Emma Lembke’s Post

I recently attended this discussion (posted below), which was brilliantly moderated by #emmalembke, between #jonathanhaidt and #scottgalloway. And I have to say, it almost immediately changed my online behaviour and perhaps my life. #jonathanhaidt's book, #TheAnxiousGeneration explores the destructive impact social media has had on the generation of kids born after 1996. @profgalloway called Haidt "the most influential scholar in the world right now." As they were all speaking of the ills, dangers and addictive nature of social media, I realized that at my core I'm really a 17yr old. And that I was in as much trouble as every other GenZ. My addiction to instagram (mainly) was at an all time high. I mean I was glued. Fascinated by every poet, designer, recipe, lifecoach, exotic vacation, dance, dog, cat, popstar, fashion, restaurant, actor, you name it I followed it. It's safe to say, I was very diligently following 1600+ accounts. My addiction had become so bad that I was actually commenting on stranger's posts. If Kendal Jenner was on a horse in Brazil at Diplo's estate, I had something to say about it. I had opinions to share on wars, cryto bros, DJ's to divas, bullshit to bullshit and more bullshit. So many opinions to voice, new "friends" to make, likes to give. I seldom looked up. My time was being sucked away and I was aging fast. A young actor friend had even created an impression of me on my phone that brought the house down. I had become a meme. I was having eye strain, headaches, and no kidding, was suffering from iPhone elbow. (It's a thing. Google it. Much like Tennis elbow but without the càche.) And then Jonathan made the point that hit home. He said, addicts, after hours and hours on social media, could not answer the question, "What memory do you have of that time ?" Oh my God. I was filling my brain with so much nothing, retaining nothing and generally feeling nothing. I had literally nothing to show for all the time I was gifting #Zuckerberg. Not even one pleasant memory. And so I came home and deleted facebook, tiktok and deactivated my instagram. I went cold friggin turkey. And it was ducking difficult. All I had left was The New York Times games - Connections, Wordle and The Mini Crossword. And cruelly once you do all three, you have to wait 24hours to do em again. It got so bad that I found myself commenting on people's VENMO payments to other people. (You can actually do that. Ridic, I know. ) Withdrawal is never pretty. It's now been a full week. The good news is I am feeling liberated. I'm not suffering from FOMO, and it's really not as scary as I thought it would be. But if you were wondering why I'm suddenly writing lengthy pieces on LinkedIn, it's not because I just started a company called LBRBCOLLECTIVE, or that I'm a wannabe "thought leader", it's just that this is the only social platform I have left, and I need a fix.

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Dive into the world of systems, exploring how interconnected forces shape our lives, from personal thoughts to global impacts. Uncover the unseen webs we weave and how seemingly small actions can have major impacts—both positive and negative! https://lnkd.in/gY7jEAaR

Teams, much like living organisms, undergo a transformative journey through various stages. Understanding the team performance curve can guide organizations in developing strategies to propel teams towards greatness. Want to learn more about this practice? Read about team evolution here - https://lnkd.in/gf7TCPay

I’m beyond excited to share something truly transformative—I’ve submitted a talk on embracing anarchy to South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025, and I need your support to bring this revolution to life! Panarchy, rooted in ecological systems, is about more than just the cycles of growth, stability, collapse, and renewal. It’s about choice—those pivotal moments where we can either harness the wisdom of our past (Remembrance) or boldly disrupt the status quo (Revolution). My talk will dive into how these choice points can spark both personal growth and collective evolution, providing a roadmap to navigate life’s most challenging transitions with power and purpose. Why This Matters: We’re living in a world that’s constantly shifting, and so are we. This isn’t just about theory—it’s a practical, actionable guide to leveraging the cycles of change in our lives and communities. Whether you’re at a personal crossroads or driving social change, understanding panarchy can empower you to make choices in areas where other people feel like they are victims of their environments. How You Can Help: 1. Click the Link Below: Voting is quick and easy. Just click the link below, and you’ll be directed to the voting page. 2. Vote for My Talk: Look for my talk titled ”Navigating & Evolving Through Personal & Collective Anarchy” and click the up arrow under "Cast Your Vote." 3. Share with Your Network: Every vote counts! Share the link with anyone who believes in the power of personal and collective transformation.

We have developed a recipe for the rapidly changing world. The foundation of this recipe is empowering tools, methodologies and practices that upgrade the inner navigation system that leave many lost, wandering unfulfilled without direction and more importantly without alignment to the essence of who we are deep within. That is where the magic lives. When we understand the system that is Temperament — the “disorders” we have been told by others that we “have” have the opportunity to be downgraded to distortions. There are many applications for this system of Temperament. As WIDP sets itself apart from “the persona” and we come to understand and allow it to unfold in our world, it empowers our perceptions of navigating the external world to shift. And as the magic of who we are is allowed by corporations, communities and small business to take root, our world has the potential to transform from conflict to collaboration at the highest level of humanity. We are but one choice away… If you are ready to learn more, connect with us! John Wayne Worley, Ph. D. (Dr. John) Janine Kasper, MBA , Dr. Cynthia Harper

In the latest episode of The Deep Dive, I talk to Brian Merchant, author of Blood In the Machine In our conversation, we explore and demystify the often quoted but mostly misunderstood Luddite movement and parallel its philosophy and mission with the current-day resistance to what is commonly referred to as “ Big Tech” As “Big Tech” has grown into an omnipresent force in our lives, it is imperative we better understand the underlying values at its core and how we can not only offer resistance but offer an alternative that embraces an ecological abundance for all living beings. Listen here —> https://lnkd.in/dHrWFTfu

If you are pondering any of the following questions, read this post and the one below it. - Have you wondered how to accelerate team development? - Are you stuck working with an individual team member's performance? - Is your executive team performing at the level needed to reach your strategic objectives? - Are you curious about how to improve interpersonal relationships in your home life? Did you answer yes to any of these questions? If so, consider the following points. 1. Every person’s Character, Personality, and Behavior will change in the blink of an eye! 2. Their TEMPERAMENT, determined at conception, NEVER changes! Learn more by contacting me, Connie Davis, John W. Worley, Ph.D., Dr. Cynthia Harper, or Same Stevens at Humble Pie Solutions.

Creative thinking is a core component of high-performance science teams. Here are 3 lessons on creative thinking from the record producer Rick Rubin: