S1E4: The Art of Insubordination
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It this episode I talk to the American psychologist Todd Kashdan, a leading expert on the psychology of well-being, curiosity, mental flexibility and social relationships.
Todd joins me to discuss his new book, The Art of Insubordination, and we talk about what is principled insubordination exactly, what are the costs, the barriers and the consequences to dissent, whether it is from the majority or from your own group, and some of the strategies that you can use to rebel in a responsible and successful way, with some musicians and bands serving as some of our examples.
I think that the subject matter of the book is particularly relevant to us, to you, to the musicians, creators, artists and the rebels in all of us. Many of you are actively engaged in the important movements of today and are dedicated to improving the music scenes that you are part of while often standing up to the status quo.
Therefore, The Art of Insubordination talks our language as it is about the ways in which we can truly create more justice and more good in the world.
Due to the vast territory that we had to cover, it is very likely that there will be a second episode with Todd, sometime in the future, dealing specifically with the psychological strategies you can use to take care of your mental health and deal with the pressure that goes with rebelling.
In case you don’t want to wait until then, you can purchase the book now, at this link.
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