153: The Pettiness of Trump and His Codependent Frenemies - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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This episode explores the codependent dynamic in politics, particularly how President Trump's outrageous statements strengthen his position and how both sides of the aisle are affected.
Every time President Trump says something outrageous, his opposition takes the bait. He gets stronger. It turns out that there's a theory that describes this! This episode explores how the bait-and-bait-taking dynamic has corrupted both sides of the aisle, turning politics into a codependent spectacle. Jim Babka breaks down the failed strategy of “resistance,” provides a Girardian lens on the conflict, shows you what stories to ignore, and offers strategic alternatives - four Gracepoints for shrewdly navigating "enemy behavior." Acquisitive Mimesis art by Alexander Douglas https://axdouglas.com/2021/01/30/language-daoism-mimetic-desire/ NOTES Nassim Nicholas Taleb wrote, "Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder" (2012) EP121: Daryl Davis Pt 1, Biography of his work: https://youtu.be/Yu-j3zvD2o8 EP122: Daryl Davis Pt 2, Fighting Racism with Grace: https://youtu.be/ceL600_kQi0 CHAPTERS 0:00 Antifragile 0:33 Theme 0:45 More symbolic than important 2:52 Stop playing his game 5:35 The things that matter least 6:44 More like your enemy every day 8:55 Gain from Disorder ht-Taleb 11:12 Controls the news cycle for the day 12:02 Why don't they stop playing along? 14:10 The failed…
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