The Emotional Tone of a Nation: Reflections After Charlie Kirk

In the wake of the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, a psychologist who saw him speak live shares his personal impressions and reflects on the dangerous psychology of political violence and the reactions that have followed.

This is a sober reflection recorded on September 11th, another dark day in our history. Discover the moment that convinced Dr. Hall that Charlie Kirk was a man committed to peaceable debate, not violence. This video also explores the disturbing psychological concept of Schadenfreude (getting joy from others' suffering) that we see online, and its positive counterpart, Freudenfreude. We must ask ourselves: are we builders, or are we destroyers?

How can we encourage more building and less destroying in our public discourse? Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
- A first-hand account of Charlie Kirk's character and his public rejection of violence.
- The psychological difference between
- Schadenfreude (joy in others' suffering) and Freudenfreude (joy in others' joy).
- The "Builder vs. Destroyer" framework and why it takes moments to destroy what took years to build.
- The Mike Tyson quote that perfectly describes the cowardice of online hate.
- The true meaning of courage in the face of fear.

👉 Watch for a thoughtful reflection on a tragic day in American history.

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⏱ Video Timestamps
0:00 – A Sad Day for America
1:28 – My First-Hand Impression of Charlie Kirk
5:05 – The Moment Charlie Kirk Earned My Respect
8:45 – The Depravity of Celebrating His Death
10:00 – The Psychology of Schadenfreude: Enjoying Others' Suffering
14:13 – Remembering Tragedy to Motivate Positive Action
15:00 – Builders vs. Destroyers
21:49 – A Call for Courage