094 The Collapse of Time: Douglas Rushkoff and the Age of Present Shock

In today's episode, we're exploring the world of media theorist and philosopher Douglas Rushkoff and how his ideas impact the human experience He's also one of the few living philosophers that we've covered so far (the other being Alain de Botton, go check out that episode as well).

Have you ever felt that time is slipping away from you whilst simultaneously piling up like a never ending quagmire? Like reality itself has become a fragmented, chaotic rush of content, to-dos, and things vying for your attention? This is the essence of Rushkoff's idea Present Shock, and it's reshaping how we experience time, connection, and meaning in the digital age.

We'll explore Rushkoff's ideas of narrative collapse, digiphrenia, and overwinding, and the impact that these have on our mental health, relationships, and sense of purpose. We'll get into the philosophical and psychological side of these ideas (quelle surprise), and offer some advice on how to handle that gnawing sense of Present Shock.

Discover how to slow down, reconnect with what truly matters, and live with intention in a world that seems designed to pull us apart.

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David