There is another thread here about influence, where I described myself as a follower. With my T. iI had a problem with her not really saying anything - I hated that. However, had she told me what to do, or what exactly thinks my problem is, I would have very probably resented that also.

The difficulty lies probably in the fact that in some people I identify the voice of reason. They are the short-thinkers, or gut-thinkers. I would follow them, because I see in their minds and comportment something that I totally lack. The problem is, most people like that start to resent me quickly, and push me away. The reason - I feel that I am following, but mostly I am not, I stay who I am, thus being a failing follower.

I think this as something to do with that podcast, but mostly with the fact that for some people, being influenced, being made to give up their possessions, etc. Is actually exactly what they want, so why should the one who is giving them that deemed unethical?

Which is a very profound moral and ethical question.