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Common decency expert and author of Rooted in Decency: Finding Inner Peace in a World Gone Sideways (book linked here) Colleen Doyle Bryant strives to illustrate the importance of self-respect and the impact that it can have not only on one's personal mental wellbeing, but the way that they interact within society as well. Through these discussions of morality and decency, Doyle Bryant displays how we as a society can and individuals can begin to work towards a shared sense of morality.

Utilizing research from experts in psychology, sociology, and philosophy, Rooted in Decency uncovers why people are acting the way they are right now and helps readers define their own personal values. Each chapter is a short conversation that presents brilliant insights—from neuroscience to happiness science, from Aristotle to Buddha—that bring new light to today’s moral dilemmas.

We discuss the 4 common values that tie a functioning society together: truth, respect, responsibility, and compassion. (around 23 minutes)


Time stamps:

10:47-10:53 people don’t react to shame the same way they do reason

10:57 - natural instinct to care and respond when they see harm

13:01- unpacking religious shame, "going to hell", and the LGBTQ+ community

13:56 - 14:40- getting people to agree with you

19:19-19:25- if the goal is to change minds, I need to go about it in a way that they’ll listen

23 minutes- 4 common values among religions and ancient wisdom systems