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• Is Covert Narcissism Killing Critical Thinking?

  Go to http://greenchef.com/50THETAKE and use code 50THETAKE to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping! There’s a problem that’s become more and more prevalent across social media, popping up in nearly every comment section and thread... it seems that personalized algorithms have caused people to forget that not everything they encounter online is made exclusively for them. From the Bean Soup controversy and beyond, people have noticed what feels like a drop in critical thinking skills dovetailing with an uptick in self-centeredness. And it seems that a lesser-known culprit might be at the root of the problem: covert narcissism. So, how is this different from the regular narcissism we’re used to, and why has it seemingly taken over online? (And… is there any hope of things changing for the better?) Let’s take a closer look! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Thunberbolts, Explained: When The Biggest Battle Is In Our Minds

  Thunderbolts has become a hit with audiences because it went back to what works and managed to meet the moment. In this episode, we're unpacking what it got right about one of the biggest battles of our time: mental health. Thunderbolts is a welcome change of pace from recent MCU fare. One of the biggest reasons it resonates so much is that it wasn’t afraid to actually be about something. While a lot of superhero films and shows across the board have felt like they’ve lost their way and their connection to their human elements over recent years, Thunderbolts has found success by going in the opposite direction. It confronts the humanity of its characters and their situations head on – unafraid of exploring the dark while also remembering to find the light. So, let’s take a closer look at what Thunderbolts really has to say and why audiences have connected so much with it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Did The Internet & Dating Apps Really Ruin Dating?

  Are dating apps and the internet (and now AI) really the reason why dating is often so miserable now? Many people have been wondering if the apps we use to help us in the arena of romance - like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge - might actually be ruining everything. There are some aspects of dating that are just miserable now, and many of those problems do seem to stem from how we use technology to connect. But in reality, the problem is a lot more complex than it first appears. So, what’s actually gone wrong with dating? Are the internet and apps really to blame? Let’s take a closer look at the whole problem to figure out what’s really going on here – plus unpack some silver linings that actually give us some hope about the future! In this episode, we unpack how computers and the internet became such a big part of dating from Operation Match to Match.com and beyond, how that evolved into the apps we use today like Bumble, Tinder and Hinge, and how this form of dating has affected all of us - both bad *and* good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Sinners, Explained | Music, Symbolism, & Ending Analys

  Sinners, the new horror movie from director Ryan Coogler starring Michael B. Jordan, has completely blown expectations out of the water. While everyone knows that Coogler is an adept director who makes great movies, no one quite expected just how successful his R-rated vampire horror would turn out to be. And the film isn’t just great because of its well done horror, it also packs some really deep messages into the 24 hours of its story. So, what is Sinners really about? Let’s unpack the film’s meaning and key symbolism, plus analyze what that ending really means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Why A Minecraft Movie *Didn't* Flop - How It Beat The Odds

  Go to http://zocdoc.com/thetake to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! A Minecraft Movie, starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Danielle Brooks, has completely upended expectations – it not only didn’t flop, it’s become a huge success (pulling in over $700 million in just a couple of weeks!) While not everyone loves the movie (and it’s already caused its own share of issues,) the film and its success does actually tell us some pretty important things about modern movies. So, what was it that allowed A Minecraft Movie to overcome the ‘videogame movie curse’? Is it really as bad as some people are saying? And what does it tell us about the future of big-budget movies? Let’s take a closer look… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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