@@cemtuganl175 nope, only mainstream Christianity and stuff like that, theology is pretty cool (for example look up slavoj zizek's interpretation on Christianity)
It would be interesting to also hear about hoarding. What are the main causes for hoarding? Difficult life events? Anxiety? Memories that has not yet been dealt with? As a relative, is there anything I can do to help the person to deal with the problem? When we have tried to help her she becomes stressed, emotional, upset and angry. She knows her home is a mess and out of order, she says she's to tired to handle it but in the same time she refuses help from her siblings and her children. It would be great with a video about this subject! Thank you for a great channel!
Susanne Jonas I went through a hoarding phase and the reasons of these type of things amazes me. It's definitely a psychological thing will you can't go forward or can't look back it's almost like you're stuck in time and you think you don't deserve the space that you actually need. The funny thing with people helping you get rid of stuff those same people will gossip and tell the rest of the family members wow did you see all of that stuff she had her house oh my goodness... the hoarders are already suffering from some type of guilt amongst other things. That's not my situation anymore. Also quarters have a way of helping a lot of other people yet neglecting their mental space that they need in their mind as well as in their personal life. They are very helpful when it comes to helping other people get rid of stuff but when it comes to themselves... they look around and get overwhelmed and say I'll do it another time.
@@globalprincess5471 I'm glad to hear that you managed to get out of that stage. How did you get through the blocage? Did you just decide that you were done with the chaos or did you receive help from someone?
Yes please talk about hoarding and borderline personality. I think they go together. My mother in law keeps EVERYTHING. And throwing away something is life or death with her.
More valuable than the vast depth of knowledge you impart to us that listen is the understanding with which permeates slowly yet profoundly. This is commendable.
Materialism and compulsive buying are because someone isn't fulfilled. And they are missing something in their life. So they keep buying thinking that eventually they'll buy happiness. But all they are doing is building a prison with material objects, which will never bring them true happiness. People like that need to look deep inside themselves and find out what, or who, they are missing. Great topic, and a very meaningful one, especially today when depression and materialism are rife.
Thank you so much, Dr. Grande. I appreciate your videos. They inform my own studies and help me as I seek to help others heal from adverse childhood experiences.
I assumed it is stockpiled in the conscientious imagination of an absence of genuine effect for rational concern. Put forth to others in base as a trial and tribulation, freeing them in an attempt as well as for there own self of self-account. The reflection of a harmless tendency to promote further 'suffering' (e.g as in the mind of the beholder) to make work and generate more ease to their souls. They pry for it as currency likened to a need in sympathy.
There’s a difference between materialism and compulsive shopping activity. A Compulsive shopper doesn’t necessarily go for quality. They’ll probably buy five cheap dresses as opposed to buying one really good dress. They tend to be consumed with quantity instead of quality.
There are _so many_ people now leading _very_ pretentious lives; they absolutely _have_ to have that $1200 smartphone as a status-symbol, just to be able to look down upon those of us who *refuse* to spend our money so foolishly, accusing us of having no class. What they often fail to realize, is that people like us are laughing at them. ;)
As always Dr. Grande does a great job with breaking down precisely wide reaching questions. I would like to learn more about materialism is connection to excessive impulsive spending in bipolar disorder. Also, the concept of wanting money for security. Attachment to excess / overpriced things you don't need is one thing, but wanting enough money saved /coming in so you don't have to worry about the basics and have a certain comfort level and enough for unexpected things like health or legal problems is another.
A good example of materialism and narcissism is in the documentary “ Dirty Money “ on Netflix. The gentleman who started pay day loans and was ultimately convicted of racketeering was asked if he thought he was a good person. His response was “ I am a businessman “. Made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
Narcissists like to have things for a very different reason than psychopaths. For narcissists, they are attempting to fill the emptiness inside of them with things. This is actually very common among many people who simply aren’t happy with themselves. For psychopaths, it’s much more simple. They like nice things, and believe they should have them, because they think so highly of themselves.
So what do you think about bankers? The hair on the back of your neck stood up? Really.. about someone who loaned money. What about the people who are so bad at handling their own money that they are desperate for the loan? Instead of working extra jobs, they seek out the loan shark. I just am not seeing the problem, except that people need Dave Ramsey, perhaps.
💗 I am a fan of stoicism, but also know that “ things are enjoyable,” so I especially love the last couple minutes of this video. I’ll be waiting for a new video. 💭 I will see what you have to say about autism spectral. ☀️
What do you think about a video on the problem of misdiagnosing borderline pd in females with asperger's - i've always wondered why these women can present like this, and the differences and similarities of the emotional dysregulation in both. Keep up the good work, i'm loving these longer videos.
For sure.... I just discovered im on the spectrum and thought I was some sort of borderline most of my life due to poor diagnosing .... Everyone has emotions but compared to others its like normal people feel in black and white and I feel in fluorescent colors... All of them. Its been quite difficult to control my emotions without the use of stimulants to dial them down to a manageable level. Otherwise I'm crying at every darn commercial I see. Lol Its embarrassing.
Wow....each video he produces creates multiple requests for addition videos on slightly related or unrelated topics.....Its a never ending tree of tangents, branches, and needs. We are sucking him dry. 😱 🥺 😳 😯 😊 All your videos are great Dr G. We can’t get enough and youre teaching thousands of people useful info.
For me part is emptiness partly not having when I was young. Seeing other kids being well taken care of, I compared myself and realized I was neglected pretty badly. I didnt neccesarily realize it was neglect and abuse I just knew it wasnt normal and it was bad. Now I over value "things".
What are your thoughts on nihilism potentially “treating” borderline personality disorder? I came to think of this since nihilism basically is an antonym to materialism. I have bpd, and group therapy never really worked for me, so I had to find another way. I looked into philosophy and found nihilism (by that I mean active nihilism, and not passive nihilism which is often confused with fatalism) and a moment of clarity and insight washed over me. So I began reading about it and it has changed so much in how I perceive and act on things in the last year. Very liberating. My therapist acknowledged this change as well and was very positive to it. I still meet the criteria for bpd but I’m definitely not an impulsive and chaotic mess anymore due to my insight and ability to analyze more on what is necessary and what is not, what is real and what is not etc.
Wow theosophy is something I have not seen to many modern day thinkers get into with a medical or science based background. I would love to see more subjects from your view. What I would give to go to a local coffee shop and find it full of people talking about such topics with open minds.
Interesting video. This is something I have often wondered about with my ex-husband who is diagnosed with cluster B personality disorder. He would be considered vulnerable. He would spend quite a bit of money on different collections, some of which I knew nothing about and he could afford it, yet when it came to basic house maintenance, he wouldn't spend a dime. On the flip side, when we traveled we stayed in 5 star hotels ordering room service and spa treatments non-stop. It seemed wasteful to me because I wanted that money to be used on our home. None of it made sense.
