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In Good Faith is a podcast where two friends talk about society and culture through a Christian lens and in good faith. We seek to approach everything with charity and curiosity, and aim to help our listeners do the same. Presented by Chong Shao and Daniel Shih.

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18: Information Overload

April 30, 2021 • Chong Shao, Daniel Shih

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On today’s show, Chong and Dan begin a two-parter on the book “The Wisdom Pyramid” by Christian author Brett McCracken. In the first episode, we set the scene by discussing a particularly modern sickness: information obesity. As with the abundance of food, so today there is an abundance of information. We explore why this is a problem, and share three information habits from our personal lives that make us “sick”. In the next episode, we will unpack the sources of truth that lead to a life of wisdom.

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Show notes

A public health epidemic of the soul (2:09)

Obesity - a modern epidemic caused by too much food
“Infobesity” - an even more modern epidemic caused by too much information

Why is this a problem? (16:00)

Anxiety and stress; disorientation and fragmentation; impotence; decision and commitment paralysis; confirmation bias

IGF 6: Rage in the Machine

Three habits that make us sick (40:54)

Eating too much; eating too fast; eating only what tastes good to me

Conclusion (58:13)

How you consume information is a moral matter
Do a stocktake; get to know your habits; consider taking an information retreat!