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Episode Synopsis
Mark advocates for the devil of social media, Brendan addresses addiction and challenges the need for us to lean on crutches… and they both discuss ease and craft.(00:00) - Spike me, daddy
(01:13) - Happy anniversary
(02:15) - Escape valves
(08:55) - Our strange addictions
(22:49) - Needs vs wants
(26:18) - Reading ahead on stoicism
(30:32) - Meditation
(33:26) - Ease
(38:59) - Everyone's tired
(43:47) - Feels
(49:18) - Moving out
LinksDigital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, by Cal NewportThe Social Dilemma (2020)Divergence #1: BrendanThe Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living, by Ryan Holiday & Stephen HanselmanSit Around the Fire – Ram Dass, East Forest, and Jon Hopkins
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