life (phase 2) and finally losing them at high age and by death (phase 4), you relax and realise that it's not important how much you have, but rather if it fits your needs and if it doesn't overburden you. Very interesting talk, and I like the simple phrase "pleasure trap" to be used to remind conversation partners of this topic.

[@doncollins7743]

Did they win or did they earn? Who is the greedy one? The one that earns something through labor and creation or the one that believes they are owed something simply because they exist at the cost to the earner?

[@lambd01d]

Seneca said much the same thing. He was very wealthy but he knew he didn't need it to be happy.

[@saosaqii5807]

MrSaemichlaus I doubt this is actually true for being rich, you’re trying to justify rich as being bad here and perhaps you’re trying to destroy your ideal because you know you are not getting rich anytime soon since it’s an highly competitive area But I would rather admit that being rich is way better than being poor I can have the option of having less if I’m rich but I won’t have the option of having more when I’m poor. You can not only have more things if you’re rich but you can experience more things than if you’re poor. And how bout the fact that their also higher on the dominance hierarchy, they feel more secure and happy just because they are richer and have higher status than the average joe

[@morganfreeman544]

@@doncollins7743 Jeff Bezos is worth over 100 billion. Your average household earner is many, many times less than that. Tell me, if it's possible to simply "work yourself to wealth", how one does that without the use of other's labor, and why you yourself are not currently a billionaire.

[@doncollins7743]

@@morganfreeman544 Not all rich folks are even close to Jeff Bezos. Being rich does not mean being Jeff Bezos or Bill Gates, in fact most rich people are not. It is the individuals responsibility to have the skill set for the market place that can make them money which then is only a tool to buy comfort in knowing your bills are paid and will be able to retire at a reasonable age even without the governments pittance. If you decide that you are a grocery clerk for example and thats all you can do, then that is all you will get. When I was young and my girlfriend got pregnant, we were on aid for 2 years, then got a part time job at walmart lost the pittance and was more broke than when I was on AID but I was working and thats how you can have the opportunity to make wealth, i then met a painter who would come in for paint and got an offer to learn to paint houses, i then got that skill and did it on my own. I learned to save and invest that money, I did not pay someone to do that for me, I like control and here I sit a 55 retired, not because I demanded to be as rich as Jeff Bezos or that the government take from Jeff to give to me, rather I lost their pittance and found value in me

[@JimGaltieri]

Beautifully articulated, very informative - Bravo Dr. Lisle!

[@plantbasedforyourheart6742]

I am lucky I "knew" early enough. Forever grateful.

[@TheNormanmurk]

That was an absolutely wonderful talk. This is what the news should be showing on television.

[@smallfootprint2961]

Another WOW! Dr. Lisle. More and more I get it. Why and where I've been and how to stay on track. Part of it is, maybe always, going to be a resistance to taking "just a little" to avoid going back to those old unhappy habits.

[@lorip.9836]

Profound message, excellent speaker. Thank you for teaching this, Dr. Lisle!

[@polderdebanjan]

this is one of the best TED videos I have seen in a while, and I am just halfway through it

[@RawFitChris]

One of the FEW on KZbin that actually has some real experience that matters.

[@JoseSanchez-yo2co]

wow, nice to see you here. I watched videos from you when I was vegan. I'm curious if you're still raw vegan...

[@FreeSpirit47]

The description of the creature hitting the "pleasure button" , thinking he is really accomplishing something sounds like playing video games, doing drugs, screwing multiple sexual partners. People think they are living good when they are actually self destructing. Very interesting TED talk!

[@OFFICIALFUNUSBAND]

why cant i train my elder brain with some videogames 2 hours a week?

[@hashbrownslinging-slasher872]

Video games should not be lumped in with those at all....

[@swayitocarl]

Hash Brown Slinging-Slasher there are enough studies that support video games emasculate men and activate their pleasure sensors when they havent achieved anything biologically, which ends up disrupting this system over time if this is all you do. There are people who use video games to cope with stress. Why? Pleasure trap.

[@robostain_9722]

@@swayitocarl yeah that was me, I would do quests and get all those achievements and satisfaction, feeling great and accomplished, when in reality I was just sitting in front of a screen looking at pixels. I really started doing something meaningful in my life once I severly cut back on gaming.

[@VampiricVolt]

​@Seven V I agree to some extent. I think some video games have a special place in people's hearts that no other medium could replicate, but it's very true it activates pleasure rewards with no real effort and can be a destructive addictive force.

[@JimtownSand]

Incredible video, Thank you.

[@davidvandermeiden]

Brilliant talk!

[@Psychera]

I just love the delivery! really thought-provoking.

[@kaja9917]

The last diagram walkthrough is so relatable to almost everything, nice talk.

[@anakotorri6198]

such a brilliant speech! I very much enjoyed it :)

[@NGEternal]

I believe this to be the hands down best TED talk out there.

[@drewviz5102]

This talk is so pleasurable.

[@shankar3459]

This is the concept I was looking for. Exactly subtle.

[@chinarut]

so great to see u here Dr. Lisle! on the tail end of 'planning half a life' for 2013 and that last graph u share makes me realize it must be applicable to those who use 'work' as motivation & to stick with it and ride the 180 through!

