# Surviving the Organizational Politics of Now Link:: [Link](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dontoverthinkthis/episodes/Surviving-the-Organizational-Politics-of-Now-e2icq63) By:: [[Ross Jackson]] & [[Brian Heath]] Medium:: [[Podcast]] The episode explores the complex nature of geopolitics and international relations through the lens of "Realpolitik" - the idea that nations act based on self-interest rather than ideology or friendship. The speakers draw parallels between geopolitics and interpersonal relationships, questioning whether true friendships can exist when self-interest often takes precedence. They discuss current geopolitical conflicts like Israel-Palestine and Ukraine-Russia, and how nations engage in deception and questionable alliances, even with allies, to further their interests. The speakers liken this to the dynamics in the reality show Survivor, where alliances are formed and broken in a survival competition. The conversation also touches on organizational dynamics, where a "survivor model" often prevails, with employees prioritizing self-interest over loyalty or friendship. The speakers explore how technology and social media have impacted consensus-building, with the abundance of granular data making it harder to maintain unified national positions. The discussion also covers LinkedIn, critiquing its overly positive and self-promotional nature, while acknowledging its value for professional networking. The speakers ponder whether there is a place for more nuanced discussions on the platform. ## Related Topics [[Geography]] [[Politics]] [[Nations]] [[Survive]] [[Social Media]] [[Organization]] [[War]] [[Realpolitik]] [[Reality]] [[Reality TV]]