In this week’s episode, we look at narcissism from both a sociological and psychological perspective, explore the implications of the rapidly approaching Metaverse, and ask honest questions about the state of today’s social climate.  ====================0:00 Intro0:37 Who was American social critic Christopher Lasch?3:23 Are we living in a constant state of surveillance?5:47 Can we be kind, and rough around the edges at the same time?10:07 How the bureaucratization of work changed the American personality  12:12 Difference in organizational culture at large companies versus startups16:27 Is the line between reality and unreality becoming blurrier?19:57 Could the modern person survive in life before technology?22:47 Scott Galloway’s article on the Metaverse 28:07 Learning how to act like no one is watching 31:11 The two forms of narcissism: Grandiose and Vulnerable34:07 Are we becoming more neurotic and more avoidant?  38:52 The scenario where a narcissistic leader is actually desirable42:02 Getting to a point where there is less negativity45:12 Could the Metaverse actually make people more empathetic?47:47 Which world do you want to live in?====================Book Recommendations:The Culture of Narcissism by Christopher LaschThe New Science of Narcissism by W. Keith Campbell ====================LinkTree to support us (thank you!)Let's get in touch!Join the discussion in the episode comments on our YouTube channel or social media pages...InstagramTwitter

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