Social Media Rehab

Social Media Rehab

by Marc

Self-Improvement

14: A Fear of Commitment or a Fear of Uncertainty?

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.

13: The Need for Control is a Source of Suffering

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.

Episode 10: Alienation and Extremism

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.

Episode 9: A Case Against the News

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?Image Credit: Banksy

Episode 8: Risking Everything to Move to Brazil

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/Check out other episodes and content on Instagram: @marcarittaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-ritter-58112a82/

Episode 7: Can We Unplug Ourselves From the Internet?

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.

Episode 6: Your Career Doesn't Need to Be Meaningful

It seems there's a greater thirst for meaning in society. Does a meaningful career equate to a meaningful life?

Episode 5: Information and Your Interests

Who do you see when you look at the reflection on your phone's screen?

Episode 4: Anxiety

Why do we have trouble making choices? Today I will explore the phenomenon of paralysis by analysis, and why decisions can be overwhelming.

Episode 3: On Boredom and the Price of Distraction

What do you think about when you don't know you're thinking?

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