The book "30 Days to Stop Being a Shopaholic" by Harper Daniels is good. It uses a mindfulness and meditation approach to get to the root. It's fun too. It's easy to overspend without the right perspective of self.
Thanks Dr. Grande..for your informative videos..every question you've addressed..Very Kind Caring presentation!😊 Your Videos are easy to understand and give great detail..and examples! Perhaps You Could do a few videos on how to de-escalate stress yelling or reactive behaviors in others..and how to de-stress from those that we deal with..who have cluster B behaviors! People need boundries but also new coping mechanisms for dealing with those who have been mentally/ emotionally hurt! 😍
Thank you, again, Dr. Grande. I’m 63, happily married, and have a 26 year old incredibly entitled, narcissistic, materialistic, selfish… stepdaughter. For the most part, I don’t speak to her or see her at all, because she has been extremely cruel to me. Entirely my decision, and quite happy with it. However, the other day, she sent a text message to her father, saying that I was jealous of her. I asked my husband, how so? Well, now I know. 😂😂 I wish there was a cure for people like that. OK - off to the beach now!! ❤❤😂😂❤❤ PS-I was watching this video for a different reason, and I learned more than I expected to!!
Thank you again ! This is probably a very deep topic once various histories of past civilizations , economic history , wealth creation and individual freedoms to own and enjoy property provided by the Constitution . Too much to grasp for most young adults with a busy schedule .
I understand a person having a few millions, but when a person has over $150 Billion, and looks for every way to cut the wages, work environment, and benefits of their workers, has to be pathological. And, it is this misery that does trickles down on everyone else.
Sooooo maybe I'm just 'looking for signs' but I've been spending the last hour on Amazon adding many things to the list to buy(and I don't normally buy things for myself). I am in cluster b(bpd). So when this video popped up in my recommended I thought it was speaking to me lololol. I went to see when this was posted and what do you know, on my birthday. So thank you for reading my mind Dr. Grande. Your videos are always there when I need them lolol
For me it is all about the pursuit and capture. When I feel content after just getting something I wanted. Soon that feeling of triumph often fades and I get used to having the item I wanted so bad. Soon enough I look at the usual places and find something else I want, or the next thing on my want list. Then I can't stop thinking about it and how badly I want it. Then I look into methods to get the said item. Then finally I have it! And then I am euphoric and feel like it's a major victory again! And eventually I want something else or maybe something that goes with the first two items so it is now a necessity to get the 3rd item that goes with the first two. I think I love the thrill of the hunt, and I know I will get that rewarding feeling again once I finally do get it. I have heard that getting things releasing endorphins or other chemical rewarding substances in your brain which only encourages you to keep the pattern going. years ago some family members had said that they had this or that friend for getting me into miniatures gaming or 3rd party Transformers etc. But I know it would not have mattered. In the end, it just would have been some other kind of thing that I wanted. On one hand I think: "Hey at least I can sell all this stuff if I want to. At least I didn't get into drugs where all my money would have gone up in smoke or up my nose or in my veins etc."
I used to be an compulsive saver, easing anxiety and fear (parents being poor etc.) spending money became very uncomfortable. I forced myself to spend and cured it. My spending was balanced. As I was exremely stressed duo thinking about the mental health of my brother and my own isolation duo to social distancing I went into a strong occupation with my possesions and spending a lot of time (and somewhat recklessly spending money becuase i got my taxes back and am now guiltfree blowing that money) shopping to take my mind off it. I do observe I get tiered of the possesions though, they lose soem of their appeal when aquired and I want to search for more, which is what led me into practicing mindful comsumerism and my miserly ways in the first place as I reduced it and also obstrained from it for a few years and focused on saving instead. I'm not that materialistic though, because I know material possesions are not essential to be happy, still used buying to cope with my stress and need to calm down and cope differently, it's not too hard to control, but I do feel uneasy when thinkign about it, as I used to feel bad when spending money before. Goes both directions, but I am optimistic I can achieve balance when other aspects of my life are more balanced.
I spent quite a bit of money keeping me alive, and I feel happier. I wonder what the difference is between that type of spending, and buying things is emotionally. Buying a vehicle felt pretty smart, but spending money to save my life felt smarter. I think the reason is that other people tried to talk me out of it before I had the health crisis. They told me I would be healthy all the time and it would be misspent money. They made me think it was like designer money that I was just blowing. They made me feel like a health nerd. In fact certain types of people have tried to make me feel like a nerd for saving money for anything almost all my life. So compulsive people hate non compulsive people?
Materialism won’t be in DSM 25 in the USA because it is the foundation of the dominant culture. But if DSM were being revised again in Bhutan, or perhaps a culture like 18th century Nez Perce, it would hold a central diagnostic position.
Until I lived abroad I didn't realize how deeply consumerism is a part of life in the USA. Although I would place myself on the low end of consumerism when I lived in the USA ,I am even lower now. FIrst because this country only imports consumer goods to the capital so buying electronics, appliances, new clothing, US and European made imported food etc are only available in teh capital. There is a very low participation rate in credit card use. Also home mortgages are not available in this country. One buys a piece of land, builds a rustic concrete block house of one story then later when they have saved more cash they build a second floor, finally when they have saved more they add cosmetic details, cabinets. wooden doors...all of which can be much higher quality than building products in the USA...ie sold cedar or solid mahogany...in furniture carved or detailed up to a very fine furniture custom made level. Most families take a decade to do this but then they owe no interest to any banks. Also property taxes here are very low less than $100 a year...taxes on new imported vehicles yearly are higher than that. US companies are trying to make inroads into this culture and likely it is simply a matter of time....Avon, Herbalife, Walmart etc are beginning to make inroads....
I wouldn’t describe myself as being materialistic, but being raised in an environment where we didn’t have much money, it’s more like I’m scared of being old and homeless. But I’m not compulsive and would describe myself as a minimalist
It is noteworthy that the usual link made between substance abuse, gambling, pornography, shoplifting, shopping-sprees and other gross consumption patterns was not supported in this discussion.
My wife has a problem with buying and returning stuff. There are multiple packages at the door nearly everyday. She also makes me feel bad if I don't package them up and return them for her. I have extreme anger over this. Were not in debt and have good credit but I'm afraid it will come to that one day. She is also somewhat of a hoarder and she is very possessive of her stuff and doesn't like it moved. She doesn't clean up and piles stuff on the floors or on top of bed and tables, countertops.
