David Brooks: Should you live for your r_sum_ ... or your eulogy?

The video explores the concept of résumé virtues, which are marketable skills, and eulogy virtues, which reflect deeper character traits. It introduces the idea of Adam I and Adam II, representing the external, ambitious side and the internal, moral side of human nature, respectively. The speaker discusses the conflict between these two natures and the societal preference for Adam I. The video emphasizes the importance of building character by confronting personal weaknesses and concludes with a reflection on the need for hope, faith, love, and forgiveness.

What are résumé virtues primarily concerned with?

• Personal relationships

• Marketplace skills

• Spiritual beliefs

• Moral values

According to Soloveitchik, what does Adam II focus on?

• Technological innovation

• Inner goodness

• Worldly success

• Economic growth

What is the main issue with a society that favors Adam I?

• It creates a lack of personal depth

• It fosters strong community bonds

• It leads to economic prosperity

• It encourages spiritual growth

How is Adam II developed according to the speaker?

• By gaining social status

• By accumulating wealth

• By confronting weaknesses

• By enhancing strengths

What does Reinhold Niebuhr suggest is necessary for a fully lived life?

• Achieving success in one's lifetime

• Gaining recognition from peers

• Being saved by hope, faith, love, and forgiveness

• Accumulating material wealth