

Virtual Insanity and Heavy Ass Ski Goggles
Feb 7, 2024
Discussion on Tracy Chapman's music and the divide of opinions on the Apple Vision Pro. Debate on the Ambivalence of Virtual Reality (VR): The hosts discuss their thoughts on virtual reality (VR) and its unsettling ability to replicate everyday experiences. The Impact of the Internet on Academic Work and Personal Well-being: This chapter explores the effects of the internet on academic research and personal happiness. Challenges of Night Fishing and Lack of Digital Evidence in Surfing. Technology, Narcissism, and the Meaning of 'People': The speakers discuss the impact of technology on society and contemplate the concept of narcissism. The Viral Nature of Culture and the Ponzi-like Fantasies of Markets: This chapter explores the interconnectedness of culture through virality, highlighting examples such as Luke Combs going viral on TikTok and the Grammys as a platform for creating viral social media clips. The Addictive Nature of Technology and Its Impact on Attention.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion on Tracy Chapman's music and the Apple Vision Pro
02:07 • 4min
Debate on the Ambivalence of Virtual Reality (VR)
06:37 • 26min
The Impact of the Internet on Academic Work and Personal Well-being
32:42 • 6min
Challenges of Night Fishing and Lack of Digital Evidence in Surfing
38:49 • 2min
Technology, Narcissism, and the Meaning of 'People'
40:54 • 19min
The Viral Nature of Culture and the Ponzi-like Fantasies of Markets
59:56 • 2min
The Addictive Nature of Technology and Its Impact on Attention
01:01:32 • 8min