In The Laws of Human Nature, we learn about human psychology. Each chapter is backed up by theories from prominent psychologists. Like The 48 Laws of Power, this book does not attempt to discover new truths about human nature, or to offer a breakthrough idea that will put all other ideas to rest, it is … Read more
The Law of Aggression We are all aggressive, and to try to deny this part of human nature is unwise. We act surprised when we see aggressive acts being committed on the news, as if this urge was alien to us. And yet, countless games about killing others are always being manufactured, and it is … Read more
The Law of Generational Myopia No person can completely isolate themselves from their generational influences. The generation you belong will influence the way you think. If you are unaware of this, you may be caught by surprise. When Louis XVI took the throne, he assumed that old systems would remain the same but he was … Read more
The Law of Death Denial We don’t like to think about death, but we should. By reminding ourselves of our own mortality forces us to think more clearly about the future, wasting less time on things that don’t matter. When I look back at the past and think of all the time I squandered in … Read more
The Law of Fickleness To lead, you must sacrifice, you must show your appreciation to the others in the group, and those who are below you in the hierarchy. Never take people’s trust for granted, it is something that you must continually earn. It is what Queen Elizabeth did. She made the love of her … Read more
The Law of Conformity We like to think of ourselves as individuals, but in truth, we are all products of our social groups. We must dress, act, and speak the same. If we deviate too much, the group will unconsciously renounce us. It offends us to think of ourselves as unoriginal copies of our group, … Read more
The Law of Aimlessness Martin Luther King Jr. had a domineering father who intervened strongly in his life. But MLK had a sense of purpose, different from his brother, who lived under the shadow of King Sr. MLK was more easy-going than his father and was primarily motivated to make life better on earth, rather … Read more
The Law of Gender Rigidity Based on Carl’s Jung discovery of the anima and the animus, Greene writes about the dangers of over identifying with your gender, and how you can connect to the repressed feminine if you are male, and to the repressed masculine if you are female. As children, boys are extremely sensitive, … Read more
The Law of Grandiosity Grandiosity is a feeling we have when we are children, it is a feeling of invulnerability, but as we grow older, we realize that we have many limitations. It is best not to downplay the role of luck in our success, and to always stay grounded. Signs of Grandiosity Too much … Read more
The Law of Envy In some parts of the world, the idea of the “evil eye” still exists. These people believe that a look of envy can have physical repercussions, such as illnesses or bad luck. Envy is an old emotion, it is tempting to think that we have outgrown it, that only children feel envy, … Read more