On Second Thought with Miriam Haart

Miriam Haart
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A podcast about understanding yourself and the world a little better. Hosted by technologist, philosopher and activist, Miriam Haart. A Stanford University lecturer who became the youngest lecturer in the history of its Computer Science department at 19, CEO of an AI company, and a star of Netflix's 'My Unorthodox Life', whose own path from an ultra-religious upbringing to Silicon Valley taught her what it takes to think freely. Each episode tackles the questions that shape your life in the modern century. Get present, with Thinking.

  1. 1d ago

    On Second Thought: Navigating Phone Addiction

    Phone Addiction, Solitude Deprivation & the DUMB Method (Distance, Utility, Mindset, Break) | On Second Thought Ep. 1 In the first episode of On Second Thought, Miriam Haart examines phone addiction—why people doomscroll, why quitting feels impossible, and whether it matters—using her personal story and research. She describes becoming hooked on Snapchat at 15 and later changing her relationship with her phone at 23 after disconnecting in Italy’s Dolomites to reflect on questions about values, success, and spirituality. Miriam cites data showing rising device use, widespread anxiety and overuse, a social media addiction lawsuit verdict involving Meta and YouTube, and studies linking reduced mobile internet to improved well-being, attention, sleep, and mental health, while Americans average only 21 minutes a day relaxing and thinking. She introduces the “dumb phone” trend and shares her DUMB method: Distance, Utility, Mindset, and Break. Listen to more episodes like this by subscribing! Check out the weekly essays on substack. haart.substack.com

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    A podcast to contemplate the complexities of self and life for the modern day thinker.

  3. 10/17/2024

    Getting Over ANY Self-Limiting Belief

    💥 How to get over body insecurities 💥 Using Personification Therapy 💥 Taking control of your emotions A podcast for people trying to understand themselves and the world a little better. Every Thursday. Text me: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠

  4. 10/10/2024

    Why U of Penn Lost It’s Jews..with Noah Rubin

    💥 Antisemitism on campus existed for years 💥 Professors are the problem 💥 The importance of Jewish unity Noah is the president of the Combat Antisemitism Movement at U of Penn and is currently suing the University on accounts of antisemitism. Follow him here.    A podcast for people trying to understand themselves and the world a little better. Every Thursday. Text me: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠

  5. 09/26/2024

    Debunking Israel's Accusations of Genocide and More

    💥 How to Separate Criticism of Israel VS Antisemitism 💥 The 3 D's of Antisemitism 💥 How to Read The News A podcast for people trying to understand themselves and the world a little better. Every Thursday. Text me: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠

  6. 09/19/2024

    Do We Need Monogamy? With Batsheva Haart

    💥 How to hit on guys and girls 💥 Dating Girls VS Guys 💥 Power of Positivity  A podcast for people trying to understand themselves and the world a little better. Every Thursday. Text me: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠

  7. 09/12/2024

    How To Be Happy

    💥 Harvard Research Study 💥 Self Care Industry Scams 💥 The Main Secret A podcast for people trying to understand themselves and the world a little better. Every Thursday. Text me: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠

  8. 09/05/2024

    On Spirituality and Making Your Own Religion…

    💥 Difference of spirituality and religion 💥 How to control your thoughts  💥 Writing my own energy book 💥 Power of meditation Join my first workshop!    A podcast for people trying to understand themselves and the world a little better. Every Thursday. Text me: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠

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A podcast about understanding yourself and the world a little better. Hosted by technologist, philosopher and activist, Miriam Haart. A Stanford University lecturer who became the youngest lecturer in the history of its Computer Science department at 19, CEO of an AI company, and a star of Netflix's 'My Unorthodox Life', whose own path from an ultra-religious upbringing to Silicon Valley taught her what it takes to think freely. Each episode tackles the questions that shape your life in the modern century. Get present, with Thinking.

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