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Tim Urban W/ Bari Weiss on Honestly - Navigating the Labyrinth of Society: From Lizard Brains to Procrastination #41
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In this episode of the Big Chew Podcast, Noah and Zach discuss a conversation between Barry Weiss and Tim Urban. They cover topics such as the history of humanity, the lizard brain vs the higher brain, politics and echo chambers, universities and ideological supremacy, liberal social justice vs social justice fundamentalism, procrastination and happiness, and social media and comparison. The conversation explores the impact of these themes on society and offers insights into how individuals can navigate these challenges.
Takeaways
- Universities have shifted from being idea laboratories to idea supremacists, limiting the diversity of ideas and stifling intellectual growth.
- There are two distinct forms of social justice: liberal social justice, which seeks to improve the nation, and social justice fundamentalism, which seeks to tear down and rebuild the entire system.
- Procrastination is a result of our evolutionary programming and the struggle between our lizard brain and higher brain.
- Social media promotes comparison and image crafting, leading to feelings of inadequacy and unhappiness.
- To combat these challenges, individuals can prioritize their time, seek out diverse perspectives, and be present in the real world.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Overview
03:00 - The History of Humanity
06:00 - Lizard Brain vs Higher Brain
08:00 - Politics and Echo Chambers
10:00 - Universities and Ideological Supremacy
13:00 - Liberal Social Justice vs Social Justice Fundamentalism
16:00 - Procrastination and Happiness
19:00 - Social Media and Comparison
20:00 - Conclusion
Support this show and show some love to our sponsor, Burly Brandz, by using the code 'fast15' for 15% off at www.burlybrandz.com. Connect with Zach: Twitter | https://twitter.com/z_nix_?s=11&t=yAFtZJcxm29lxslu7pwseA Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/zachnx/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/zach.nx Connect with Noah: Twitter | https://twitter.com/noahreeves315?s=11&t=yAFtZJcxm29lxslu7pwseA Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/noah.reeves96/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/noah.reeves Subscribe to The Big Chew Podcast
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Manage episode 390257717 series 3315573
In this episode of the Big Chew Podcast, Noah and Zach discuss a conversation between Barry Weiss and Tim Urban. They cover topics such as the history of humanity, the lizard brain vs the higher brain, politics and echo chambers, universities and ideological supremacy, liberal social justice vs social justice fundamentalism, procrastination and happiness, and social media and comparison. The conversation explores the impact of these themes on society and offers insights into how individuals can navigate these challenges.
Takeaways
- Universities have shifted from being idea laboratories to idea supremacists, limiting the diversity of ideas and stifling intellectual growth.
- There are two distinct forms of social justice: liberal social justice, which seeks to improve the nation, and social justice fundamentalism, which seeks to tear down and rebuild the entire system.
- Procrastination is a result of our evolutionary programming and the struggle between our lizard brain and higher brain.
- Social media promotes comparison and image crafting, leading to feelings of inadequacy and unhappiness.
- To combat these challenges, individuals can prioritize their time, seek out diverse perspectives, and be present in the real world.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Overview
03:00 - The History of Humanity
06:00 - Lizard Brain vs Higher Brain
08:00 - Politics and Echo Chambers
10:00 - Universities and Ideological Supremacy
13:00 - Liberal Social Justice vs Social Justice Fundamentalism
16:00 - Procrastination and Happiness
19:00 - Social Media and Comparison
20:00 - Conclusion
Support this show and show some love to our sponsor, Burly Brandz, by using the code 'fast15' for 15% off at www.burlybrandz.com. Connect with Zach: Twitter | https://twitter.com/z_nix_?s=11&t=yAFtZJcxm29lxslu7pwseA Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/zachnx/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/zach.nx Connect with Noah: Twitter | https://twitter.com/noahreeves315?s=11&t=yAFtZJcxm29lxslu7pwseA Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/noah.reeves96/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/noah.reeves Subscribe to The Big Chew Podcast
Twitter | https://twitter.com/thebigchewpod?s=11&t=yAFtZJcxm29lxslu7pwseA
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