Why Rejection Feels So Painful 😔

Rejection is one of those things that hurts so much more than we ever expect it to. It is arguably one of the most disheartening experiences that almost everyone will go through at some point. so this seems ripe for philosophical treatment. Get ready to learn why rejection hurts so much.

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00:00 The Pain of Rejection
01:36 The Self, Belonging, and Uncertainty
09:18 The Mystery Box and The Torture of Fantasy
15:14 Rejection, Resentment, and Aggression
21:49 Dignifying Rejection