33: Will Storr | Avoiding Self-Obsession in the Age of the Selfie
The Jordan Harbinger Show
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The Illusion of Individual Empowerment
This chapter examines the notion of personal empowerment in today's society, critiquing the damaging narrative surrounding individual success and its correlation with self-blame during failures. It delves into the impact of social media, personality traits, and the historical context of the self-esteem movement on contemporary self-perception. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding personal limitations and fostering realistic goals to combat the harmful effects of narcissism and unhealthy comparisons.
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