Chapter
The Distorted Perspective of Social Media
02:54 - 13:30 (10:35)
Social media can create a distorted perspective where extremism seems like the norm, leading to a false understanding of reality. This can be especially dangerous when only a small number of people are promoting extreme views.
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A writer shares their background in tech and how they began to understand the integration of psychology in the digital age.
02:54 - 06:31 (03:36)
Summary
A writer shares their background in tech and how they began to understand the integration of psychology in the digital age. They sought to understand the root of problems with the internet.
ChapterThe Distorted Perspective of Social Media
Episode#385 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 15 Mental Models To Understand Psychology
PodcastModern Wisdom
Following only anti-woke social media accounts can create a skewed perception of reality and can cause people to double down on their beliefs, potentially driving them to extremes.
06:32 - 09:50 (03:18)
Summary
Following only anti-woke social media accounts can create a skewed perception of reality and can cause people to double down on their beliefs, potentially driving them to extremes.
ChapterThe Distorted Perspective of Social Media
Episode#385 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 15 Mental Models To Understand Psychology
PodcastModern Wisdom
Twitter's negativity bias can lead to a distorted perspective and contribute to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
09:50 - 13:30 (03:40)
Summary
Twitter's negativity bias can lead to a distorted perspective and contribute to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Psychologists attribute this phenomenon to the importance of validation and how it can be easily threatened by one negative comment.