The Laws of Power and Human Nature I Robert Greene at Chapman University

In August of 2023, I spoke at Chapman University in collaboration with @youngentrepreneursyndicate. I hope you enjoy all the topics I covered in the talk.
Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, The Laws of Human Nature, and most recently, The Daily Laws.
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[@nevergiveup5939]

Why are we here in this life? Why do we die? What will happen to us after death?

[@caseygibbs2327]

Happy anniversary Robert, love your works 🎉

[@Wellwtfallthenamesaretooken]

Roberte give me yo money. 💋I’ma seduce u real bad. 🤬🔪🫦👄mmmm yum yum.

[@Wellwtfallthenamesaretooken]

@@nevergiveup5939we suk duck and get our ducks sucked, and get f#$ked in the a$$ for eternity.

[@raymondtendau2749]

​@@nevergiveup5939We are here for a reason but the reason differs from person to person, day to day and from Hour to Hour. What matters therefore is not the reason in General but the specific meaning of person's life at a giving moment.

[@davidbowen6284]

Charasmatic people tend to have realised that conquering people's defensiveness is the key to what people can bring to their own lives. I guess then it just comes down to their intention. They're always attentive listeners with a great sense of humour. The confidence combined with the ability to criticize and laugh at themselves also brings barriers down. They appear more humble, more complete as people. Like they have enough strength for both of you. They seem less tortured by their internal conflict.

[@vmp_online]

this was so beautifully put, i think this is why people are drawn to me!

[@majorkade]

Yep

[@Florin82094]

What means the key to what people can bring to their own lives ? I am sorry, but I don't know English very well and I tried to translate and sounds vague.

[@serbeef7974]

Screenshot 👌

[@davidbowen6284]

The power of acquiescence is not to be underestimated imo. When we are calm enough inside that we can absorb more pressure through presence of mind. We don't need external validation and understand we can extend ourselves to people and have it not destroy our sense of worth/self. We can put ourselves below people and know we are taking control by relinquishing our appetite for control and outcomes. So aquienscance has real allure and can humble you to let go of worrying about protecting your boundaries. You can live in a state of flow and present trust and understanding to people's lives that will automatically gain more respect and favourability with people.

[@outofuniverse3]

I am 17 year old 1st year of college. Yesterday I buy 48 laws of powers I have to work on Always say less than necessary Re create yourself Enter action with boldness Plan all the way to end Make your accomplishments seem effort less

[@Dcalderon1901]

Thank you for your labor Robert. You're work is a reason I have bettered my life I'm forever in debt to you.

[@jeromemoore3510]

Please make that show happen the 48 LAWS OF POWER.... WOW YES

[@UnfoldArtifitialIntelligence]

THANKS Robert for all your gifts to humanity. You changed my life.

[@Romel-he1ds]

You and me both

[@adaf123]

Hey Robert! I know you may not see this comment, you probably have a team working on your social media, but I just want to acknowledge you for all your work on your books, your talks, and your exemplary way of living life, is very inspiring and changes the life of those who seek wisdom. Thank you so much and may we continue to have more of Robert Greene for a long time. P.S can’t wait until your new book comes out.

[@navski1604]

Nice comment my brotha

[@majorkade]

You're welcome. This is my alias. 😊

[@franciscogerardohernandezr4788]

Awesome answers, it's amazing how humble his discourse is when answering each question. Many others would self-flatter themselves.

[@YourFearIsReal]

Can't say I'm surprised. He has an immense knowledge of human interaction. Speaking from the ego would be foolish to him

[@nO_d3N1AL]

The facial expressions of the woman sat next to him (Rachel) were so instructive, just shows how Robert is so real and speaks from the heart.

[@majorkade]

She is also focused, curious and good at what she does.

[@jesseburgardtart]

Thank you, Robert Greene!!❤ Sometimes a lion and sometimes a fox 😊

[@Manuel-6]

Thank you robert

[@Yeeeeeehaw]

Thank you ! Dr Greene for sharing with us your talks...