[@danaross]

A great one.

[@petermarris1781]

Summary of porn addiction

[@FM897]

Peter Marris Yep. This problem is analogous to what Gary Wilson discussed in the Ted Talk "The great porn experiment".

[@robertw2930]

+Peter Marris itS A VICTIMLESS CRIME

[@claudearmstrong9232]

+Robert W Not! If it were, then it would be no crime. "Victimless" and "Crime" are mutually exclusive terms.

[@KrwiomoczBogurodzicy]

+Claude Armstrong "A lot of people think that movie piracy is like necrophilia, a victimless crime." - T Carter Mondell, Hollywood Mogul & Producer (character played by Frankie Boyle) - Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights, S01E06

[@mechcicaddengineeringpriva2128]

+Krwiomocz.Bogurodzicy victimless and non consensual.

[@christelleh3892]

I love Dr Lisle!! So so much!!

[@k1w1fruitz]

Another great Ted talk! Thanks for sharing more knowledge we need to hear and understand 👏

[@lidiaolcer6248]

the best psychologist in the world!!!

[@Ngan.marianguyen]

I love how he related this to food omg. This is so amazing 😩🙌🏽🙌🏽💕💕❤️ thank you Dr!

[@grayhalf1854]

Best opening line of any TED talk I've seen...!

[@jw6588]

Great opener! Love this guy's speaking skills~

[@roysb_2628]

Excellent, thank you, the analogies used to illustrate in a clear and direct manner what addictive substances do to us are really clever.

[@adeeperlook5866]

What a fabulous presentation!

[@ozioz82]

His is one of the greatest minds of our time. I love him.

[@jammymommy]

Excellent. I could listen to him all day!!!!

[@andreb.5351]

One of the best videos I've watched in a while. On a personal journey right now, and found this. Great info!

[@SatoriLight]

I strongly recommend researching ex vegans before you go fully plant based. In my experience animal products are vital to human health. Im ex vegan and it was great at first, but over time.. Not sustainable. Listen to your body.. I like Intermittent fasting an occasional short fasts with an organic high quality omnivorous diet, eating according to my bodies guidance. Dont let your mind over ride your body. Eat according to what your body needs. Many vegans deteriorate physically and emotionally over time but due to it being a slow process do not realise. If veganism was optimal id be 100 percent behind it (as i was) but its insidious and highly detrimental over time. Some may manage to do ok on it for years but most experience many issues. Research and see.. Peace

[@c_farther5208]

His opening was so funny to me. Smart guy. I was raised on whole foods and I must say, I am watching my peers fall apart. Seems like bad habits and foods as a child is the ultimate ending.

[@zelenplav1701]

Because people eat what they were raised with. People are not curious enough to learn how their body works. Nutrition, whats that? If it tastes good it's probably loaded with Excito toxins. The taste that kills by dr Blaylock

[@pida9669]

Yes, the bad habits of children tend to become the bad habits of adults. But they can be overcome with knowledge and persistence. I used to be a sugar and video game junkie and I overcame those. Now I feel better than ever! So anyone out there who doubts they can change their habits, there is hope. Take care!

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

He could be a comedien if this psychology thing doesn't work out.He is so funny.

[@goldfinch5522]

I loved that talk

[@auteurmnag8319]

Very instructive and funny!! Thank you Mr Lisle

[@bboyneon92]

The most hilarious intro of all Ted talks in my opinion.

[@Ngan.marianguyen]

The food chart makes SOO much sense omg! I can testify to that 100%, working on my body physically, I can totally relate/agree to that

[@juvent.h6699]

The most important video I have ever seen on Ted, only second to "Why great leaders inspire action" by Sinek

[@BonafideGail]

What a hoot! Thank you, great information!

[@aquamarine0023]

Love Dr. Lisle!!!!

[@MrDivad006]

Excellent talk!

[@vi3472]

Fantastic, Dr Lisle, just what I needed to understand

[@hardcoreclassicenjoyer]

Love this guy.

[@borismeshcheryakov4884]

One of the best TEDx talks.

[@Eric-hw4fm]

GUYS, Dr Lisle has a podcast called "Beat Your Genes" and it's mind blowing. This talk doesn't even convey half of his brilliance. He addresses any modern day issue you can think of from a perspective of evolutionary psychology and I see the world different now

[@NGEternal]

Eric!!!! Thank you for this. I had no idea. I was in need of podcasts! Evolutionary psychology, and evolution in general, is really how we should be thinking about the world.

[@Eric-hw4fm]

@@NGEternal No problem! I am interested to know if you've started it and if so, what you think of it. it's one of my favorite podcasts ever

[@Eric-hw4fm]

@@NGEternal And I agree, evolutionary psychology is a game changer. IMO it is most logical way to explain our species, and its SIMPLE. Dr Lisle talks a lot about big 5 traits and behavioral genetics as well which I highly recommend looking into

[@NGEternal]

@@Eric-hw4fm I have! I wanna start going in order but so far I've been skipping around. Every single one is useful/interesting but I especially liked #51 "How to feel good, how to succeed at life improvement". I have to re-listen to it, even. There's a lot of stuff there. Exactly, and it's hard science. Evolution is the study of how this crazy phenomena of life came to be, and psychology is the study of what/how we think and how that's useful. So by combining the two you effectively get a definitive framework to explain human behavior. This is very useful for me because there's a lot of advice floating around out there, but none is as crystal clear, to the point, and frankly inarguable as insights from evolutionary psychology. Have you checked out Dr. Lisle's website, "Esteem Dynamics?". That seems like a great repository of applicable information.