Thank you Dr Grande. Very interesting subject and one I haven’t seen being discussed before other than outright hoarding. Now my mind is exploring the other end - minimalist living and whether that style of spending, or lack of, has it’s own problems. Perhaps both can be taken to extremes and the secret lays in balance. Hmm. Anyway, great vlog as usual. Happy Weekend to you ☺️
You mention that you look at the world from certain theological perspectives. Could you do a video on that? Perhaps how theological thinking relates to or informs your understanding of human psychology. Thanks.
First time I hear the word scientistic - it’s uncommon but useful here but in conversation people might say “what”? Dr. G finds a lot of associations and correlations with disorders. After all, he focuses on personality disorders and mental illness therefore he may not give “normal” or “ok” materialistic behavior ample credit. But he starts off defining materialism here as an “excess” - therefore wrong, which he does in close reference to his “theological” orientation. The word materialism cannot help but imply a certain secularism or acquisitiveness. As a philosopher of sorts, I know of the big issue or controversy of materialism in that context.
You ought to do a video that gives examples of what might happen if two psychopaths were to unintentionally meet in the workplace, excluding naturally cutthroat environments such as the corporate world. Would they become allies? Would they hate eachother? Would they even be able to recognize the other for what they are? This would be very interesting to see play out, and I'm sure it really happens every so often.
Wow, this is so interesting. I have tried to understand people in my life with strong materialist values and motivations. As a spiritual and philosophical person, these traits have puzzled me. I wonder how social learning factors into these values, as well as the influence of a consumerist culture of capitalism that invents wants and needs in pursuit of never ending profit. I appreciate your explanation of the purpose and disease models of addiction as well. Great video!
I know quite a few psychopaths(factor 1), and one factor 2. The factor ones seem to be almost obsessed with material possessions, and they love very expensive things. My mother, who was a factor 1, had her need to gain material possessions tempered by her need to control my father, my siblings, and me. Her sister also has children, but her need for material possessions was always very apparent. My grandma, also a factor 1, didn’t seem to be very obsessed with gaining material possessions, but she had two generations of people under her that she could possess instead. The factor 2 I know is still living off of his mother, at age 41. He has 4 kids(he is the father of my oldest child), and doesn’t even pay CS to me regularly, and it’s not because he’s greedy, it seems more like laziness. He does give me money when he has it.
Im actually genuinely suprised that you say youre theological. Its just not something I expected given, well, how you discuss all these topics. Just because people who understand and respect the scientific method arent usually religious. I think thats why most people assume you align with "scientism"? I, myself, am athiest for this very reason. Though I can definitely see value in philosophy and theology. I just dont think those things have anything to do with the truth about the natural process that guide the cosmos and the world we see around us. Id be interesting to hear you talk more about your thoughts on this.
might the freedom from clutter seem so much like wealth that it is materialism? I like things I use but working for people who have too much stuff and it looks like a miserable way to live to me. Taking care of all that stuff leaves no time to live.
Yes a good video would be how often in psychiatry or medicine is borderline personality disorder misdiagnosed in the mental illness population? Some people think it’s over diagnosed.
They say Money and material goods can’t buy/bring you happiness but it did buy me a jet ski and I have never frowned on a jet ski. And I’ve never seen a homeless guy in nirvana over his lack of having stuff money can buy….
Objects are better than money in the bank. If used effectively it puts money back in the bank. People who treat others subjectively are generally imposters of mankind. Narcissists are high on such a trait. Established in powers of manipulation (e.g Coersive control) rather than genuine regard of influence (take it or leave it). Dr Grande is modeled on excellence of reason. ✌ A person who could greatly offend but tries very little in need of naughts. 🙏 Humongous influence as a journalist to the powers of minds, especially deceipt and error. Where can I buy one of those well rounded and well ripened 'sniffer noses'? 🤔 🤭
Interesting presentation. If I have 6 cars and one friend, am I better off than my buddy who has 1 car and 6 friends? While I’m speculating and not diagnosing anyone, I say my cars won’t talk back, criticize, or ostracize me.
I feel like i have a lot in common with this topic but as a life philosophy i'm not too sure about. When i buy things it's to fulfill a need. I do feel a constant emptiness but it comes with varying intensity. Usually when i'm feeling particularly awful or when i feel really "high". The high is hard to explain it's more like my mind and body have a huge to do list and i just keep going a mile a minute. But during these times are when that empty feeling feel strongest. I've struggled with alcohol and tobacco before but i could get no relief from them but when i found shopping and collecting it really filled that emptiness for a while. The effect became tangible and lasts MUCH longer. And when i was a stupid young adult not having to care about saving anything because i already paid my bills and bought groceries and stuff i always spent the rest and eventually snowballed and ended up going into debt. These days i've learned not to overspend but i do HAVE to buy something every now and then or i become restless. And it's usually buy something minimum value of 20 dollars or you can't have satisfaction. Sometimes i can go shopping just to covet things and not care but usually i'll find something that i'm like "oh my god, that's it! That's so exciting, i have to have it" and if i can't afford it i spend a lot of time saving, keeping track of it and eventually purchasing it which sends me skyrocketing for a few weeks sometimes months or; the like, 1 in 8 instance of it making me feel sick to my stomach, guilty and sinking deeper into that void sometimes for months at a time. I do get rid of things occasionally but that's only if they no longer serve a very specific purpose. For example i like to collect dolls. fashion dolls and ball jointed dolls specifically. So on a doll table i have, the dolls are arranged and posed in a very specified way in accordance to the colors shapes and negative spaces of that particular area. I think about trying to give or sell some off when i don't need to have that particular doll apart of the arrangement but sometimes i'll let go of an on the fence doll and then i'm heartbroken and end up replacing it but it never feels the same afterwards because those dolls had a place and now i feel part of me went missing. I think of it as that i spent a lot of time trying get this one or i have made use of it for so long i had a much more intense attachment to it than i realized. So a lot of times i don't like sharing any of those things when in company of other people. They're pretty much locked away in a room where myself or very trusted family members can be by them to help me like clean or move things around. It feels kind of crazy reading over what i'm about to post yet, i feel like i don't have a full grip on it either. I hope that it never gets out of hand again but i also feel it changes over time and desire for certain things will make an eventual problem.