[@theminister7]

You've helped me so much ❤🎉 Thank You Robert 😊

[@aiexbelton7613]

This was a great interview I was glued in the whole time.

[@manfrominternet]

How can one not read all your books? damn when im not reading them im listening to them on repeat while doing other things

[@untouchable360x]

Power is power.

[@Ramenko1]

Where is this from? I've heard this before.

[@Ramenko1]

Oh wait, I remember. Game of Thrones...Cersei said this to Littlefinger when Littlefinger said "Knowledge is Power" but then Cersei had her guards apprehend him and responded "Power is power."

[@Wellwtfallthenamesaretooken]

Dik iz dik.

[@Wellwtfallthenamesaretooken]

@@Ramenko1dik iz dik. 💅🏼💋

[@Wellwtfallthenamesaretooken]

@@Ramenko1his dik’s real thick: 💋🔪💅🏼

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[@seherfathima2091]

I have all the 5 ! Eye opening ! Thanku soo much !

[@alexlopez5800]

Trust the process of discovering your life purpose was definitely thought of when robert talks about his jobs and how he wrote the 48 laws. Thank you

[@ZfromBrooklyn]

This was an Amazing video. Thank you !

[@lshubham3692]

Enjoying reading human nature and exercises of your sir 🙏

[@AnaLucia262]

The book looks AMAZING!

[@aSpacetimeAdventurer]

"I learn more about history in your books than I did in school" -sum it up for me too!

[@lifeisabadjoke5750]

Fr. Robert is the reason I now love history.

[@SlimeOhIm]

Best interview I’ve seen with you. I really connected with your responses, they went into great depth.

[@gentlelife7241]

Robert you are really a master at power , suduction,war and human nature.

[@seherfathima2091]

Hi I love ur books! Would love to see you one day ❤may u live a long happy life

[@user-yo5mg8zj5j]

Please keep publishing videos my own mentor ❤

[@daniellecoles445]

As an attractive woman “the art of seduction” is pure gold. It has absolutely changed my life, I will be retiring early. Thank you Mr. Greene

[@majorkade]

Lucky you and your victim. 😂

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[@majorkade]

@@daniellecoles445 That's even better! 😉

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$100 dollars but i can listen to a few of his books for free...which is nice. Thank you.

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Love from Pakistan ❤

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[@DwyaneWadeCounty]

10:10 - 12:15 The book and the laws are about defense, it is not evil as some people believe. It has helped 99% of people. Narcissistic, psychopathic people do not need to read this book, because they already know these laws by nature and instinct, it's in their DNA 🧬. A good example is my narcissistic mother. She is VERY manipulative, but do you think that she has ever read a single page of a book in her entire life? (The answer is no, in case you don't know).

[@augustinetwumasi5031]

😂😂😂 hey becareful of what you say about your mum

[@DwyaneWadeCounty]

@@augustinetwumasi5031 EXTREMELY careful

[@piciulnostru575]

In Robert Greene we trust

[@lifeisabadjoke5750]

We need that new book

[@sandhyadubey1708]

48 law is just wow

[@zetos4440]

Damn this went hard

[@eseosawilliams8916]

Congratulations, Uncle Robert, on your wedding ...

[@AdrianoGiovanni-ic5rk]

💚🙏 what up Robo trip, good see ya

[@AdrianoGiovanni]

💚🙏 Robo-trip Robert

[@lazarus3068]

Brilliant interpretations on Robert's part. I only beg to differ with him on raw intellect. What he speaks to regarding that is character dispostion and common sense,not raw processing power. He does speak to will and discernment though and more. Great interview and Q&A!

[@davidbowen6284]

In an ideal world we could accept that whilst we all have emotional needs that there has to be a trade off. Most people don't want a little bit of power though. People are greedy. They want it all. So there is a distinct conflict of interest within collaboration of society.

[@deborafleischmann]

"Power over Force." Dr. David Hawkins

[@DjediMind]

Classic.

[@blancolety]

hahahahah I loved that limited edition!

