This chapter explores the unhappiness of millennials and the paradox of having endless possibilities yet feeling unsatisfied. It discusses the influence of expectations on happiness and the ambition of millennials. It also touches on the impact of social media on creating a distorted view of others' lives and the challenges faced by individuals in achieving success.
Tim Urban is on a mission to increase our collective ability for critical thinking. He is the founder, writer and illustrator of the popular website Wait But Why, a long form blog that regularly reaches millions of readers. He has delivered a TED Talk, “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator,” which has been viewed 29 million times. And, most recently, he is the author of the smash-hit book What’s Our Problem: A Self Help Book For Societies, which is available wherever books are sold.
Tim returned to the Elevate Podcast to discuss how society became so polarized, the need for critical thinking, different ways to think about political and societal debates, and much more.
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