153. Commusings: A Real Awakening

Awakening

Jeff Krasno shares his perspective on awakening, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful responses over reactive judgments. He explains that true awakening involves leveraging the prefrontal cortex for rational thought, moving away from fear-driven reactions of the amygdala. This process, grounded in self-reflection and meditation, leads to clarity and peace.

Awakening emerges from self reflection, meditation, reading, and conversation. It is grounded in observation, inductive and deductive reasoning, and the humility to change your hypothesis.

--- Jeff Krasno

Krasno believes that crises often serve as catalysts for awakening, drawing parallels to personal recovery journeys, and hopes for a collective awakening in society 1.

   

Social Media

Krasno recounts his interactions with Katya, a former colleague whose social media presence evolved dramatically during the pandemic. Her posts, once benign, became filled with conspiracy theories, reflecting broader societal issues.

I excavate Facebook more as a social anthropologist than an influencer, studying how this mass non consensual psychological experiment on people's neurology unfolds.

--- Jeff Krasno

Despite the lack of evidence, her conviction in these theories grew, illustrating the power of social media in shaping beliefs. Krasno's narrative highlights the challenges of understanding complex social dynamics and the influence of digital platforms 2 3.