The Age of Magical Overthinking
Some of these poisons are embedded in the shared ideals of our culture, with its focus on constant improvement and perpetual forward motion. The rise of digital culture has exacerbated this problem dramatically. We’re now, more than ever before, bombarded by hidden and overt messages about our personal worth. In spite of the growing uncertainty and
... See moreOur modern age is criticised for self-obsession. It can be hard to make an argument for thinking about the self without getting lost in the quagmire of 21st-century vapidity. But the popularity of psychology books is a celebration of something different: therapists are distilling their practice to make readers better equipped to understand themselv... See more
What makes a good self-help book?
