Impact of Algorithms on Social Media and Spiritual Development

The chapter explores how algorithms on platforms like Instagram and TikTok expose young boys to violent content and hinder spiritual growth, contrasting it with ancient wisdom emphasizing calmness and selflessness. Speakers express concerns about social media promoting immediate judgment and hindering self-reflection, discussing how algorithms fulfill basic needs but overshadow self-actualization. The conversation includes insights on the default mode network's role in internal reflection, creativity, and self-expression, highlighting the importance of uplifting stories and the impact of meditation on brain networks.