The pressure.
They remind us?
“Learn how to be a loser, because it’s important to be a loser to be a winner.”
Sanford I. Weill
You can lose like a winner and you can win like a loser.
AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.
Me: In a society with usury people will say: “You are a loser”. Does that make sense? How?
ChatGPT (jan23):
In a society where usury is prevalent, individuals who are struggling to repay high-interest loans may be stigmatized and labeled as “losers” by those who are more financially successful. This can be due to a number of reasons:
- The idea that if someone is unable to repay a loan, it is a sign of personal failure or lack of responsibility.
- The belief that those who are struggling financially are not working hard enough or are not using their resources effectively.
- The perception that someone who is struggling with debt is less successful or less valuable than those who are financially stable.
Such stigmatization can have negative psychological effects on individuals and can lead to feelings of shame and inadequacy. It can also discourage people from seeking help and support, as they may fear being judged or stigmatized by others. This can further exacerbate the negative effects of high-interest loans and can make it more difficult for individuals to achieve financial stability and security.
It’s important to recognize that financial struggles can be caused by a variety of factors, including changes in the economy, unexpected expenses, or lack of access to affordable credit. Therefore, being in debt or struggling financially should not be stigmatized as it could happen to anyone, regardless of their ability or effort.
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Extra:
- Shame
- Failure
- Inadequacy
- Unworthiness
- Low self-esteem
- Guilt
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Isolation
Wikipedia:
Affiliate:
Books:
- “The Culture of Conformism: Understanding Social Consent” by Patrick C. Brandy, 2020
- “The Shame Game: Overcoming the Tyranny of Shame” by Vanessa B. Warheit, 2021
- “The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness” by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, and Jon Kabat-Zinn, 2007
- “The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are” by Brené Brown, 2010
- “The Self-Esteem Workbook” by Glenn R. Schiraldi, 2016
Documentaries:
- “The Price of Shame” directed by Fisher Stevens, 2015
- “Inside Job” directed by Charles Ferguson, 2010
- “The True Cost” directed by Andrew Morgan, 2015
- “Money, Power and Wall Street” directed by Michael Kirk, 2012
- “Poverty, Inc.” directed by Michael Matheson Miller, 2014
Movies:
- “The Pursuit of Happyness” directed by Gabriele Muccino, 2006
- “The Big Short” directed by Adam McKay, 2015
- “The Wolf of Wall Street” directed by Martin Scorsese, 2013
- “Margin Call” directed by J.C. Chandor, 2011
- “The Company Men” directed by John Wells, 2010
Series:
- “Breaking Bad” created by Vince Gilligan, 2008-2013
- “Mad Men” created by Matthew Weiner, 2007-2015
- “Billions” created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, 2016-present
- “Ozark” created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams, 2017-2022
- “Black Mirror” created by Charlie Brooker, 2011-2019
Songs:
- “The Man” by Taylor Swift, 2019
- “The A Team” by Ed Sheeran, 2011
- “Material Girl” by Madonna, 1984
- “Billionaire” by Travie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars, 2010
- “Money” by Pink Floyd, 1973
Artworks:
- “The Gross Clinic” by Thomas Eakins, 1875
- “The Scream” by Edvard Munch, 1893
- “The Money Series” by Andy Warhol, 1982
- “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso, 1937
- “Untitled (L.A.)” by Jonas Wood, 2015
Podcasts:
- “The Psychology of Shame” by The Psych Central Podcast, 2021
- “The Debt Collective” by The Debt Collective, ongoing
- “Hidden Brain: You 2.0: Our Better Nature” by NPR, 2018
- “The Minimalists Podcast” by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, ongoing
- “The Dave Ramsey Show” by Dave Ramsey, ongoing
Purpose: to see at todays knowledge
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