Confronting the Fear of Missing Out in a Digital Age

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Episode 3644:

Nir Eyal and Stuart Luman explore how the ancient fear of being left out has been supercharged by modern technology, leading to a constant state of distraction and anxiety. By embracing the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO), they show how we can shift from reactive behavior to intentional living.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2015/01/fomo.html

Quotes to ponder:

"FOMO is an ancient fear, lodged deep in our brains, that we might be left out or left behind."

"Technology didn’t create the problem; it just made it more visible and pervasive."

"JOMO comes when you stop looking at what you may be missing and start appreciating what you have."

Episode references:

Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products: https://www.amazon.com/Hooked-How-Build-Habit-Forming-Products/dp/1591847788

Drive by Daniel Pink: https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805

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