“The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, & god-like technology.” - Edward Wilson

There is likely no greater catalyst in our Liminal Age than social media. A recent study showed that 57% of teen girls say they experience "persistent sadness or hopelessness" (vs 36% in 2011). Internet expert and author of the new book, The Wolf in Our Pockets: 13 Ways Social Media Threatens The People You Lead, Chris Martin says that's because social media has turned us into consumers not just of content, but of people. This "Darker Consumerism" is deforming our sense of self, distorting our view of reality, and subtly sapping our capacity. Join in as Chris helps us understand the depth of the problem as well as imagine a more hopeful, practical, and wiseapproach to the "wolf in our pockets."

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Resources

(BOOK) The Wolf in Our Pockets: 13 Ways Social Media Threatens The People You Lead, by Chris Martin

(BOOK) Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media, by Chris Martin

(ARTICLE) Social Media is a Major Cause of the Mental Illness Epidemic in Teen Girls, by Jonathan Haidt

(ARTICLE) How Social Media Fosters Distrust in Institutions, by Brad Edwards & Chris Martin