Patrick LaForge

palafo.bsky.social

14 December 2024 11:27

It's probably no coincidence that Mangione was immersed in the books and podcasts of the Silicon Valley brosphere (Ferris, Huberman, Fridman, Rogan etc), and their ethos of self-experimentation with everything from breath work to untested supplements to powerful psychedelics.

Patrick LaForge

palafo.bsky.social

14 December 2024 11:27

Meditation is generally beneficial, but it draws troubled people and can exacerbate untreated mental illness. Even a healthy person needs an experienced teacher or program. The practice need not be "spiritual" but without an ethical framework, there is a risk of wasted time, wrong turns and nihilism

Patrick LaForge

palafo.bsky.social

14 December 2024 11:27

There have always been broken men, but we seem to have a lot of them lately

Patrick LaForge

palafo.bsky.social

14 December 2024 11:26

I need to shop around. This is getting as bad as cable. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/b...

annawilia583.bsky.social

14 December 2024 11:20

Cc I'm new and I'm looking for a serious man