Amanda Montell, author of *The Age of Magical Overthinking*, joins the discussion on managing the chaos of information overload. They delve into how overplanning can paralyze creativity and how excessive research can stifle execution. Social media's impact on mental health is explored, along with the detrimental effects of overthinking. Montell shares practical tips for cultivating mindfulness and essential strategies to combat thought clutter, promoting a healthier balance between spontaneity and organization.

Linguist Amanda Montell discusses how our brains are overloaded with info, leading to belief in conspiracy theories. She also explores the impact of cognitive biases on decision-making and behavior, and the rise of manifestation gurus on social media. Additionally, the podcast delves into navigating suffering, the dangers of excessive nostalgia, and a white novelist's provocative narrative on cultural politics.

Author Amanda Montell discusses cognitive biases and their impact on internet behavior. Topics include the halo effect on celebrity worship, confirmation bias in politics, declinism and nostalgia, social media's influence on mental health, and zero-sum bias in political conflicts.

Amanda Montell, author and podcast host, discusses cognitive biases and how they impact our finances and everyday lives with the hosts. They explore impulsive spending behaviors, the role of biases in decision-making, the pitfalls of overconfidence bias, the cult of consumerism, and the influence of societal status on financial choices.

Amanda Montell, a writer, linguist, and podcast host, joins Emma Chamberlain to discuss the language and behavior within cults. They explore how cult-like behavior can exist in our daily lives, including in high school theater programs, workplaces, and wellness trends. They delve into the manipulation tactics used by cult leaders through specialized vocabulary and thought-terminating cliches. They also discuss the decline of traditional religion, celebrity worship, and the potential for healthy religious cults.

Linguist and writer Amanda Montell discusses the power of language, reclaiming gendered insults, and sexism in our language. She explores the innovation of language by young women, the historical evolution of slurs against women, and the connection between language and power. Montell also emphasizes the importance of reading the room when it comes to language and the power of reclaiming words versus abolishing them.

Amanda Montell, author, discusses modern irrationality and the Information Age. Topics include cognitive biases impacting mental health, the influence of biases on decision-making, and the negative effects of celebrity worship on body image, addiction, and criminal behaviors.

Amanda Montell (@amandamontell) is a language scholar and author of critically acclaimed Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language. Her latest book is Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, which explores how cults co-opt the words we use in order to control us and affect our behavior. What We Discuss with Amanda Montell: How the uncertainty of current times drives people toward the solace of community — and the sights of aspiring cult leaders and con artists. What personal experience drew Amanda, a language scholar, to explore how language is one of the most powerful tools of manipulation cults use to exploit their victims? What thought-terminating cliches are and why they're so effective at shaping behavior. How MLMs operate like cults and who they predominately target with empty promises of wealth and prestige. How to tell if your language is being taken over by cultish manipulators. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/628 Miss our conversation with the American photographer who survived seven months under captivity by Al-Qaeda? Catch up with episode 217: Matthew Schrier | How to Survive in a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Amanda Montell, NY Times Bestselling author, discusses modern irrationality in 'The Age of Magical Overthinking.' Topics include cognitive biases like the 'halo effect' in celebrity worship, sunk cost fallacy in relationships, and manifestation theories driving conspiratorial thinking.

The podcast features Amanda Montell, a writer and podcast host, discussing various interesting topics. They talk about the importance of purposeful gossip, meeting Daniel Radcliffe, dreams of moving to Europe, exploring options for au pairing, Adele's journey as an au pair, living in a house under construction, financial difficulties faced by the au pair, and new ventures after leaving the influencer life.