Redeeming Time for a Scrolling Generation
What if the ultimate antidote to the anxiety of a 24/7 news cycle isn’t just a digital detox but a return to ancient, sacred rhythms? Muse on how the Church’s liturgical calendar and the grounding reality of the Mass offer a profound, tangible way to anchor our attention and truly “redeem the time” we have been given.
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Weapons Against Peace: Social Media
Are the anxiety, envy, and conflict you might experience online simply unintended side effects of connectivity, or are they the very engine of social media’s design? Drawing on the theories of RenĂ© Girard, Jacob Imam uncovers the original motivations behind platforms like Facebook, revealing how early investors intentionally capitalized on our deepest, most primal urges to covet, copy, and compete.
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The Brain, Social Media, and the Reordering of Attention
Can social media rob us of true communion? Are we training our brains to crave “likes” the same way someone craves a drug? Reflect on the neurological impact of being constantly distracted and explore how to reorient your focus toward what truly matters.
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