3 ways to defend your mind against social media distortions

• Burgis emphasizes the importance of discernment in choosing our mimetic models.
• While having positive role models is beneficial, it's crucial to recognize the limitations of any model and discern whether their lifestyle or desires align with our values and aspirations.
• By understanding the dynamics of mimetic desire, we can avoid falling into the trap of perpetual comparison and focus on pursuing fulfillment rather than fleeting desires.

He recommends:

1. to get offline once in a while
2. to have conversations with your family, close friends, with your neighbors, with your community.

• Amishi Jha, a neuroscientist, delves into the complexities of attention management in today's digital landscape.
• Our attention is a precious resource, essential for cognitive functioning, emotional well-being, and meaningful social connections.
• However, factors such as stress, negative mood, and the allure of novel or enticing information can hijack our attention, leading to distraction and cognitive overload.

• Meta-awareness, according to Amishi Jha, refers to the ability to be aware of the content and processes of what is going on in our minds moment by moment.
• It involves paying attention to our attention, observing our thoughts, emotions, and mental processes without becoming entangled or overwhelmed by them.
• By cultivating meta-awareness through mindfulness meditation, individuals can strengthen their attention and regain control over their mental processes.
• This enables us to foster resilience and focus on the face of distractions.

• quit social media for good!
• use a flip phone as an alternative to smartphones for distraction free tech time.
• Use apps that set time limits to your social media use.
• Intentionally set aside a time slot in your weeks plans to spend time with close ones or alone without tech, via long walks, attend a concert, movie, play, sport event, or play irl games with others!