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"Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis—and How to Restore Our Sanity" by Nicholas Kardaras

Feb 27, 2024
12:35
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Exploring the impact of social media on mental health, the podcast discusses the rise in psychological challenges and societal issues due to excessive screen time. It delves into ways to build resilience and restore sanity in a tech-driven world.
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Quick takeaways

  • Excessive social media use leads to mental health crises like anxiety and loneliness, exacerbated by the digital age's advancements.
  • Modern lifestyles disrupt our biological needs, resulting in health issues; combat this by adopting ancient practices and building resilience.

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The Psychological Impact of Social Media

Modern society's technological advancements have outpaced our evolutionary development, resulting in detrimental effects on mental health. Social media consumption contributes to rising rates of loneliness, anxiety, depression, extremism, and addiction. The mismatch between our digital lifestyles and inherent psychological needs for face-to-face interactions and meaningful activities leads to a societal crisis.

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