How Social Media Changed Who You Think You Are

The problem is that for every trait the algorithm decides to amplify in you, there are countless others it decides to suppress.

The problem is that for every trait the algorithm decides to amplify in you, there are countless others it decides to suppress.

Most people think brainwashing looks like something out of a dystopian novel or dystopian movies – prisoners of war being tortured in dark rooms, or maybe cult members sitting and chanting together. But that’s all Hollywood nonsense. Real brainwashing is…

Today, we’re going to talk about something that many of you have been feeling but haven’t been able to put into words. It’s that persistent sense of feeling lost—even though you’re doing everything “right.” You’re working hard, you’re pursuing goals,…

Here’s a question for you: Have you ever found yourself feeling uneasy after a black cat crossed your path? Or maybe you’ve avoided staying on the 13th floor of a hotel or an apartment? Or maybe you’ve knocked on wood…

We human beings absolutely lose our minds when we hear the word “free.” I’ve seen otherwise rational, composed people practically trample each other for a free t-shirt they would never actually wear. I’ve watched sophisticated professionals stand in line for…

The big tech companies are creating machines that outperform humans in virtually every cognitive domain – coding, diagnosing diseases, writing, gaming. And most of us sense that something fundamental is shifting beneath our feet. Job openings are down. Creative tasks…

Most people vastly underestimate how dramatically their freedom will contract as they move through life. There’s this delusion that tomorrow will offer the same possibilities, the same energy as today. I’m here to tell you that’s not how it works.…

When most people hear the term “addiction,” they immediately think of the obvious culprits— drugs, alcohol, maybe gambling. And they’re not wrong. But what I want to discuss today goes beyond these stereotypical addictions into something far more insidious. I’m…

Have you ever noticed that some people remain perpetually unhappy regardless of their circumstances, while others maintain a baseline of contentment despite facing genuine hardships? This isn’t random. After years of observation and studying human behavior, I’ve noticed a fundamental…

If you’re one of those people who see creativity everywhere – in music, art, business, life – and want to be a part of it but feel paralyzed by the pressure to be original, this video is for you and…