Tag Archives: hierarchy
Elon’s Plight: When the Top Baboon Begins to Fall
The aggressive males in Dr. Robert Sapolsky’s baboon study built their lives on domination rather than connection, and when crisis struck, they had no social bonds to rely on. No one cared for them because they had never invested in … Continue reading
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Tagged baboons, Domination, domination hierarchy, Elon, Elon Musk, hierarchy, Interpersonal Neurobiolgy, IPNB, Musk, Sapolsky
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The Many Weaknesses of Elon Musk and the System That Fosters Him
Celebrity billionaire Elon Musk has been portrayed as a visionary, a genius, who reshapes industries and pushes the boundaries of innovation. However, when we step back and examine the deeper layers of his success, we begin to see that much … Continue reading
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Tagged Billionaire, connection, culture, Domination, Elon Musk, Empathy, hierarchy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Musk, power, safety, society, success, thriving, well-being
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How to Dismantle the Domination Hierarchy
Taking down the domination hierarchy that supports wealth and power concentration requires a multi-faceted, systemic approach that challenges the core structures of inequality, exploitation, and oppression. It involves reimagining societal systems, empowering marginalized communities, and creating alternatives to entrenched power … Continue reading
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Tagged control, Dismantle, Domination, hierarchy, politics, power, resistance, values
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Why Everything Feels Like a Threat: The Stress Epidemic Behind Political Division
A dysregulated society doesn’t happen by accident. It emerges when too many people live in chronic stress, unable to return to a state of safety and connection. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, individual nervous systems don’t exist in isolation. … Continue reading
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Tagged Domination, dysregulation, hierarchy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, politics, Stress, threat
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How the Mental Illness Industry Serves the Ultra-Rich
Wealthy men of the Gilded Age, particularly individuals like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie, donated substantial amounts of money to causes and institutions that shaped the mental illness industry. These men, though outwardly portrayed as benefactors, often supported initiatives … Continue reading
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Tagged Behavioral Health, Gilded Age, hierarchy, Mental Health, oppression, philanthropists, psychiatry, Psychology, ultra-rich
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Denial of Care, Denial of Humanity: Violence, Healthcare Injustice, and a Society on Edge
The murder of the CEO of United Healthcare reflects the deep consequences of cultural dysregulation and domination hierarchies. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, acts of violence are not isolated phenomena but rather symptoms of a society that fosters widespread … Continue reading
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Tagged CEO, collective wellbeing, connection, Domination, domination hierarchy, Empathy, hierarchy, IPNB, Mental Health, murder, Psychology, UnitedHealth, well-being
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Connection Over Control: Why IPNB is the Antidote to Dominance Hierarchies
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) supports the reduction of hierarchy, especially when it comes to relationships, organizations, and social structures. IPNB, developed by Dr. Dan Siegel, is grounded in the idea that human beings thrive in environments that promote connection, attunement, empathy, … Continue reading
Empathy as a Cultural Foundation: Leveraging IPNB to Dismantle Hierarchy and Foster Widespread Thriving
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, undermining the domination hierarchy and building a culture that fosters widespread human thriving involves creating environments that support the natural human capacities for connection, empathy, and mutual support. Here’s how this can be approached: … Continue reading
The Misplaced Rage of Incels
Patriarchy and domination hierarchies cut both ways, harming not only women but also men. While incels blame women for their frustrations, the deeper issue lies in the patriarchal system itself, which sets rigid expectations for gender roles and promotes toxic … Continue reading
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Tagged hierarchy, incel, Incels, masculinity, Mental Health, misogyny, patriarchy, Psychology
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