18: Information Overload
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On today’s show, Chong and Dan begin a two-parter on the book “The Wisdom Pyramid” by Christian author Brett McCracken. In the first episode, we set the scene by discussing a particularly modern sickness: information obesity. As with the abundance of food, so today there is an abundance of information. We explore why this is a problem, and share three information habits from our personal lives that make us “sick”. In the next episode, we will unpack the sources of truth that lead to a life of wisdom.
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Show notes
A public health epidemic of the soul (2:09)
- Obesity - a modern epidemic caused by too much food
- “Infobesity” - an even more modern epidemic caused by too much information
Why is this a problem? (16:00)
- Anxiety and stress; disorientation and fragmentation; impotence; decision and commitment paralysis; confirmation bias
IGF 6: Rage in the Machine
Three habits that make us sick (40:54)
- Eating too much; eating too fast; eating only what tastes good to me
Conclusion (58:13)
- How you consume information is a moral matter
- Do a stocktake; get to know your habits; consider taking an information retreat!
Chapters
1. 18: Information Overload (00:00:00)
2. A public health epidemic of the soul (00:02:09)
3. Why is this a problem? (00:16:00)
4. Three habits that make us sick (00:40:54)
5. Conclusion (00:58:13)
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