ManTalks Podcast How To Stay Sane When Everyone Is Going F_ckin Crazy
Apr 9, 2026
They unpack why information overload and constant crisis news leave people anxious and disoriented. They explain three layers of reality and how fractured shared stories can destabilize minds. They describe a collective breakdown phase called the Negredo and warn of rising psychological strain. Practical mental skills like adaptability, regulated resilience, and clear values are highlighted as tools to navigate massive change.
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Modern Info Overload Breaks Human Capacity
- Connor Beaton argues humans weren't designed to be immersed in constant global information, which amplifies fear and existential panic.
- He lists modern stimuli (Epstein files, war with Iran, AI threats) as examples that overwhelm psychological capacity.
Three Realms Define Psychological Coherence
- Beaton defines three realities: subjective (inner experience), objective (measurable facts), and intersubjective (shared stories/narratives).
- He says coherence across these three realms is essential for psychological stability.
Story Wars Undermine Shared Reality
- Battles for influence now happen mainly in intersubjective reality, fragmenting shared narratives and destabilizing how people perceive objective truth.
- This makes many individuals more susceptible to psychosis and disconnection from observable facts.
