The Vedic Conversation - Series 2 Episode 2: How meditation helps solve the social dilemma

The Vedic Conversation Series 2 Episode 2: How meditation helps solve the social dilemma

Welcome back to season 2 of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.

In this second series we have made some changes, and are inviting guests to share their thoughts about a variety of topics.

In this episode we are talking with Giancarlo Pitocco, who has worked for Facebook, Instagram, Apple and the world’s largest ad agencies. Giancarlo is fighting back against the mental health, productivity, and creativity crisis caused by the attention economy and its agent: habit-forming technology.

He founded Purposeful, a well-being practice teaching educators, companies, communities, and individuals to renegotiate their relationships with the attention economy.

Sit back and let's dive into this fascinating conversation about "How meditation helps solve the social dilemma".

What unfolds is a fascinating examination of our relationship with technology. Experts like Giancarlo agree that the first step to acting with purpose, rather than compulsion, is to take stock of just how much time our tech takes from us without our consent. Begin tracking what you’re doing with your screen time and take a critical look at where that time goes.

Did you choose to spend three hours scrolling through your feed? Or did it just… happen?

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