Sacred Values: How Our Deepest Convictions Lead Us Astray
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
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Resources
- All links gathered here, including books, Substack, YouTube, and Start Mattering apparel
- You Matter, Luma - Pre-order
- Dr. Steven Sloman Profile
- Purchase The Cost of Conviction (Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook)
In This Episode, You Will Learn
- Why sacred values simplify decisions but often ignore real consequences, fueling polarization and conflict
- The difference between consequentialist thinking (outcomes-focused) and sacred values (right/wrong actions)
- How the knowledge illusion leads us to rely on community slogans rather than deep understanding
- What taboo tradeoffs (refusing to compromise sacred values for gain) and tragic tradeoffs (competing sacred values) reveal about human nature
- Why sacred values tie us to belonging and identity, but drive us to distinguish and demonize "the other side."
- Practical ways to spot sacred value reliance: Ask "Why am I doing this?" and focus on explainable consequences
Support the Movement
Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it. StartMattering.com
Show Notes
Full Show Notes
passionstruck.com/sacred-values-cost-...
Free Companion Workbook
Download a Free Companion Workbook with prompts about this episode
Resources
- All links gathered here, including books, Substack, YouTube, and Start Mattering apparel
- You Matter, Luma - Pre-order
- Dr. Steven Sloman Profile
- Purchase The Cost of Conviction (Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook)
In This Episode, You Will Learn
- Why sacred values simplify decisions but often ignore real consequences, fueling polarization and conflict
- The difference between consequentialist thinking (outcomes-focused) and sacred values (right/wrong actions)
- How the knowledge illusion leads us to rely on community slogans rather than deep understanding
- What taboo tradeoffs (refusing to compromise sacred values for gain) and tragic tradeoffs (competing sacred values) reveal about human nature
- Why sacred values tie us to belonging and identity, but drive us to distinguish and demonize "the other side."
- Practical ways to spot sacred value reliance: Ask "Why am I doing this?" and focus on explainable consequences
Support the Movement
Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it. StartMattering.com