Is Social Media Really Ruining Our Lives… Or Is It Something Else? (ft. Jonathan Haidt)
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast
Choosing Between Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World
The speaker reveals a preference for audiobooks as they require less concentration compared to reading books. Reflecting on the themes of Brave New World, the speaker notes a resemblance between the novel and modern society, particularly through the addictive, narcotic effect of social media like TikTok. They highlight the negative impact of excessive social media use on individuals, drawing attention to its resemblance to a slot machine and its unproductive nature. The speaker also observes that despite recognizing the harmful effects, some individuals find it challenging to break the habit. By comparing the societal shifts to the themes in the book Cottoline of the American Mind, the speaker indicates that three significant points have changed over the past two decades.
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