1: Die Welt macht mir Angst – und jetzt?! - Krisenmodus, Kampfsport und Krawall
Summary
Nora Lessing explores how to cope with the anxiety caused by the current "polycrisis" and rising societal aggression. She experiments with various strategies, including playing foosball, taking an aggression test, and practicing verbal pushback with a child. Her journey leads her to a dog trainer who explains dominance dynamics and finally to a "Playfight" session where she learns to set physical boundaries. The episode reflects on the tension between pacifism and self-defense in a hostile world.
Topics discussed
Intro: Street fight and personal anxiety
Nora's background and the feeling of crisis
Meeting Luisa and discussing the 'poly-crisis'
The suggestion to play air hockey to release tension
Considering self-defense and assertiveness training
Online aggression tests and rage rooms
Sisi's idea: practicing with her kids
The 'Pöbeltraining' (insult training) session
Practicing responses to insults and boundaries
Reflections and cleaning up after the session
Lecture on the psychology of evil and aggression
Meeting sociologist Hanna at the Alexanderplatz
Hanna's apocalyptic view on climate and society
Debate on prevention vs. revolution
Visiting dog trainer Sven with Sia
Dog body language and dealing with bullies
Strategies for conflict: walking away vs. standing ground
Update to Luisa and the concept of 'Playfight'
Discussion on desensitization and playfighting
Experience at the playfighting studio in Kreuzberg
Outro and credits
Promotion of the Politics Podcast
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