Social Media Rehab

Social Media Rehab

by Marc

Self-Improvement

Season 1

21: Why You Shouldn't Become Nihilistic in 2022

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.

18: The Limits of Self-Help

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.

15: Information Addiction

Our brains evolved to scavenge for information- does this put us at an advantage or disadvantage in the 21st century?

12: Dating in the Digital Age

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?

11: Finding Purpose in the Digital Age

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.

23: The Fight For Our Attention

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22: Why I Stopped Meditating

I explain here briefly why I stopped meditating. This is my personal experience and not advice for others.

20: Book Review - Skin in the Game

In this episode, I examine risk-taking by reviewing Nassim Taleb's Skin in the Game.

19: Don't Let Instagram Ruin Your Life

Just a little rant against instagram.

16: Information Addiction - Part 2

Here I expand on my ideas regarding our addiction to information from the previous episode.

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