Psychology

My reasons for leaving social media and the DNS and macOS network restrictions I used to reinforce that decision.

Why Meta’s political direction and changes to fact-checking led me to leave Facebook again.

Interesting links, a little thoughts for Monday, May 23, 2022.

A reflection on Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo’s observation that difficult interactions can reveal sensitivities we otherwise fail to notice.

Reflections on Krishnamurti’s distinction between caring about the future and clinging to how it must unfold.

Oliver Burkeman’s reflections on imposter syndrome prompt thoughts about amateur creativity, expertise, and accepting uncertainty.

Results from a month without news, reflecting on anger, attention, and the gap between concern and influence.

A year of monthly experiments in habits, language learning, exercise, and reduced technology use as an alternative to New Year’s resolutions.

What I learned from a month without routine news consumption and with strict limits on social media.

Recognizing political pandering through fear, scapegoating, unsupported claims, and appeals designed to bypass critical judgment.