John Cleese on the Psychology of Extremism
This video features a clip of actor and comedian John Cleese discussing the psychological appeal of extremism. In the footage, Cleese suggests that the primary advantage of adopting an extremist viewpoint is that it provides a sense of personal satisfaction. He argues that by identifying an enemy, individuals can convince themselves of their own inherent goodness, which in turn justifies abusive behavior toward others while maintaining a facade of being rational and courteous. The clip is presented as a long-standing observation on human behavior and political polarization.
This video is going to rustle some jimmies
Traitors are the problem. the enemy isn't as big of a problem as all pre approved media messaging makes them out to be
I enjoy very much abusing people
Whatever he says, Russia is an actual enemy, invading our Ukrainian bros. I guess, right is right again?
Funny how he didnt even think about millions of foreigners replacing their people.
Ok fair enough... I get all that... But could someone please explain this to me?
us moderates :
Predicted? You think this didn't happen before?
As someone who considers himself a moderate... yeah, pretty accurate. I'm on whichever side I fall on each particular issue, so if I'm left-leaning the right wingers hate me, and if I'm right-leaning the left wingers hate me. And if I say "I don't think we have enough information
The irony of some of the comments