Chapter
The Pitfalls of Spiritual Superiority and Utopian Technology
1:02:19 - 1:13:39 (11:19)
The allure of meditation that can lead to spiritual superiority, and the flawed utopian vision of the internet as a solution to societal issues.
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The blame for selfie culture and the culture of status games should not only be directed towards algorithms and technology, but also towards human nature.
1:02:19 - 1:03:41 (01:22)
Summary
The blame for selfie culture and the culture of status games should not only be directed towards algorithms and technology, but also towards human nature. While technology has made it easier to participate in these actions, it is ultimately up to individuals to recognize and mitigate the negative impacts of social media.
ChapterThe Pitfalls of Spiritual Superiority and Utopian Technology
Episode#374 - Will Storr - How To Play The Status Game
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Well was the first social media platform and had already experienced some issues like cancel culture, pronoun arguments, and status games that we see in today's social media, long before the birth of Facebook or Twitter.
1:03:41 - 1:06:07 (02:26)
Summary
The Well was the first social media platform and had already experienced some issues like cancel culture, pronoun arguments, and status games that we see in today's social media, long before the birth of Facebook or Twitter.
ChapterThe Pitfalls of Spiritual Superiority and Utopian Technology
Episode#374 - Will Storr - How To Play The Status Game
PodcastModern Wisdom
The subconscious truth of humans is the drive for connection and status, which stems from the storytelling brain.
1:06:07 - 1:10:57 (04:49)
Summary
The subconscious truth of humans is the drive for connection and status, which stems from the storytelling brain. The vision of a utopian internet with no hierarchy or disagreement is a misleading idea, as the status game still exists within it.
ChapterThe Pitfalls of Spiritual Superiority and Utopian Technology
Episode#374 - Will Storr - How To Play The Status Game
PodcastModern Wisdom
The practice of meditation can lead to spiritual superiority and an inflated ego, which is evident in the legal profession according to research, as well as in wellness communities that promote mindfulness meditation as a means of personal growth.
1:10:57 - 1:13:39 (02:41)
Summary
The practice of meditation can lead to spiritual superiority and an inflated ego, which is evident in the legal profession according to research, as well as in wellness communities that promote mindfulness meditation as a means of personal growth.