I’m sorry, I keep asking for videos on this or that, but could you speak about what causes each type of personality disorder? Or would you recommend good books on that? Thank you!
materialism, philosophically speaking, means that the physical is the substance of reality. (They are monists, and the physical world is the only reality.. and yes, this branch of philosophy is how science has come about and people use science as a testimony to the validity of that branch of philosophy since science works).. So the one thing I'd change in this is not calling it the philosophy of wanting wealth.. because it's literally not that. That's not a thing.. I respect your medical opinion, that is your degree. I have a degree in philosophy. I would also suggest that your judgment that materialistic people are less problematic than compulsive buying etc, is just that.. an opinion. And I disagree. Because you can treat behaviors.. You can't treat a persons fucked up value system.. And this is a value that, despite what you reduce the substance of reality to, most people share.. Even materialists don't like materialistic people. The reason this can be so is just because you believe that the physical is the only thing that's real... Well, other people are physical bodies to materialists. And thus most of the healthy ones would say that the purpose of life is still something not selfish... It's universally agreed upon (almost) that the meaning of life is other people.. Whether you see them as physical beings or spiritual ones. So yeah.. (OR both like dualists or neutral monists like myself).
standford seems like pretty solid credentials. Thank you, have a nice day. Unlike most, I make sure that what comes out of my mouth or fingers is the most valid statement possible. I'm very careful about these things.
Also, I understand that the dictionary definition of materialism is someone who is materialistic but then if you scroll down there is a philosophical definition which says what I am saying. He clearly states that he's using the philosophical definition, but he's using the definition that isn't tied to philosophy but used in modern linguistics.
I've come to realise my impulsive buying has the most to do with video games, they are a form of escape. I can focus on a task in the game to distract from real problems. I have thousands of video games, more than I can play in my lifetime. It was only when I started to realise this that I gained some form of control over it. It still happens but not as frequent. It's just never enough to fill the emptiness. I find it interesting that my dad was obsessed with getting as much money as possible, by any means. A shrewd businessman and cutthroat negotiator. I am the opposite (i was adopted so makes sense) but I have a hard time with the concept of money and am not good with business or bargaining, I just want a fair deal for both parties, not what's best for me and only me.
What do you think about Trauma in relationship to this disorder? A D D? PTSD? Capore (sic) a Hungarian Psychiatrist mentions his own ADHD and his interim irresistibleness to buying books and records as an affect at times as a result of his traumatic stress experiences with ADHD. Also, being a work- acholic as a result as well. Thanks for taking your time to respond with your affirmation of my comments. That's the way to do it... I feel ... lol. 🐵
What about the persons that only want to save money and even put their health in risk because they don’t want to expend money in doctors or medicine?. They also buy the cheapest unhealthy food just to save money.
I dated a woman once that spent way more than she had. No concern with runaway debt. Buying unnecessary items, clothes, BMW etc and coming up short every month was the pattern. Funny thing is she couldn't see it as a problem.
Hi Dr Grande are you able to do a video on the link between factor 1 Psychopathy and sexual Addiction if there is any link at all? I've watched your precious video on Psychopathy and sexual fantasies and i found it very interesting. Thank you in advance! Andrew 👌🙏
Small correction concerning your definition: Materialism which you defined as scientistic is a philosophical standpoint. So it’s not a concept which is incompatible with philosophy as whole but with some philosophical theories. Essentially it says that all (even non material phenomenon like the human mind) are causally dependent upon physical processes. Yay that philosophy master payed off 😂
Materialist and idealist philosophy are so different from what the words used for in casual conversation, their meaning are almost inverted in comparison to what they actually means as schools or categories of philosophical thought.
Dr Grande can materialistic people be generous? Specifically , can they be materialistic even if they give away most of what they acquire without excessive public display?
He won’t answer but I will. Certainly a person can be both materialistic with themselves and in giving. A materialistic person may understand that poor people need objects, things, stuff. This may occur late in life.
@@stephenpowstinger733 Thank you. I appreciate the time you took. I have always collected things and shared but now I'm in my 50s I don't need anywhere near as much stuff, but I still like to buy it and give it away.
Interesting... It brought up a parallel between materialists described in the video and the people who are addicted to enhancing their appearance by consuming expensive surgery... These two groups seem to have many overlappings. It would be nice to hear about the plastic surgery addicts more!
I 've heard it said that economists take as a starting assumption that people have an insatiable appetite for goods and services. This seems absurd to me, and it's hard to believe that this even approximates behavior in the real world. So this doesn't seem even a point of philosophy-that is, what matters is what the data say about how people behave in the economic system. But surely this varies all over the place-different time, different cultures, different socioeconomic and education levels, and so on. Can anyone provide some add'l perspective on this?
I have a tendency of being materialistic, and buying al lot of things, to end my emptyness. I also found out that I might have borderline, instead of Aspergers. Being raised by narc/ borderline parents it is likely I do have borderline.
is it possible you’re saying that as positive emotions are a part of the measure of extroversion the decrease is linked to an increase in introversion almost as though materialism takes the place of friendship. This is my experience
‘I value philosophy, theology and science’
One of the many reasons why I love Dr Grande
@@cemtuganl175 nope, only mainstream Christianity and stuff like that, theology is pretty cool (for example look up slavoj zizek's interpretation on Christianity)
@@cemtuganl175 you must be Chezch.
@@cemtuganl175 what is that? You mean Goa'uld? Learn how to type your lies.
@@cemtuganl175 you lack intellect and wit.
@@cemtuganl175 false dilemma/comparison
It would be interesting to also hear about hoarding. What are the main causes for hoarding? Difficult life events? Anxiety? Memories that has not yet been dealt with? As a relative, is there anything I can do to help the person to deal with the problem? When we have tried to help her she becomes stressed, emotional, upset and angry. She knows her home is a mess and out of order, she says she's to tired to handle it but in the same time she refuses help from her siblings and her children. It would be great with a video about this subject! Thank you for a great channel!
Susanne Jonas i 2nd this
Susanne Jonas I went through a hoarding phase and the reasons of these type of things amazes me. It's definitely a psychological thing will you can't go forward or can't look back it's almost like you're stuck in time and you think you don't deserve the space that you actually need. The funny thing with people helping you get rid of stuff those same people will gossip and tell the rest of the family members wow did you see all of that stuff she had her house oh my goodness... the hoarders are already suffering from some type of guilt amongst other things. That's not my situation anymore. Also quarters have a way of helping a lot of other people yet neglecting their mental space that they need in their mind as well as in their personal life. They are very helpful when it comes to helping other people get rid of stuff but when it comes to themselves... they look around and get overwhelmed and say I'll do it another time.
@@globalprincess5471 I'm glad to hear that you managed to get out of that stage. How did you get through the blocage? Did you just decide that you were done with the chaos or did you receive help from someone?
Both my maternal grandfather and his sister are both hoarders and very narcissistic.
I think it has to do attachment to materialistic things for some reason my mom does it for security
Yes please talk about hoarding and borderline personality. I think they go together. My mother in law keeps EVERYTHING. And throwing away something is life or death with her.
More valuable than the vast depth of knowledge you impart to us that listen is the understanding with which permeates slowly yet profoundly. This is commendable.
Great job Dr Grande. Thoughful and calm presentation. Materialism is often a symptom of narcissism.
