Social Media Spawns the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
The world is not driven by greed, it's driven by envy. Charlie Munger How social media weaponizes human envy0:00/1252.2985941× Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart is a nonfiction book by Nicholas Carr arguing that modern communication technologies—social media, algorithmic feeds, AI, and
César Chávez, Lust, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matt 7:15 (ESV) Why America Cut Down Cesar Chavez0:00/1346.618051× Australians cut down tall poppies (TPs) because they are envious of them and want everyone to have the same
Jesus Christ and the Tall Poppy Syndrome
And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household.” Matthew 13:57 (EVS) Jesus Christ and the Tall Poppy Syndrome - Doug Garland0:00/1208.296781× The tall poppy syndrome (TPS) is a
Kathryn Ruemmler, Epstein Files, and Tall Poppy Syndrome.
What's a nice girl like you doing in a place like this? Martin Scorsese Kathryn Ruemmler Epstein and Tall Poppy Syndrome0:00/1138.2886171× When you witness or are a victim of the Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS), one of the first questions should be "Who's
Jimmy Lai, Communism, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
The difference between freedom and tyranny is only a matter of dates. Alexandre Dumas Jimmy Lai, Communism, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome0:00/1085.579321× Most people view Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) as an interpersonal phenomenon. Governments play a significant role in TPS and often seem to avoid accountability for
Marges Mohammadi, Iran, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
But the inquisitor who mistakes his own cruelty and lust of power and fear for the voice of Heaven will torment us infinitely because he torments us with the approval of his own conscience and his better impulses appear to him as temptations. C. S. Lewis Marges Mohammadi, Iran, and
Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Dictators are not in the business of allowing elections that could remove them from their thrones. Gene Sharp Maria Corina Machado Escapes Venezuela0:00/681.6449891× The Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) can be traced back to Ancient Greece and Rome ( see Livy, Tarquin the Proud, & The Tall Poppy Syndrome)
Millionaires, Taxes, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Capital goes where it is welcome and stays where it is well treated. Walter Wriston Taxing Success: Why We Cut Down Poppies0:00/818.0854421× Wriston's capital included both financial and human capital (founders, CEOs, talent, and ideas). The latter is often overlooked in most discussions, especially political
Veterans Day and Tall Poppies
Freedom is not free. Walter Hitchcock Serving, courage, and sacrifice are virtues in Tall Poppies and the Military. To all Veterans, I offer Douglas MacArthur's 1962 address to West Point cadets: The soldier, above all other men, is required to practice the greatest act of religious training — sacrifice.
Shi Yongxin, Buddhism, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. Gautama Buddha Shi Yongxin, Buddhism, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome0:00/780.3994561× This post continues the theme from our previous blog, The Seven Deadly Sins, Christianity, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome. I believe the 7DS are
