A study conducted by a Danish political scientist revealed that a small subset of Americans, comprising about 10% of the population, have a strong inclination to share conspiracy theories on social media regardless of their political affiliation. These individuals, termed as having a 'need for chaos,' exhibit a pattern of sharing fake news about both Republicans and Democrats equally. The study highlighted that the vast majority of people, around 90%, do not engage in spreading conspiracy theories but instead recognize them for what they are. Ultimately, the research indicates that a minority of individuals in society seem to thrive on chaos and turmoil, indifferent to the political party associated with the conspiracy theory.
There’s an ancient philosophy that could actually help you give fewer f*cks, and unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of it.
Stoicism has been helping people manage their stress and anxiety for thousands of years and today, it’s more relevant than ever.
@ryanholiday is the New York Times Bestselling author of multiple books on Stoicism. He believes that Stoicism is the framework that can help you be a normal person in an increasingly crazy world.
Today’s episode dives into the life-altering benefits of following a philosophy that encourages you to focus on what you can control, and fuck the rest.
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