The Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Nietzsche

What if your sense of right and wrong isn’t as objective as you think?In this episode, we explore Friedrich Nietzsche’s On the Genealogy of Morals, a provocative and deeply unsettling examination of where morality actually comes from. Rather than treating values like “good” and “evil” as fixed truths, Nietzsche traces them back to historical conflicts, psychological needs, and struggles for power.We unpack his distinction between master and slave morality, the role of resentment in shaping ethical systems, and how guilt became internalised over time. More importantly, we examine what this means today, across leadership, workplace dynamics, politics, and personal decision-making.This is not just philosophy. It’s a lens for understanding why people judge, criticise, and justify the way they do, and how often those judgements are driven by forces we barely recognise.If you’ve ever questioned where your beliefs come from, or why moral debates feel more emotional than rational, this episode offers a sharp, challenging perspective.