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Michael Woudenberg's avatar

Overall, I think you're right. We are coded to want a benevolant dictator. Even our US is founded on the idea of a natural God who bestows our rights and holds our leaders accountable.

I would, though, disagree with your description of the Rogan vs. Murray debate. First, I don't think Murray has a claim to a higher level expereince than Rogan. Second, while mockery can be used as you say, the way men and women mock is different. Men bust each other's balls to call out and eliminate weakness. Women use mockery to create weakness.

"Don't be a bitch" from a man is a call to action

"Don't be a bitch" from a woman is a call to inaction

I know I'm hyper-simplifying here and I may be mis-reading your intent but that was my initial gut reaction. Men use mockery much differently than women.

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Kate Wand's avatar

One of your best. Written with so much clarity and depth. Thank you for the Hellmouth reference ;).

Rogan is the founder of the establishment of anti-establishment podcasting. His swag masterfully hides his covert aggression tactics and his posturing as open-minded when he has usually already decided, but will never say it out loud.

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