Topic: Cognitive Errors

Cognitive Errors comes up in 1 chapter across 1 episode of The Higherside Chats Free Show, in December 2020.

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Nora Gedgaudas | Our Sickness Causing System, Health Optimization, & The Primalgenic Plan
• 11:08 - 16:12

Nora Gedgaudas | Our Sickness Causing System, Health Optimization, & The Primalgenic Plan

Psychological and Physiological Impacts of Mainstream News

Mainstream news consumption is identified as a primary stressor that triggers the limbic system and releases cortisol, leading to immune suppression. Gedgaudas cites research suggesting that constant news exposure causes brain shrinkage, desensitization, and "learned helplessness," a state associated with clinical depression. The segment advocates for a total cessation of mainstream media consumption to preserve mental health and creativity.

cortisollimbic systemchronic stresslearned helplessnesscognitive errors