Ep. 4 Pride
Pride -- the belief that my will trumps all, even the will of God -- is the deadliest of the Cardinal Sins. Yet, science suggests that our ability to think well of ourselves is a crucial cognitive function, our survival, and happiness. But Pride is also the creator of hate and dishonesty. Theologia...View more
Pride -- the belief that my will trumps all, even the will of God -- is the deadliest of the Cardinal Sins. Yet, science suggests that our ability to think well of ourselves is a crucial cognitive function, our survival, and happiness. But Pride is also the creator of hate and dishonesty. Theologians agree that the denial of the truth has a role in all sin and pride is the ultimate in self-deception. Tevya is a stand-up comedian and actor in a very competitive world. He is obsessed over his looks and ambition, consuming daily supplements and barely ever eating chew meals to maintain his porn star body. Even when professionally warned of the damage he may be doing, Tevya insists on his unhealthy regimen. Is he deceiving himself about much more in his life? He meets neuroscientist Dr. Julian Keenan, who points out that the human brain has evolved a unique cognitive process: the ability to lie to ourselves and each other, and this is part of what makes us human. Julia Edigar: Julia is an artist and an incredibly talented animator, currently working in the television industry. Julia tries to find the truth and balance between fantasy and reality within her daily life.
