Dostoevsky's Warning to the Self-Destructive

Fyodor Dostoevsky is one of the most brilliant and eclectic writers in history. And here we will examine one of his most personal books - The Gambler. It is a masterclass in how to ruin your own life through self-destructive acts, and we will look at it in detail today. Get ready to learn how noble intentions can set us on the path to misery, and how we keep ourselves there. Let's dive into Dostoevsky's Guide to Self-Destruction.

Uploaded 05-07-24

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00:00 How to self-destruct
01:29 Money, Self-ignorance, and self-sabotage
08:52 The Hedonic Roulette Wheel
13:51 The Existential Threat of Compulsion
22:55 The Eternal Hope



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