THE TYRANNY OF “WHAT IF?”: UNRAVELING FOMO AND THE QUEST FOR AUTHENTICITY: "What if I'm missing something important?" - Softcover

Martins, Antonio Cesar

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798319246042

Verlag: Independently published, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

This book explores the paradox of the digital age: we are hyperconnected yet often feel isolated. The culture of constant presence fuels FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), leading to an endless pursuit of experiences and external validation.

Rather than offering easy solutions, the book invites readers on a journey of self-discovery, examining the philosophical, psychological, and scientific roots of the phenomenon. Through the story of Joe, a man who faced the dilemmas of FOMO, we are introduced to concepts like JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) and the importance of living in the present.

The book also delves into the impact of social media and constant comparison, offering reflections on authenticity and conscious choices. Inspired by thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Jung, Festinger, Kahneman, and Tversky, the author provides tools to cultivate serenity and inner freedom, encouraging readers to abandon the tyranny of "what if?" and embrace the joy of "here and now."

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798319246042
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 55
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