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Modern WisdomDec 14, 2020

#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma

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#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma includes mentions of The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt, When I Woke Up by Paul Evans, and Lawless, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Coddling of the American Mind' to highlight the connection between social media usage and rising mental health issues among te…

When I Woke Up
Paul Evans

Indexed context: The host mentions 'When I Woke Up' to highlight the personal growth and vulnerability experienced through writing the book. He emphasizes that sharin…

Indexed context: The host mentions the book 'Lawless' to highlight the extreme and unjust conditions he faced during his time in a Cairo jail. He draws a parallel bet…

Guest: Paul Evans
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Paul Evans is an entrepreneur and author. Out of body experiences during operations are bizarre but at least semi-common, living an entire new life in an alternate reality for two years during a seven month coma is something else entirely. Expect to learn how childhood bullying can set the tone for your entire life, what it was like to live through the Arab Spring revolts in Egypt, the mind bending detail that Paul can remember his "other life" in and much more...
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The Coddling of the American Mind
Jonathan Haidt

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When I Woke Up
Paul Evans

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Lawless

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  • The conversation centers on impact of social media.
  • A second recurring theme is Cairo jail experience.
  • Referenced books include The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and When I Woke Up by Paul Evans.
  • Related interests include Parents of teenagers and individuals seeking personal growth and understanding of social media's impact.

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Parents of teenagersindividuals seeking personal growth and understanding of social media's impactReaders interested in personal stories of survival and injustice.

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The Coddling of the American Mind cover
Best for Parents of teenagersOften cited around impact of social media

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It looks at stats to do with depression, anxiety, et cetera, and is recommended for parents with teenage children.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Parents of teenagers
Indexed context: There's some interesting insights from The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and any parents or fledgling parents with teenage children should probably consider reading it.
The host mentions 'The Coddling of the American Mind' to highlight the connection between social media usage and rising mental health issues among teenagers. The book provides insights into how social media affects boys and girls differently, particularly in terms of anxiety and depression.
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When I Woke Up
Paul Evans
Best for individuals seeking personal growth and understanding of social media's impactOften cited around impact of social media

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The fantastic When I Woke Up book is mentioned as part of the discussion.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: individuals seeking personal growth and understanding of social media's impact
Indexed context: I will not make a single pound out of when I woke up, but I've made so much from personal growth.
The host mentions 'When I Woke Up' to highlight the personal growth and vulnerability experienced through writing the book. He emphasizes that sharing his journey is more valuable than any financial gain from the book, aiming to help others through his insights.
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Lawless cover
Best for Readers interested in personal stories of survival and injustice.Often cited around Cairo jail experience

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You've read about it in the book.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in personal stories of survival and injustice.
Indexed context: That's probably like that. Lawless inside? Yeah, pretty much.
The host mentions the book 'Lawless' to highlight the extreme and unjust conditions he faced during his time in a Cairo jail. He draws a parallel between his experiences and the themes explored in the book.
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The Coddling of the American Mind
Modern Wisdom · 1:03:58
Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Coddling of the American Mind' to highlight the connection between social media usage and rising mental health issues among te…
When I Woke Up
Modern Wisdom · 1:05:20
Indexed context: The host mentions 'When I Woke Up' to highlight the personal growth and vulnerability experienced through writing the book. He emphasizes that sharin…
Lawless
Modern Wisdom · 41:16
Indexed context: The host mentions the book 'Lawless' to highlight the extreme and unjust conditions he faced during his time in a Cairo jail. He draws a parallel bet…
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The Coddling of the American Mind cover
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The Coddling of the American Mind
Jonathan Haidt

The host mentions 'The Coddling of the American Mind' to highlight the connection between social media usage and rising mental health issues among…

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When I Woke Up cover
Mentioned at 1:05:20
When I Woke Up
Paul Evans

The host mentions 'When I Woke Up' to highlight the personal growth and vulnerability experienced through writing the book. He emphasizes that shar…

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Lawless cover
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Lawless

The host mentions the book 'Lawless' to highlight the extreme and unjust conditions he faced during his time in a Cairo jail. He draws a parallel b…

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