#25 - Envy, NPCs, and the Worship of the Self

The rise of envy from social media and the rise of individualism are having downstream effects on how we view the people around us and what goals we set for ourselves. Always looking out for number one is good for us in some respects but can make us feel lonely and rudderless. Books referenced - Generations by Jean Twenge, Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Email me at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit codycimbal.substack.com