[@carolynmaryscott]

"There are more things in heaven and earth, than can be dreamt of in your philosoophy ..." -Shakespeare

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❤❤❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Jermainetheintrovert]

Power makes you untouchable.

[@UnCanny_]

So Crazy, Video was Uploaded 48 min ago And im Watching it 🤌🛐

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Wow

[@seventypoints]

27:50 check point

[@mamarama5174]

With all due respect, Robert, what you describe as strategies to survive in and navigate the power structures of the world has been done as someone who has essentially dropped out of it and is a perennial outsider. And you do not mention how many times those who are careful to assuage the egos of their superiors and avoid many of the traps set for powerless people are still defeated by the cronyism built into society which continues to ignore them in favor of the sociopaths and narcissists who wheedle their way into the upper echelons. I think we also need to inject into this conversation the idea of re envisioning a different concept of power. The one we have now is heavily dependent on and inherited from dominant Western men.

[@robertjones9707]

nice audio

[@shankarbalakrishnan2360]

I prefer the painful truth it's given me an unadulterated strive❤❤🎉🎉

[@realityisfake]

I liked the part where she goes to take audience questions with her mic that doesn't work

[@chanearthur4401]

Rob I think your saying more than necessary

[@jimandersch5364]

Rule number 49, bombard everyone with commercials every 30 seconds 😂

[@youshouldknowme11111]

In a world full of sharks, Robert Greene moves like a blue whale

[@majorkade]

More like an Orca

[@davidbowen6284]

The irony of people is that so many people distrust each other. It's a plausible observation that throughout your life you can count your closest friends on one hand. Yet the same people who are distrustful of others are projecting distrust and expecting people to show them virtue. Way I see it...if there's no materialism to gain or attain as we are perishing, then the only thing we can gain and attain is connection. That's where the real power is. Upgrading your influence to forge those positive connections, but also being astute enough to see who's not your friend. Anyone who's been around Narcissistic people will know the negative impact they can have on your identify and the relationship you have with yourself. It's incumbent on you to be discerning with everyone.

[@alejandrobonilla4130]

I agree. Not 100 % true, but majority of the time I noticed that people who trust others are usually trustworthy & people who don't trust others not even a little tend to be distrust-worthy.

[@Helen-nl9lv]

Pity about the sound

[@judepillai1351]

I'm 38 now...

[@ReachingHigher001]

25:06 - His face there. 😆

[@lukeben1596]

When you invest, you are buying a day you don't have to work.

[@ashleyjenny186]

Everyone needs more than their salary to be financial stable. The best thing to do with your money is to invest it rightly, because money left for saving always end up used with no returns.

[@alicemark5918]

Investing in alternate income streams should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing.

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Am looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I really need to create an alternate source of income, what do you think I should be buying?

[@lukeben1596]

Cryptocurrency investment, but you will need a professional guide on that.

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Facebook 👇

[@ARMIMFANNI]

🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@alanhare518]

WHERE AND WHEN CAN I GET THAT NEW ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ZfromBrooklyn]

November

[@sreerajnair]

That lady has just one expression to everything Robert has to say - Repeated nod of the head with raised eyebrows while moving her head in slow motion towards the audience.

[@jmm1817]

So what focusing on the wrong thing in life

[@majorkade]

She's brilliant

[@notanotherjamesmurphy5574]

47:43

[@ManeSushrut]

Lady host mic was not working 🙄

[@ZoomerShorts]

Hey Robert, i emailed you on Feb 1st and March 20 for an interview about seduction. Let me know. Thanks!

[@TheToxicgamer1000]

I have two tickets to Robert greene and Ryan holiday on September 19 in La and I won’t be able to make it and I’m so sad about it . Anyone wanna buy my tickets off me ? I’ll discount it

[@Ramenko1]

How much are your tickets? I live LA and I am interested

[@TheToxicgamer1000]

@@Ramenko1 I got them for 90$ each and it was minimum of 2 so I have two tickets at about 200$

[@TheToxicgamer1000]

@@Ramenko1 but I will sell them for 100$

[@TheToxicgamer1000]

@@Ramenko1 and also it’s front row seats

[@danab172]

I hope the book is as good as his talk...because ive youtubed other summaries and theyre negative and have alot of contradictions.

