Infinite Loops Gurwinder Bhogal's Guide to Modern Survival (EP.231)
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Aug 29, 2024 
Gurwinder Bhogal, an independent thinker and author known for his keen insights into modern society, dives into the complexities of our digital age. He discusses how misinformation skews public perception and emphasizes the importance of personal agency. Bhogal critiques the influence of gamification on our choices, contrasting empowering experiences with superficial corporate games. He also tackles the challenges of AI in shaping beliefs and the vital need for accountability in business, all while exploring how to reclaim our mental sovereignty amidst the chaos.
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Social Media and Idiocy
- Social media has amplified idiocy by creating a global town square for it.
- This stems from a mismatch between our evolved minds and the modern world.
Resistance to Change
- People resist changing beliefs because it can topple their entire worldview.
- They rationalize and defend existing beliefs, even when disproven.
The Seekers' Prophecy
- The Seekers, a religious group in the 1950s, predicted the world's end.
- When it didn't happen, they rationalized instead of admitting they were wrong.
