Chapter
The Lack of Meaning in Our Lives
25:29 - 30:03 (04:33)
In a world that is increasingly focused on objective measurement, subjective aspects such as the arts and music are being marginalized, leading to a lack of meaning in people's lives. This has resulted in a pushback from those who want to bring these aspects back to the forefront.
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The subjective and wooly stuff that historically played a larger role in the human experience, like the arts and music, has taken a back seat to objective measurement and scientism.
25:29 - 27:16 (01:46)
Summary
The subjective and wooly stuff that historically played a larger role in the human experience, like the arts and music, has taken a back seat to objective measurement and scientism. However, some have recently become nostalgic for an inferior past as a result of this leaching of meaning.
ChapterThe Lack of Meaning in Our Lives
Episode#293 - Adam Alter - The Psychology Of Phone & Tech Addiction
PodcastModern Wisdom
The connection between negative thoughts, such as thinking about pushing an old lady, and dieting through obsession with food is discussed, as well as the limitations of restricted calorie diets.
27:16 - 30:03 (02:47)
Summary
The connection between negative thoughts, such as thinking about pushing an old lady, and dieting through obsession with food is discussed, as well as the limitations of restricted calorie diets.