The Fear of Missing Out on Social Media

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We've been conditioned to want that drip feed of information and stimulus. And then when we get it, it makes us feel bad. That's why roughly 90% of millennials sleep with their phone right next to them. We're on this constant feed of information stimulus. Is this healthiest as a form of madness? How can you weigh in?

Patrick McGinnis, creator of the term FOMO, and Greg discuss the anxiety we all sometimes feel, globally known as the fear of missing out. From its roots as a biological response to a term amplified in culture through social media, this episode helps us to understand how to combat this feeling through practical decision making, prioritizing what is essential, and turning FOMO into a positive mindset.

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