What's the Big Idea with Andrew Horn Alex Ebert - The Reverse-Rebellion of "Cool"
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Apr 10, 2019 
Alex Ebert, musician, filmmaker, and activist behind Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, shares his artistic journey and vibrant experiences in New Orleans. He discusses the struggle for authenticity in a world shaped by social norms, emphasizing vulnerability and the 'permission to live' concept. A pivotal moment at Coachella leads to insights on embracing one's true self. Ebert also unveils his new audio app, Tuners, designed for genuine self-expression, highlighting the tension between individualism and community in today's consumerist landscape.
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Social Anxiety as Invisible Force
- Social anxiety acts as the strongest non-physical force restricting our true expression.
- Artists must confront it by granting themselves permission to be authentic on stage.
Coachella Mic Incident Transformed Alex
- At Coachella, Alex panicked and threw his mic stand, accidentally injuring a fan.
- This brutal moment led him to embrace true authenticity and joy onstage.
Social Anxiety Is Fear of Death
- Social anxiety is essentially a primal fear of death rooted in group exclusion.
- Realizing modern contexts don’t carry this risk frees us from this fear’s hold.
