You Are Addicted To The Illusion of Control | Sebastian Junger | Daily Stoic Podcast

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In this podcast, Sebastian Junger reflects on mortality, technology's impact on attention and connection, and the importance of community, gratitude, and embracing uncertainty. Drawing from personal experience and societal observations, he advocates for deeper human bonds, mindful presence, and collective responsibility amid modern life's distractions and divisions.

00:00 Introduction
00:25 Life, Death, and Near-Death Experiences
01:03 Smartphones and the Illusion of Control
01:48 The Power of Idleness and Deep Thought
02:17 Music, Reading, and Analog Practices
02:48 Gratitude and The Extraordinariness of the Ordinary
03:13 Human Connection, Community, and Moral Obligation
03:49 Leadership, Responsibility, and Collective Action
04:21 The Psychological Effects of Crisis and Collectivism
04:54 The Complex Nature of Time and Mortality
05:21 The Impact of Artificial Separation in Parenting
05:53 The Danger of Political Division Fueled by Social Media
06:19 Personal Agency Amidst Uncertainty

This video is a podcast summary of the Daily Stoic Podcast episode titled 'You Are Addicted To The Illusion of Control | Bestselling Author Sebastian Junger'.

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Publish date: jan 9, 2026

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