Reflections on my self, how society puts us on edge, more problems with free-will, and love

I start today's podcast with an update about my work situation, which flows into a reflection of my own self esteem issues and so on. I then segue into how the precarious situation we are all in thanks to capitalism makes people more prone to being on edge. Unfortunately, many folks (especially cis white men) find solace in extremist or otherwise problematic content and communities. I also touch on some thoughts I've had listening to some Lex Fridman podcasts. I mention how the Bad Vegan thing shows us the problem with thinking only about accountability instead of environmental awareness. Our decisions are influenced by hundreds or even thousands of variables, and ignoring those makes us feel more 'in control' but makes us even more able to be controlled. Finally, I talk about love, and how love is often misused when we really mean infatuation or attraction or manipulation and the like. I think love requires mutual respect and a desire to help each other grow.