Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago
This week, we dive headfirst into the messy, uncomfortable topic of regret. From the aches and grays that come with hitting a new decade to the deeper realizations about relationships, selfish mistakes, and missed opportunities, we unpack how regret shapes who we are. And there's a twist: what if regret isn’t something to fear or avoid? What if it’s a tool for growth? I share my own stories of taking people for granted, self-destructive habits, and the lessons I’ve learned about self-forgiveness and choosing your regrets wisely.
We also tackle some fascinating questions about whether empathy is actually good for society. Is it always a good thing, or can it sometimes lead us astray? To round things off, we share our thoughts on AI and its impact on creativity and human connection.
Enjoy.
Chapters
01:14 The F*ck of the Week: No Regrets?
19:36 Brilliant or Bullsh*t: Is Empathy Always a Good Thing?
40:45 Q&A: Is AI coming for us all?
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Theme song: Icarus Lives by @Periphery used with permission from Periphery.
This week, we dive headfirst into the messy, uncomfortable topic of regret. From the aches and grays that come with hitting a new decade to the deeper realizations about relationships, selfish mistakes, and missed opportunities, we unpack how regret shapes who we are. And there's a twist: what if regret isn’t something to fear or avoid? What if it’s a tool for growth? I share my own stories of taking people for granted, self-destructive habits, and the lessons I’ve learned about self-forgiveness and choosing your regrets wisely.
We also tackle some fascinating questions about whether empathy is actually good for society. Is it always a good thing, or can it sometimes lead us astray? To round things off, we share our thoughts on AI and its impact on creativity and human connection.
Enjoy.
Chapters
01:14 The F*ck of the Week: No Regrets?
19:36 Brilliant or Bullsh*t: Is Empathy Always a Good Thing?
40:45 Q&A: Is AI coming for us all?
Sign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help make you a less awful person: markmanson.net/breakthrough
Follow me:
instagram.com/markmanson
twitter.com/IAmMarkManson
facebook.com/Markmansonnet
linkedin.com/in/markmanson
tiktok.com/@iammarkmanson
Theme song: Icarus Lives by @Periphery used with permission from Periphery.