[@karengallegos750]

😁

[@loboplateadostacker]

22:21 FDR was an excellent player of the 48 rules of power, hands down. So good, that most people including Robert believe he was a good guy. In reality, FDR was the biggest swindler and thief in US history. With executive order 6102 he banned the private ownership of gold and confiscated it for "the greater good", he then revaluated the looted gold by debasing the dollar. Also by making war bond irredeemable with gold and playing woth interest rates and valuations, the US Treasury profited in the equivalent of todays's 10.000 tons of gold. In one fell swoop. Keep in mind that the US reports gold reserves around 8000 tons today, and FDR swindled the equivalent of 10,000 tons of gold. Countless citizens who got stripped of their gold or who sold hard assets to buy patriotic war bonds would find themselves holding the bag, victims of FDR's cunning scheme. As citizens, falling for people like FDR, can prove a ruinous mistake.

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Sir, Where to buy limited edition

[@RobertGreeneOfficial]

Pinned comment.

[@ganeshjaiswal2262]

I have read hundreds of books once but read your every one of your books for hundreds of times. Thanks for suffering for us and teaching us. This is truly bible

[@Scottish1970]

Couldn`t really hear the questions from the girl

[@bubbles.stu26]

Neurodivergent peeps need to work for themselves and come up with a very good idea that makes people think they need what you are selling, with a benefactor to give you a boost. Okay.

[@natural3362]

It's in the human nature to always misunderstand what other people are saying. So don't be foolish to speak about sensitive controversial things or any thing that can be twisted and taken out of context

[@ninjacat508]

Ads every 3 minutes

[@richardzellers]

If he thinks Lincoln and for were great Presidents, his reading of History is surface level.

[@theriffwriter2194]

Hey lady. You shouldn't use 1234 as your lock screen code🙂

[@wilbertwallace6655]

The idea that Elon musk is a poor delegator is beyond stupid. Elon sleeps in the factory because he wants those he has delegated tasks to know that he is more invested than they are. So they never feel taken advantage of for putting their full self into the work. Elon knows that decisions are made after an error, if another person could right the error, it would not get back to the top.

[@majorkade]

True. Another way of viewing it.

[@JonDasBoot]

I'm interested in how you feel about Elon wasting 44 billion on Twitter. And his support of anti semites. And the failure of the Tesla truck. And denying Starlink to the Ukrainian army.

[@majorkade]

@@JonDasBoot I certainly am in favor of the Ukraine decision. Not his war. Smart.

[@JonDasBoot]

@@majorkade Agreed ... not his war. That said, why is he providing the link at all? He has been providing them Starlink since the beginning of the invasion. I would hope he would support Ukranians.

[@reginamemoriesforever-vc8ql]

@@JonDasBoothey dude, do you understand he is under US Legislation and whatever he would do against the interests of the US could be considered breaking the law and treason?!!!! You speak from a place of arrogance as if you did anything remotely important your whole life. GET A MIRROR!

[@vinceocratic]

The most prolific and influential thinker and writer of our times meets the worst audio and video crew on the planet…

[@GP-lg6np]

he's probably speaking to future assholes though...it's the A students working for the entrepreneurs

[@shanemcquillan2333]

I’ve worked for Elon, only ceo/owner that has stopped to talk to us shit eaters at the bottom of the totem pole and is unanimously respected through the whole company. You’re off on that Robert unfortunately

[@mcwbadass]

Ugh too many Ads Robert

[@ecr-9341]

Go Figure. A listless liberal likes FDR….

[@notanotherjamesmurphy5574]

the girl on the bottom-left is really annoying

[@notanotherjamesmurphy5574]

38:43

[@notanotherjamesmurphy5574]

48:28