TRIGGERnometry A Revolution is Coming! - Jimmy Carr
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Dec 10, 2025 
Jimmy Carr, a renowned British comedian and television host known for his sharp wit, delves into the critical role of comedy in shaping public discourse. He highlights how humor can make tough topics digestible and discusses cultural shifts influenced by attention and media. Carr also critiques institutional decline and advocates for innovative policies to engage youth. With thoughts on mental health in the digital age and the importance of community, he emphasizes the need for flexibility in thinking and local policy experimentation.
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Attention Is The Biggest Social Currency
- Attention is the dominant social currency and can be gained by talent, infamy, or victimhood.
- Jimmy Carr argues attention shapes status and behaviour more than traditional vices.
History Rhymes During Big Crises
- Neil Howe's 'Fourth Turning' suggests large crises repeat pattern-like rhymes across history.
- Jimmy Carr thinks we are entering a revolutionary phase where elites get replaced.
Loneliness, Not Just Brains, Drives Mental Illness
- Mental-health problems often stem from excessive loneliness and dispersed identities.
- Jimmy Carr says screens failed as proxies for real human proximity and connection.
