Social Media Rehab: Recent Episodes
Marc
I explain here briefly why I stopped meditating. This is my personal experience and not advice for others.
Here I explore different narratives that people construct about themselves and others. I also explore belief systems, especially nihilism, and explain why they can become so destructive at an individual and collective level.
Self-help refers to a specific category of information aimed at helping people become the best version of themselves. While the intention of most authors is good, there is a large majority of self-proclaimed experts who are just trying to make an easy buck on the internet. In this episode, I share some of my thoughts on why you should be skeptical of people offering advice on the internet.
A world of convenience often has unplanned externalities that we don't plan for. I explore the other side of fear, and how to move past unnecessary distractions.
Here I expand on my ideas regarding our addiction to information from the previous episode.
Our brains evolved to scavenge for information- does this put us at an advantage or disadvantage in the 21st century?
This is an audio form recording of a blog article I wrote on November, 16 2021. I explore the unwillingness of people to embrace change in the face of familiar suffering. It's a topic that has been extremely interesting to me over the years, so I hope that you enjoy.
Apologies for the poor audio quality on this one.
We place a lot of emphasis on self-initiative in achieving success. However, trying to forcefully attain the results you want in life leads to further isolation and suffering.
Marshall McCluhan once said that "the message is the medium." How much does the way we interface with each other online change our perception of dating, relationships, and the world?
Have you ever found yourself looking at absurd videos on YouTube at 4am when you should be studying for the final exam you have in a couple of hours?
I take the argument that free will does not exist to explain how easily we become manipulated by our desire for instant-gratification.
What drives someone like you and me to extremism? I explore the phenomenon of extremist groups and ideologies in the wake of the pandemic and what we can do to address alienation at the individual level.
Few people think of the way we consume information similarly to how we consume food. Should we begin to pay attention to what types of information we pay attention to?
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A lot of people dream of moving to an exotic country somewhere far away, however, few actually do it. I wanted to get a better understanding of why we see these places only as vacation destinations and how we can take the leap of faith.
Eddie Kingsnorth is a British Expat who has been living in Sao Paolo, Brazil since 2016. He works for NoTriangle, a 3D Architecture Company, while also managing the blog Linguist Lifestyle, where he encourages and offers advice to future expats looking to escape the 9-5 grind.
You can find more on his blog at https://linguistlifestyle.com/
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2021 brings a new year and a lot of new hope. However, it's important to be mindful of the outside events that control your habits and thought patterns; namely, social media.
It seems there's a greater thirst for meaning in society. Does a meaningful career equate to a meaningful life?
Why do we have trouble making choices? Today I will explore the phenomenon of paralysis by analysis, and why decisions can be overwhelming.