Materialism and compulsive buying are because someone isn't fulfilled. And they are missing something in their life. So they keep buying thinking that eventually they'll buy happiness. But all they are doing is building a prison with material objects, which will never bring them true happiness. People like that need to look deep inside themselves and find out what, or who, they are missing. Great topic, and a very meaningful one, especially today when depression and materialism are rife.
Great topic once again, Dr Grande. I have learned more from you than all my counselors combined.
Dr. Grande, may I please request a video on the topic of hoarding as it relates to the dark triad? In gratitude, Athena
Let me see what I can find on that topic - there aren't a lot of studies on hoarding yet, but I will do my best to put a video together
Thank you so much, Dr. Grande. I appreciate your videos. They inform my own studies and help me as I seek to help others heal from adverse childhood experiences.
@@DrGrande please do. For national security. For the environment. For a better world.
I assumed it is stockpiled in the conscientious imagination of an absence of genuine effect for rational concern.
Put forth to others in base as a trial and tribulation, freeing them in an attempt as well as for there own self of self-account.
The reflection of a harmless tendency to promote further 'suffering' (e.g as in the mind of the beholder) to make work and generate more ease to their souls.
They pry for it as currency likened to a need in sympathy.
Your voice is so soothing and go to sleep and I wake up thinking about things I had not played while awake.
There’s a difference between materialism and compulsive shopping activity. A Compulsive shopper doesn’t necessarily go for quality. They’ll probably buy five cheap dresses as opposed to buying one really good dress. They tend to be consumed with quantity instead of quality.
There are _so many_ people now leading _very_ pretentious lives; they absolutely _have_ to have that $1200 smartphone as a status-symbol, just to be able to look down upon those of us who *refuse* to spend our money so foolishly, accusing us of having no class. What they often fail to realize, is that people like us are laughing at them. ;)
I really doubt most ppl are looking down on ppl who don’t have the recent iPhone lol
@@GodyP i feel like you’re one of those people with the newest iphone 😂 anyway it’s true but not all people with the newest phone are like it
@@juicewrld7065 lol I have a cracked iPhone X and Its kinda funny how youre doing the same thing that youre accusing these imaginary ppl of doing
😊😊😊 first of all, i dnt like iphone🤣 and i like samsung not the latest one is more easy for me, to used it. more cheaper🤗
As always Dr. Grande does a great job with breaking down precisely wide reaching questions. I would like to learn more about materialism is connection to excessive impulsive spending in bipolar disorder. Also, the concept of wanting money for security. Attachment to excess / overpriced things you don't need is one thing, but wanting enough money saved /coming in so you don't have to worry about the basics and have a certain comfort level and enough for unexpected things like health or legal problems is another.
A good example of materialism and narcissism is in the documentary “ Dirty Money “ on Netflix. The gentleman who started pay day loans and was ultimately convicted of racketeering was asked if he thought he was a good person. His response was “ I am a businessman “. Made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
Narcissists like to have things for a very different reason than psychopaths. For narcissists, they are attempting to fill the emptiness inside of them with things. This is actually very common among many people who simply aren’t happy with themselves. For psychopaths, it’s much more simple. They like nice things, and believe they should have them, because they think so highly of themselves.
So what do you think about bankers? The hair on the back of your neck stood up? Really.. about someone who loaned money. What about the people who are so bad at handling their own money that they are desperate for the loan? Instead of working extra jobs, they seek out the loan shark. I just am not seeing the problem, except that people need Dave Ramsey, perhaps.
This presentation is thoughtful and easy to understand and apply. Thanks for this information Dr Grande!
💗 I am a fan of stoicism, but also know that “ things are enjoyable,” so I especially love the last couple minutes of this video. I’ll be waiting for a new video. 💭 I will see what you have to say about autism spectral. ☀️
Great video, would really enjoy a video going into detail on the Comorbidity of aspd and anxiety.
Another insightful and thought-provoking video, Doctor Grande. Thank you!
As always, this is very interesting and helpful.
Thank you for sharing your insight.
What do you think about a video on the problem of misdiagnosing borderline pd in females with asperger's - i've always wondered why these women can present like this, and the differences and similarities of the emotional dysregulation in both.
Keep up the good work, i'm loving these longer videos.
For sure.... I just discovered im on the spectrum and thought I was some sort of borderline most of my life due to poor diagnosing .... Everyone has emotions but compared to others its like normal people feel in black and white and I feel in fluorescent colors... All of them. Its been quite difficult to control my emotions without the use of stimulants to dial them down to a manageable level. Otherwise I'm crying at every darn commercial I see. Lol Its embarrassing.
I’m a female aspie/bpd and I’d LOVE to understand more about this!!
Women and men too, please!
It’s the opposite; females with BPD are misdiagnosed with aspergers/ASD. I’ve yet to see proof that autism is what we’ve been told it is.
*"Things you own, end up owning you."*
Your point reminds me of my favorite quote from "Fight Club".
Wow....each video he produces creates multiple requests for addition videos on slightly related or unrelated topics.....Its a never ending tree of tangents, branches, and needs. We are sucking him dry. 😱 🥺 😳 😯 😊 All your videos are great Dr G. We can’t get enough and youre teaching thousands of people useful info.
Really enjoying your videos, and learning a lot from them. Thank you!
glad he started right out by defining his term of materialism, because I wondered which version of the term materialism he would be referring to.
For me part is emptiness partly not having when I was young. Seeing other kids being well taken care of, I compared myself and realized I was neglected pretty badly. I didnt neccesarily realize it was neglect and abuse I just knew it wasnt normal and it was bad. Now I over value "things".
What are your thoughts on nihilism potentially “treating” borderline personality disorder? I came to think of this since nihilism basically is an antonym to materialism.
I have bpd, and group therapy never really worked for me, so I had to find another way. I looked into philosophy and found nihilism (by that I mean active nihilism, and not passive nihilism which is often confused with fatalism) and a moment of clarity and insight washed over me. So I began reading about it and it has changed so much in how I perceive and act on things in the last year. Very liberating. My therapist acknowledged this change as well and was very positive to it. I still meet the criteria for bpd but I’m definitely not an impulsive and chaotic mess anymore due to my insight and ability to analyze more on what is necessary and what is not, what is real and what is not etc.
Wow theosophy is something I have not seen to many modern day thinkers get into with a medical or science based background. I would love to see more subjects from your view.
What I would give to go to a local coffee shop and find it full of people talking about such topics with open minds.
Interesting video. This is something I have often wondered about with my ex-husband who is diagnosed with cluster B personality disorder. He would be considered vulnerable. He would spend quite a bit of money on different collections, some of which I knew nothing about and he could afford it, yet when it came to basic house maintenance, he wouldn't spend a dime. On the flip side, when we traveled we stayed in 5 star hotels ordering room service and spa treatments non-stop. It seemed wasteful to me because I wanted that money to be used on our home. None of it made sense.
