Comments by "iorekby" (@iorekby) on "How to overcome self-hate | Paul Conti and Lex Fridman" video.

  1. Our brains aren't a single neat computer. It's more like a network of computers linked together. Some are primitive and very old and have very basic inputs and outputs. Other parts of that network are more complex and modern, so they misunderstand these basic inputs and outputs. But as a network, while it relatively functions, it didn't necessarily evolve to work harmoniously together. Then also add in that network is getting constant input from a massive amount of external networks (the world), some of which can be malicious. Malicious input can propagate through your own internal network, and it might do more damage in one part of the network than the others.
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  2. It's great to hear more men talking about their mental health. We have to normalize that until it's like talking about sports or movies: It's something we all do and there's not judgement about it. And speaking to a therapist should be as normal as going to the dentist.
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  3. I'd always recommend speaking to someone professionally about it. It really can do wonders to help you process it if you find the right person.
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