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Affirmation in the Age of Social Media
37:53 - 45:02 (07:09)
Our desire for affirmation and constant checking of social media metrics can become pathological in the age of social media, leading to a fear of negative judgment from strangers online.
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In this episode, the speakers discuss how social media has made it easy to seek constant affirmation from strangers and its impact on our lives.
37:53 - 42:09 (04:16)
Social Media
Summary
In this episode, the speakers discuss how social media has made it easy to seek constant affirmation from strangers and its impact on our lives. They reflect on how we have an innate desire to be liked by others, but the constant validation seeking can become pathological.
ChapterAffirmation in the Age of Social Media
Episode#338 - Robert Wright - Psychology, Aliens & Averting The Apocalypse
PodcastModern Wisdom
Many who traditionally called for free speech absolutism are now calling for restrictions, highlighting a shift in positions.
42:09 - 45:02 (02:53)
Free Speech
Summary
Many who traditionally called for free speech absolutism are now calling for restrictions, highlighting a shift in positions. Political polarization also leads to the favoring of censorship of ideas not aligned with one's own party.