https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-aq4ms-18063f9

00:00:00 The speaker introduces the topic of desire, inspired by a debate between Luo Yonghao and Wang Ziru, and how it relates to the satisfaction derived from watching someone be “destroyed” in a debate, which is symbolic violence.

00:03:30 Discusses the universality and adaptability of desires, citing sexual desire as a primal example and how it shifts with social restrictions.

00:05:29 Explores the concept of violence as a hardwired desire, tracing it from early human survival instincts to modern entertainment like gladiatorial combats and sports.

00:08:00 Introduces the desire to be seen and how it motivates attention-seeking behavior, especially online, and how it manifests differently across different demographics.

00:15:28 The speaker talks about how influencers embody human desires, acting as focal points for shared cravings.

00:21:30 Concludes by suggesting that love, similar to money, is an ultimate bundle of human desires and that these desires may be the lens for observing many types of human activities and passions.

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