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#293 - Adam Alter - The Psychology Of Phone & Tech Addiction
Modern Wisdom
The Importance of Meaning Systems and Terror Management
The absence of subjective experiences like arts and music, as well as meaningful systems, can lead to a lack of critical understanding in life. In the face of death anxiety and terror, individuals reach out for systems of meaning like religion. The pandemic has further highlighted the importance of these systems. Humans are naturally teleological beings and often grapple with intrusive thoughts, questioning their morality.
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