When belonging became a numbers game—what FOMO reveals about being human. In this fourth episode of IdeaWeave, Maya and Leo trace “fear of missing out” from its tribal origins to the digital age. They unpack how evolution, dopamine, and social media turned connection into comparison—and why true belonging starts when you stop chasing every open door and choose the one you’re already in.

IdeaWeave — The podcast that untangles big ideas — one curious conversation at a time

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When attention became currency—why we scroll, and how to reclaim our focus. In this third episode of IdeaWeave, Maya and Leo dive into the Attention Economy: how dopamine, design, and distraction hijack the human brain—and how intention can take it back. From infinite scrolls to mindful tech, they explore what it really means to own your attention in a world built to steal it.

IdeaWeave — The podcast that untangles big ideas — one curious conversation at a time

Pizzicato Orchestral Roll 3 by Soughtaftersounds -- https://freesound.org/s/145454/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

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When progress becomes pressure — what if growth itself makes us smaller? In this second episode of IdeaWeave, Maya and Leo question our faith in “better.” From the Industrial Revolution to self-optimization apps, they trace how progress turned from promise to pressure — and why slowing down might be the most radical move left.

IdeaWeave — The podcast that untangles big ideas — one curious conversation at a time

Pizzicato Orchestral Roll 3 by Soughtaftersounds -- https://freesound.org/s/145454/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

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When too much freedom makes us anxious—what if limits set us free? In this first episode of IdeaWeave, Maya and Leo unravel the paradox of choice, exploring how psychology, philosophy, and modern life twist our idea of freedom. From the pasta aisle to Sartre and self-determination theory, they ask: could true freedom mean choosing the right constraints?

IdeaWeave — The podcast that untangles big ideas — one curious conversation at a time

Pizzicato Orchestral Roll 3 by Soughtaftersounds -- https://freesound.org/s/145454/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Smooth Guitar Solo Lick by TheoJT -- https://freesound.org/s/510958/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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