There's a very questionable narrative being thrown online around as of lately: It implies that we must separate ourselves from the world, view our friends as obstacles, and retreat into solitude to become this perfect, idealized version of ourselves.. and only then will we be ready to live the life we have always deserved. This narrative may be seductive but it is dangerously incomplete. It's not that we don't need to take care of ourselves or establish healthy boundaries but this idealized view of personal growth ignores the fact that true self-growth often requires engaging with others, even when it's difficult.
The question is: Why has there been a rise in social media trends glorifying self-isolation as a form of self-improvement despite the well-documented negative consequences of self-isolation? What are the communities feeding into this narrative and why? When did this idea first emerge? How did quarantine feed into the growth of these communities? Why is this narrative so popular, especially with young teens and young adults? And lastly, what are the consequences for both individuals and the collective by adopting these narratives? Do they do more harm than good?
I hope to answer these questions throughout the video.
timestamps:
00:00 - 03:53 introduction
03:53 self-isolation as self-improvement:
06:00 i. selfcare era
07:45 ii. selfish era
11:30 iii. healing era
14:10 the art of solitude
17:57 involuntary solitude (or quarantine)
20:32 other factors
20:53 i. individualism
21:44 ii. glorification of suffering
22:24 iii. romanticization
23:04 conclusion
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