Episode 176: Anxiety
Psychology Has It Backwards
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Beware of the Busy Mind
The presence of digital devices fosters an environment where individuals, especially teenagers, overly fixate on and overanalyze information, leading to anxiety and disconnection from reality. The constant engagement of the intellect, akin to an incessantly curious librarian, overwhelms the mind, making it difficult to attain mental peace. This intellectual busyness parallels the addictive nature of social media algorithms, which keep users seeking more information instead of promoting mindfulness and appreciation of the present moment.
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