Chapter

Parenting and the Loss of Agency
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05:38 - 18:04 (12:25)

The speaker discusses the overwhelming responsibility of parenting and how it can lead to a loss of personal agency, particularly in the early stages when the baby dictates the schedule, leaving little time for independent thought or action.

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The arrival of a newborn baby can be overwhelming for new parents, as they have to hand over their agency and let the baby dictate their schedule.
05:38 - 10:30 (04:51)
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Parenting
Summary

The arrival of a newborn baby can be overwhelming for new parents, as they have to hand over their agency and let the baby dictate their schedule. The process is difficult, and it can be challenging to find even just ninety minutes of clear time at the beginning of it.

Chapter
Parenting and the Loss of Agency
Episode
#328 - Jack Butcher - Visualising Value & Constant Creativity
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The constant use of social media has become a primal instinct that is heavily ingrained in our routine, making it difficult to distinguish its impact on our biology and behavior, and causing us to regularly turn to it for affirmation and validation.
10:31 - 15:29 (04:58)
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Social Media
Summary

The constant use of social media has become a primal instinct that is heavily ingrained in our routine, making it difficult to distinguish its impact on our biology and behavior, and causing us to regularly turn to it for affirmation and validation.

Chapter
Parenting and the Loss of Agency
Episode
#328 - Jack Butcher - Visualising Value & Constant Creativity
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
This episode explores the toll sleep deprivation takes on new parents and the challenges that come with having a newborn baby.
15:30 - 18:04 (02:33)
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Parenting
Summary

This episode explores the toll sleep deprivation takes on new parents and the challenges that come with having a newborn baby. A military veteran shares his experience and praises the resilience of mothers.

Chapter
Parenting and the Loss of Agency
Episode
#328 - Jack Butcher - Visualising Value & Constant Creativity
Podcast
Modern Wisdom