This video should be shown to every human in the United States of America........
What? EVERYWHERE!
Thank you for helping me understand
The book "30 Days to Stop Being a Shopaholic" by Harper Daniels is good. It uses a mindfulness and meditation approach to get to the root. It's fun too. It's easy to overspend without the right perspective of self.
Thanks Dr. Grande..for your informative videos..every question you've addressed..Very
Kind Caring presentation!😊
Your Videos are easy to understand and give great detail..and examples!
Perhaps You Could do a few videos on how to de-escalate stress yelling or reactive behaviors in others..and how to de-stress from those that we deal with..who have cluster B behaviors! People need boundries but also new coping mechanisms for dealing with those who have been mentally/ emotionally hurt! 😍
Thank you, again, Dr. Grande. I’m 63, happily married, and have a 26 year old incredibly entitled, narcissistic, materialistic, selfish… stepdaughter. For the most part, I don’t speak to her or see her at all, because she has been extremely cruel to me. Entirely my decision, and quite happy with it. However, the other day, she sent a text message to her father, saying that I was jealous of her. I asked my husband, how so? Well, now I know. 😂😂
I wish there was a cure for people like that. OK - off to the beach now!! ❤❤😂😂❤❤
PS-I was watching this video for a different reason, and I learned more than I expected to!!
This is very interesting. Thanks!
"The Who". "My Generation".
Great production.
Thanks, Dr. Grande. Have a nice day.
Thank you again ! This is probably a very deep topic once various histories of past civilizations , economic history , wealth creation and individual freedoms to own and enjoy property provided by the Constitution . Too much to grasp for most young adults with a busy schedule .
I understand a person having a few millions, but when a person has over $150 Billion, and looks for every way to cut the wages, work environment, and benefits of their workers, has to be pathological. And, it is this misery that does trickles down on everyone else.
Sooooo maybe I'm just 'looking for signs' but I've been spending the last hour on Amazon adding many things to the list to buy(and I don't normally buy things for myself). I am in cluster b(bpd). So when this video popped up in my recommended I thought it was speaking to me lololol. I went to see when this was posted and what do you know, on my birthday. So thank you for reading my mind Dr. Grande. Your videos are always there when I need them lolol
For me it is all about the pursuit and capture. When I feel content after just getting something I wanted. Soon that feeling of triumph often fades and I get used to having the item I wanted so bad. Soon enough I look at the usual places and find something else I want, or the next thing on my want list. Then I can't stop thinking about it and how badly I want it. Then I look into methods to get the said item. Then finally I have it! And then I am euphoric and feel like it's a major victory again! And eventually I want something else or maybe something that goes with the first two items so it is now a necessity to get the 3rd item that goes with the first two. I think I love the thrill of the hunt, and I know I will get that rewarding feeling again once I finally do get it.
I have heard that getting things releasing endorphins or other chemical rewarding substances in your brain which only encourages you to keep the pattern going. years ago some family members had said that they had this or that friend for getting me into miniatures gaming or 3rd party Transformers etc. But I know it would not have mattered. In the end, it just would have been some other kind of thing that I wanted. On one hand I think: "Hey at least I can sell all this stuff if I want to. At least I didn't get into drugs where all my money would have gone up in smoke or up my nose or in my veins etc."
Ty Dr.Grande this is really good
thank you for your educating/ enlightening videos. I can learn something here. you make me a better person.
I used to be an compulsive saver, easing anxiety and fear (parents being poor etc.) spending money became very uncomfortable.
I forced myself to spend and cured it. My spending was balanced. As I was exremely stressed duo thinking about the mental health of my brother and my own isolation duo to social distancing I went into a strong occupation with my possesions and spending a lot of time (and somewhat recklessly spending money becuase i got my taxes back and am now guiltfree blowing that money) shopping to take my mind off it. I do observe I get tiered of the possesions though, they lose soem of their appeal when aquired and I want to search for more, which is what led me into practicing mindful comsumerism and my miserly ways in the first place as I reduced it and also obstrained from it for a few years and focused on saving instead. I'm not that materialistic though, because I know material possesions are not essential to be happy, still used buying to cope with my stress and need to calm down and cope differently, it's not too hard to control, but I do feel uneasy when thinkign about it, as I used to feel bad when spending money before. Goes both directions, but I am optimistic I can achieve balance when other aspects of my life are more balanced.
I spent quite a bit of money keeping me alive, and I feel happier. I wonder what the difference is between that type of spending, and buying things is emotionally. Buying a vehicle felt pretty smart, but spending money to save my life felt smarter. I think the reason is that other people tried to talk me out of it before I had the health crisis. They told me I would be healthy all the time and it would be misspent money. They made me think it was like designer money that I was just blowing. They made me feel like a health nerd. In fact certain types of people have tried to make me feel like a nerd for saving money for anything almost all my life. So compulsive people hate non compulsive people?
Materialism won’t be in DSM 25 in the USA because it is the foundation of the dominant culture. But if DSM were being revised again in Bhutan, or perhaps a culture like 18th century Nez Perce, it would hold a central diagnostic position.
Thanks gracias my friend todd
Thank you for another great video, Dr. Grande🙏🏻
You're welcome!
Until I lived abroad I didn't realize how deeply consumerism is a part of life in the USA. Although I would place myself on the low end of consumerism when I lived in the USA ,I am even lower now. FIrst because this country only imports consumer goods to the capital so buying electronics, appliances, new clothing, US and European made imported food etc are only available in teh capital. There is a very low participation rate in credit card use. Also home mortgages are not available in this country. One buys a piece of land, builds a rustic concrete block house of one story then later when they have saved more cash they build a second floor, finally when they have saved more they add cosmetic details, cabinets. wooden doors...all of which can be much higher quality than building products in the USA...ie sold cedar or solid mahogany...in furniture carved or detailed up to a very fine furniture custom made level. Most families take a decade to do this but then they owe no interest to any banks. Also property taxes here are very low less than $100 a year...taxes on new imported vehicles yearly are higher than that.
US companies are trying to make inroads into this culture and likely it is simply a matter of time....Avon, Herbalife, Walmart etc are beginning to make inroads....
In a time of need, your videos where there for me... Thanks...
I wouldn’t describe myself as being materialistic, but being raised in an environment where we didn’t have much money, it’s more like I’m scared of being old and homeless. But I’m not compulsive and would describe myself as a minimalist
It is noteworthy that the usual link made between substance abuse, gambling, pornography, shoplifting, shopping-sprees and other gross consumption patterns was not supported in this discussion.