[@Eric-hw4fm]

@@NGEternal Soooo many good ones, even if the ideas in one of the episodes are repetitive, I almost always find some new and interesting information. And ya their website is great, I actually talked to Dr Lisle in person for $75 haha. I think they have a a membership section with additional videos and book reviews, I gotta check those out.

[@SteveWeltman]

Amazing information. Really explains why people fall back into their old habits on a diet, or for anything that over stimulates the senses. For me, it's the rush I get from playing XBox, pretending I am drifting a car (I can't get the wife to let me drift the infiniti on the street). In reality, that's over stimulation...instead of working on a business template that I get paid for. But, that's just me. Bravo Dr. Doug! Very insightful.

[@johnyepthomi892]

Hilarious with a clear message!! Love this!! He made me realize how bad it is and that I am in a pleasure trap and I have to get out of it...I'll try!!

[@Bushey4545]

This might be one of the most important videos for mabey 85 to 98 Percent of Americans to see and completely wrap there heads around and understand but not surprisingly only like 400 thousand people watched it and isn't there like 400 million people in America

[@KristiPelegrin]

FANTASTIC!

[@cookletsdothis]

Very useful information for when you are going through that first few weeks on an all whole foods regimen.

[@juliashulgin4232]

The best speech on the subject. Thank you!

[@aceshigh23]

Great talk, thanks!

[@mabromley]

Excellent updated funny summary of the pleasure trap plus tips Doug. Understanding your minds hardwired addictions is the key to unlocking your path to the life you deserve.

[@cynthiaisabella5692]

Just saw your interview /session with John on the iThrive series! I’ve never seen nor heard a better description of cravings/addiction ever!!!’ THANK YOU so much for your insight! I do believe it will save lives!! After trying every diet known to man, your knowledge was ALL anyone should ever need! Thank you again! Sincerely, Cynthia

[@price724]

Genius of a TED talk

[@Fugitive136]

Excellent talk! Very, very interesting. Thanks for uploading.

[@danielking104]

This guy need to present the exact same thing at congress and explain to them why our nation is at this stage! Stage 3!!!!

[@claudearmstrong9232]

+King Daniel Congress is run under the authority of the President, who is run under the thumb of world bankers. Congress and President have not a word to add to running of America. Get the facts.

[@SP3NTT]

+Claude Armstrong lawl

[@jordanprichard3537]

Well, you are somewhat correct. Congress is bought by a lot of money from powerful lobbys and powerful people with oodles of money, most of them citizens of this country. And then, that corruption was made more powerful by Citizens United. Now there is no accountability. And, the President is highly limited by Congress. The President mostly makes policy (woop di doo!) while Congress passes laws in the form of bills. The President can sign bills presented to him/her by Congress (the bill is enacted) or not (presidential veto), but Congress can override a presidential veto with a certain number of votes. +

[@claudearmstrong9232]

SAIDsoe, Jordan Prichard the history of the u.S. government is what the de-education system will not teach you about the forced assembly of the Congress that refused to meet for quorum count back in the Civil War years and President Lincoln used the War Powers Act to force Congress to assemble with a quorum. That forced War Powers Act meeting of Congress was never superceeded, so the Congress is directly controled by, and as president nobama plainly illustrated by jamming his bills down their throats, the Congress has not a spittle of its own authority. If you still don't believe the facts, go find them!

[@Knaeben]

Congress's purpose is to us the machinery of government to create illicit wealth. They could care less about this stuff.

[@looopaa9783]

this put into words what i’ve been trying to pin down in my head

[@Freeagent-4-life]

That's great advice. I'm glad I watched.

[@elainesuth6771]

Wow. Thank you so much. Loved this 💗

[@cheisenerhyl]

Thank you!

[@MJay3060]

very well done presentation that speaks to the thinking brain and the feeling brain at once.

[@dennisnewton9384]

Thanks. This is awesome. I’m going to give it a shot

[@TeamProU]

Wow great job, buddy! I needed this right now... still so relevant .

[@MrColeBeans]

🙏🏻 this guy is awesome love this, intrigues me listening to him

[@enfieldli9296]

What an amazing presentation!!!

[@leeboriack8054]

This guy is a brilliant teacher.

[@nikolaimanek6629]

A fantastic lecture. Good you chose the path of psychology:)

[@CrystalMcCarter44]

I don't know if you're going to see our comments but let me jux say it here. You're wonderful and very helpful. Thank you for your great speech.

[@mrnothing249]

true! thanks for sharing ----------- excellent message!

[@johnreid2962]

That was an amazing talk.

[@SSchithFoo]

This is really good, one of the best TED videos I have seen