Does Western society openly reward our insecurities to discourage our authenticity? Are we remaining “vampiric victims” by exploiting our pa

19/03/2025 1h 16min
Does Western society openly reward our insecurities to discourage our authenticity? Are we remaining “vampiric victims” by exploiting our pa

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Episode Synopsis

The modern cult of vulnerability has birthed a paradox: We weaponize insecurity to commodify intimacy. This essay argues that Western society’s obsession with “safety” in relationships enshrines codependency as a shadow economy, where performative wound- trading replaces authentic connection.