My wife has a problem with buying and returning stuff. There are multiple packages at the door nearly everyday. She also makes me feel bad if I don't package them up and return them for her. I have extreme anger over this. Were not in debt and have good credit but I'm afraid it will come to that one day. She is also somewhat of a hoarder and she is very possessive of her stuff and doesn't like it moved. She doesn't clean up and piles stuff on the floors or on top of bed and tables, countertops.
Excessive gift buying could also be related to frantic efforts to avoid abandonment.
Very informative and well presented.
Glad to know that you are more philosophical
Was interesting to hear your positions on things. Thnx for your uploads. They are always so interesting to me.
Thank you Dr Grande. Very interesting subject and one I haven’t seen being discussed before other than outright hoarding. Now my mind is exploring the other end - minimalist living and whether that style of spending, or lack of, has it’s own problems. Perhaps both can be taken to extremes and the secret lays in balance. Hmm. Anyway, great vlog as usual. Happy Weekend to you ☺️
I've been wondering about this in myself and this was very affirming. thank you
You mention that you look at the world from certain theological perspectives. Could you do a video on that? Perhaps how theological thinking relates to or informs your understanding of human psychology. Thanks.
Materialism in philosophy also commonly refers to lack of belief in a subjective consciousness, a thing apart from the material world.
First time I hear the word scientistic - it’s uncommon but useful here but in conversation people might say “what”?
Dr. G finds a lot of associations and correlations with disorders. After all, he focuses on personality disorders and mental illness therefore he may not give “normal” or “ok” materialistic behavior ample credit. But he starts off defining materialism here as an “excess” - therefore wrong, which he does in close reference to his “theological” orientation.
The word materialism cannot help but imply a certain secularism or acquisitiveness.
As a philosopher of sorts, I know of the big issue or controversy of materialism in that context.
You ought to do a video that gives examples of what might happen if two psychopaths were to unintentionally meet in the workplace, excluding naturally cutthroat environments such as the corporate world. Would they become allies? Would they hate eachother? Would they even be able to recognize the other for what they are? This would be very interesting to see play out, and I'm sure it really happens every so often.
Wow, this is so interesting. I have tried to understand people in my life with strong materialist values and motivations. As a spiritual and philosophical person, these traits have puzzled me. I wonder how social learning factors into these values, as well as the influence of a consumerist culture of capitalism that invents wants and needs in pursuit of never ending profit. I appreciate your explanation of the purpose and disease models of addiction as well. Great video!
Where does hoarding for in this spectrum? Wow-21st Century Dr Jung!
Dr Grande have you thought about doing podcasts? Would love to listen to for hours
is there treatment for compulsive buying?
I know quite a few psychopaths(factor 1), and one factor 2. The factor ones seem to be almost obsessed with material possessions, and they love very expensive things. My mother, who was a factor 1, had her need to gain material possessions tempered by her need to control my father, my siblings, and me. Her sister also has children, but her need for material possessions was always very apparent. My grandma, also a factor 1, didn’t seem to be very obsessed with gaining material possessions, but she had two generations of people under her that she could possess instead. The factor 2 I know is still living off of his mother, at age 41. He has 4 kids(he is the father of my oldest child), and doesn’t even pay CS to me regularly, and it’s not because he’s greedy, it seems more like laziness. He does give me money when he has it.
Im actually genuinely suprised that you say youre theological. Its just not something I expected given, well, how you discuss all these topics. Just because people who understand and respect the scientific method arent usually religious. I think thats why most people assume you align with "scientism"? I, myself, am athiest for this very reason. Though I can definitely see value in philosophy and theology. I just dont think those things have anything to do with the truth about the natural process that guide the cosmos and the world we see around us. Id be interesting to hear you talk more about your thoughts on this.
might the freedom from clutter seem so much like wealth that it is materialism? I like things I use but working for people who have too much stuff and it looks like a miserable way to live to me. Taking care of all that stuff leaves no time to live.
Yes a good video would be how often in psychiatry or medicine is borderline personality disorder misdiagnosed in the mental illness population? Some people think it’s over diagnosed.
They say Money and material goods can’t buy/bring you happiness but it did buy me a jet ski and I have never frowned on a jet ski. And I’ve never seen a homeless guy in nirvana over his lack of having stuff money can buy….
Objects are better than money in the bank.
If used effectively it puts money back in the bank.
People who treat others subjectively are generally imposters of mankind.
Narcissists are high on such a trait.
Established in powers of manipulation (e.g Coersive control) rather than genuine regard of influence (take it or leave it).
Dr Grande is modeled on excellence of reason. ✌
A person who could greatly offend but tries very little in need of naughts. 🙏
Humongous influence as a journalist to the powers of minds, especially deceipt and error.
Where can I buy one of those well rounded and well ripened 'sniffer noses'? 🤔 🤭
i do like it the way the idea of materialistic behavior u presented
Interesting presentation. If I have 6 cars and one friend, am I better off than my buddy who has 1 car and 6 friends? While I’m speculating and not diagnosing anyone, I say my cars won’t talk back, criticize, or ostracize me.
I feel like i have a lot in common with this topic but as a life philosophy i'm not too sure about. When i buy things it's to fulfill a need. I do feel a constant emptiness but it comes with varying intensity. Usually when i'm feeling particularly awful or when i feel really "high". The high is hard to explain it's more like my mind and body have a huge to do list and i just keep going a mile a minute. But during these times are when that empty feeling feel strongest. I've struggled with alcohol and tobacco before but i could get no relief from them but when i found shopping and collecting it really filled that emptiness for a while. The effect became tangible and lasts MUCH longer. And when i was a stupid young adult not having to care about saving anything because i already paid my bills and bought groceries and stuff i always spent the rest and eventually snowballed and ended up going into debt. These days i've learned not to overspend but i do HAVE to buy something every now and then or i become restless. And it's usually buy something minimum value of 20 dollars or you can't have satisfaction. Sometimes i can go shopping just to covet things and not care but usually i'll find something that i'm like "oh my god, that's it! That's so exciting, i have to have it" and if i can't afford it i spend a lot of time saving, keeping track of it and eventually purchasing it which sends me skyrocketing for a few weeks sometimes months or; the like, 1 in 8 instance of it making me feel sick to my stomach, guilty and sinking deeper into that void sometimes for months at a time.
