Phone Alienation, Body Optimization, and Make America Healthy Again with Maya Vinokour
Time To Say Goodbye
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The Optimization Paradox
This chapter examines the culture of optimization in society, where the pursuit of personal and collective enhancement leads to psychological challenges and misinformation. It reflects on individual experiences with health, technology, and community influences, while critiquing the impact of smartphones on mental health. The discussion highlights the tension between striving for perfection and the associated disillusionment with traditional medical advice in a post-COVID landscape.
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