In this episode, Mark Manson discusses the dangers of social media and comparing oneself to others, and offers ways for individuals to be more mindful and intentional with their use of technology.
Research has shown that limiting smartphone use to 60 minutes or less per day for adolescents and 2 hours or less for adults is a great way to maintain focus and attention. Unlike any other technology, smartphones decrease attention span and abilities to focus even when not in use. However, it's possible to use a combination of drugs, technology and other paradigms to increase focus and attention in both children and adults with ADHD.
The lack of positive examples of men navigating their emotions or discussing their traumas can lead to behaviors that just mask the pain. Healing from trauma and addiction requires self-awareness, support, connection, and guidance.
The hypernormal stimuli of consuming the entire world's news in real-time has affected everyone. Though we can't change the technology, we can implement rules and virtues that work around it to minimize its effect on our lives.
The speaker suggests allocating a limited amount of time each day to use social media, based on potency, quantity, and variety of online behavior. He encourages people to learn from other drug-use and put barriers in place to control their usage.