Dangerous People in Powerful places

Bear Psychology Podcast

Disconnected People in positions of power make the world more dangerous for everyone – Bear Psychology Radio hosted by Dr. Anna Baranowsky with guest Dr. Steve Taylor. Disconnected people have the tendency to gravitate toward power. When Disconnected people rule in positions of power societies trend toward patriarchal, hierarchical and warlike. In contrast, societies with connected leaders trend toward egalitarian, democracy and peace.

Although most people have a deep need to be connected, life events/upbringing and trauma exposure can interfere in this profound human characteristic. A person’s “goodness” and capacity for compassion often results from connection, whereas cruelty often originates from a feeling of being cut off from others.

Dr. Steve Taylor, author of “DisConnected: The Roots of Human Cruelty and How Connection Can Heal the World”, teaches us about the consequences of disconnection, how connection ultimately shapes us as a society, and how it can even change us as people.

Listen to the conversation with Dr. Steve Taylor as we explore the benefits of being interconnected unpack how valuable human connection is to us all in this complex world.

Links & Resources:

• Dr. Taylor’s book review: https://tinyurl.com/3b2ewhfs
• Purchase Dr. Taylor’s book: https://tinyurl.com/mvp52h4h
• Information about Dr. Taylor’s Books: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/books/disconnected/

Materials to Reference:

• More of Dr. Taylor’s Radio Appearances and videos: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/videos/
• Information about Dr. Steve Taylor: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/about-steve-taylor/
• Events with Steve Taylor: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/events/
• Online programs with Steve Taylor: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/online-courses/