Social Media

Social Media

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58mins
Alain de Botton argues that our romantic lives are shaped more by the emotional patterns we learned in childhood than by destiny.
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1hr 23mins
Why social media is the perfect recipe for kids to become addicted to their smartphones.
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12mins
“You can debate all sorts of things about how the texture of American life has changed. What you can't debate is the sheer, objective, existential fact that Americans are more alone than ever.”
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1hr 41mins
"We're awash in lies and misinformation to a degree that was not possible before we got the internet and in particular before we got social media."
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10mins
“If we're to be happy at all, it has to be found outside of this notion of pleasure. We have to step beyond hedonia. But the problem is that we risk going too far.”
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4mins
“Most of us aren't sure what to think about everything, but we don't really see that modeled anywhere, right? You're supposed to know for sure, and there's very little intellectual humility on social media or on TV.”
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7mins
Expanding your worldview starts with understanding your brain. Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman explains.
Unlikely Collaborators
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2mins
Traditional definitions of wellbeing focus on the absence of mental illness or disease. But true wellbeing goes beyond that, says this neuroscientist.
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3mins
There’s never been more ways to connect with the people in our lives — so why are we lonelier than ever?
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4mins
Carrie Berk reveals how she transformed her struggle with anxiety and internet fame by changing her perception and finding her true voice as a writer.
Unlikely Collaborators
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7mins
Nike athlete and famed Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin shares how she turned her pain into purpose.
Unlikely Collaborators
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7mins
Marketing maverick Gary Vaynerchuk reveals how empathy, listening, and patience aren’t just virtues – they’re your ultimate advertising tools.
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31mins
Author of the Canceling of the American Mind Greg Lukianoff explains the current state of free speech in the United States.
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6mins
From marketing to social media, today’s world preys on your values. Here’s how to reclaim them and find true happiness.
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3mins
More CPAs are retiring than are joining the field. What’s going on? Forensic accountant Kelly Richmond Pope explains.
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1hr 13mins
This two-time debate world champion gives three tips for constructing the perfect argument.
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Two-time debate world champion Bo Seo gives 3 tips for constructing the perfect argument.
3mins
Washington University professor John Inazu tells us how we can make peace inside a raging culture war.
31mins
Collective illusions — false assumptions about society that many people share — have existed for thousands of years in many different ways. Today, because of social media and modern technology, […]
5mins
Bo Seo, Harvard’s former debate coach, explains a good argument.
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4mins
Escape a mental rut by using nostalgia.
John Templeton Foundation
social media
Social media isn’t the majority – it’s the vocal fringe.
Stand Together
digital amnesia
3mins
Is social media changing your memory? Here’s what the science actually says.
Social media addiction
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From Kim Kardashian’s stories to your friend’s Facebook post: social media is designed to keep you jealous.