• Tim Urban W/ Bari Weiss on Honestly - Navigating the Labyrinth of Society: From Lizard Brains to Procrastination #41

  • Dec 18 2023
  • Length: 21 mins
  • Podcast

Tim Urban W/ Bari Weiss on Honestly - Navigating the Labyrinth of Society: From Lizard Brains to Procrastination #41

  • Summary

  • 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


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