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The Human Need to Be Right in the Age of the Internet
The internet has amplified human's need to be right and its desire to be seen as socially acceptable, leading to an increase in inauthenticity and manipulative behavior. This issue is especially prevalent in people in the public eye, who are forced to play a certain role or character to meet the expectations of the media and society.
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The podcast discusses how the human need to be right and acceptable has contributed to the rise of extreme conspiracy theories and silos.
32:18 - 35:04 (02:46)
Summary
The podcast discusses how the human need to be right and acceptable has contributed to the rise of extreme conspiracy theories and silos. This problem has been exacerbated by the internet, which allows people to surround themselves only with those who share their views.
ChapterThe Human Need to Be Right in the Age of the Internet
EpisodeE180: The Speaking Expert: How To Speak So Everyone Hears You: Julian Treasure
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Cancel culture is a slippery slope that can lead to depersonalization and bias, and it encourages an ego-centric mindset that focuses on being the "rightest person."
35:04 - 36:08 (01:03)
Summary
Cancel culture is a slippery slope that can lead to depersonalization and bias, and it encourages an ego-centric mindset that focuses on being the "rightest person." This can lead to a dangerous slope towards judgmentalism and dehumanization.
ChapterThe Human Need to Be Right in the Age of the Internet
EpisodeE180: The Speaking Expert: How To Speak So Everyone Hears You: Julian Treasure
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Staying inauthentic for too long can have severe mental health consequences, which is especially true for those in the public eye who may feel forced to play a certain character or role for survival.
36:09 - 37:42 (01:33)
Summary
Staying inauthentic for too long can have severe mental health consequences, which is especially true for those in the public eye who may feel forced to play a certain character or role for survival.