I do get rid of things occasionally but that's only if they no longer serve a very specific purpose. For example i like to collect dolls. fashion dolls and ball jointed dolls specifically. So on a doll table i have, the dolls are arranged and posed in a very specified way in accordance to the colors shapes and negative spaces of that particular area. I think about trying to give or sell some off when i don't need to have that particular doll apart of the arrangement but sometimes i'll let go of an on the fence doll and then i'm heartbroken and end up replacing it but it never feels the same afterwards because those dolls had a place and now i feel part of me went missing. I think of it as that i spent a lot of time trying get this one or i have made use of it for so long i had a much more intense attachment to it than i realized. So a lot of times i don't like sharing any of those things when in company of other people. They're pretty much locked away in a room where myself or very trusted family members can be by them to help me like clean or move things around. It feels kind of crazy reading over what i'm about to post yet, i feel like i don't have a full grip on it either. I hope that it never gets out of hand again but i also feel it changes over time and desire for certain things will make an eventual problem.
You are spot on!
I’m the same…a combo of science, philosophy, and spirituality. 🖤✨
I’m sorry, I keep asking for videos on this or that, but could you speak about what causes each type of personality disorder? Or would you recommend good books on that? Thank you!
I like the real studies like this
materialism, philosophically speaking, means that the physical is the substance of reality. (They are monists, and the physical world is the only reality.. and yes, this branch of philosophy is how science has come about and people use science as a testimony to the validity of that branch of philosophy since science works).. So the one thing I'd change in this is not calling it the philosophy of wanting wealth.. because it's literally not that. That's not a thing.. I respect your medical opinion, that is your degree. I have a degree in philosophy. I would also suggest that your judgment that materialistic people are less problematic than compulsive buying etc, is just that.. an opinion. And I disagree. Because you can treat behaviors.. You can't treat a persons fucked up value system.. And this is a value that, despite what you reduce the substance of reality to, most people share.. Even materialists don't like materialistic people. The reason this can be so is just because you believe that the physical is the only thing that's real... Well, other people are physical bodies to materialists. And thus most of the healthy ones would say that the purpose of life is still something not selfish... It's universally agreed upon (almost) that the meaning of life is other people.. Whether you see them as physical beings or spiritual ones. So yeah.. (OR both like dualists or neutral monists like myself).
I like when s.b. knows what he/she talks about!
Credentials??
@@jackrainwater7966 plato.stanford.edu/entries/physicalism/
standford seems like pretty solid credentials. Thank you, have a nice day. Unlike most, I make sure that what comes out of my mouth or fingers is the most valid statement possible. I'm very careful about these things.
Also, I understand that the dictionary definition of materialism is someone who is materialistic but then if you scroll down there is a philosophical definition which says what I am saying. He clearly states that he's using the philosophical definition, but he's using the definition that isn't tied to philosophy but used in modern linguistics.
brilliant. speaking words of wisdom.
I've come to realise my impulsive buying has the most to do with video games, they are a form of escape. I can focus on a task in the game to distract from real problems. I have thousands of video games, more than I can play in my lifetime. It was only when I started to realise this that I gained some form of control over it. It still happens but not as frequent. It's just never enough to fill the emptiness. I find it interesting that my dad was obsessed with getting as much money as possible, by any means. A shrewd businessman and cutthroat negotiator. I am the opposite (i was adopted so makes sense) but I have a hard time with the concept of money and am not good with business or bargaining, I just want a fair deal for both parties, not what's best for me and only me.
What do you think about Trauma in relationship to this disorder?
A D D? PTSD? Capore (sic) a Hungarian Psychiatrist mentions his own ADHD and his interim irresistibleness to buying books and records as an affect at times as a result of his traumatic stress experiences with ADHD.
Also, being a work- acholic as a result as well.
Thanks for taking your time to respond with your affirmation of my comments.
That's the way to do it... I feel ... lol. 🐵
What about the persons that only want to save money and even put their health in risk because they don’t want to expend money in doctors or medicine?. They also buy the cheapest unhealthy food just to save money.
I dated a woman once that spent way more than she had. No concern with runaway debt. Buying unnecessary items, clothes, BMW etc and coming up short every month was the pattern. Funny thing is she couldn't see it as a problem.
Hi Dr Grande are you able to do a video on the link between factor 1 Psychopathy and sexual Addiction if there is any link at all?
I've watched your precious video on Psychopathy and sexual fantasies and i found it very interesting.
Thank you in advance!
Andrew 👌🙏
Small correction concerning your definition: Materialism which you defined as scientistic is a philosophical standpoint. So it’s not a concept which is incompatible with philosophy as whole but with some philosophical theories. Essentially it says that all (even non material phenomenon like the human mind) are causally dependent upon physical processes.
Yay that philosophy master payed off 😂
Materialist and idealist philosophy are so different from what the words used for in casual conversation, their meaning are almost inverted in comparison to what they actually means as schools or categories of philosophical thought.
Dr Grande can materialistic people be generous? Specifically , can they be materialistic even if they give away most of what they acquire without excessive public display?
He won’t answer but I will. Certainly a person can be both materialistic with themselves and in giving. A materialistic person may understand that poor people need objects, things, stuff. This may occur late in life.
@@stephenpowstinger733 Thank you. I appreciate the time you took. I have always collected things and shared but now I'm in my 50s I don't need anywhere near as much stuff, but I still like to buy it and give it away.
l thank you for your help.
Interesting... It brought up a parallel between materialists described in the video and the people who are addicted to enhancing their appearance by consuming expensive surgery... These two groups seem to have many overlappings. It would be nice to hear about the plastic surgery addicts more!
Compulsive buying: People I know who are compulsive shoppers do not seem happy. There is a negativity that I can not explain.
I 've heard it said that economists take as a starting assumption that people have an insatiable appetite for goods and services. This seems absurd to me, and it's hard to believe that this even approximates behavior in the real world. So this doesn't seem even a point of philosophy-that is, what matters is what the data say about how people behave in the economic system. But surely this varies all over the place-different time, different cultures, different socioeconomic and education levels, and so on. Can anyone provide some add'l perspective on this?
Interesting. Yes, my ex was a cluster B personality disordered person and was very materialistic!
Instead of drinking or drugs, I noticed I shop when I'm depressed or lonely. 🥺 .....I'm broke now lol.
It's just a lot easier to quantify success by looking at the amount of wealth accumulated rather than quantifying immaterial successes.
Hello. I'm a new subscriber. Can you do a video on people being misdiagnosed with bpd when they actually have Autism.
Yes, I am working on another Autism/BPD video now - thank you for the topic idea!
@@DrGrande Thank you!!!!!
This is a great topic! I live in Los Angeles, the land of dreamers hoping to make it BIG.
I have a tendency of being materialistic, and buying al lot of things, to end my emptyness. I also found out that I might have borderline, instead of Aspergers. Being raised by narc/ borderline parents it is likely I do have borderline.
very professional/interesting correlations.
I live in Germany and things like materialism and emotional neglect are pretty much the norm here.
is it possible you’re saying that as positive emotions are a part of the measure of extroversion the decrease is linked to an increase in introversion almost as though materialism takes the place of friendship. This is my experience