The Myth of Cognitive Primacy why Reifying Rationality Is Keeping You Lonely
The Lie of Cognitive Primacy — Why Your Feelings Matter More Than You’ve Been ToldWhat if the real reason you feel broken... isn’t you?In this episode, we confront one of the most insidious myths of modern life: cognitive primacy — the belief that our thoughts should govern our emotions, that logic is superior to feeling, and that healing means "thinking better."But this isn’t just bad psychology. It’s a cultural weapon — one that isolates us, individualizes blame, and erases emotion as a valid form of knowing. We explore how this ideology disconnects us from ourselves and each other, and why reclaiming our emotional truth is not just healing — it’s radical resistance.
We unpack:
- How cognitive primacy functions as a tool of self-surveillance and shame
- Why CBT is institutionalised gaslighting
- Why emotional intelligence isn’t about control, but connection
- The political and social cost of treating feelings as errors
- How grief, rage, and fear might be exactly what the moment calls for.
You don’t need to be calm to be worthy. You don’t need to be “fixed” to be whole.Your feelings are not a flaw — they’re a signal. A truth. A rebellion.✨ Listen now and reclaim the power of your emotional life.
Philosophers/ Thinkers/ Authors Mentioned:Rene DescartesImmanual KantSara AhmedMichel FoucualtMaurice Merleau-Ponty
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The Loneliness Industry
Welcome to a podcast about loneliness.
Loneliness is not a personal failing, despite what we’re told. It’s woven into the fabric of the world we live in, yet the very values that drive loneliness also tell us we are to blame.
We’re here to unpack the real causes of isolation: late-stage capitalism, disconnection culture, performative relationships, and more.
If you’ve ever felt alone in a hyperconnected world, you’re not alone — this podcast is for you.
We’ll explore loneliness and social isolation through the lenses of philosophy, mental health, cultural critique, and the deep human need for
- No. of episodes: 6
- Latest episode: 2025-05-29
- Society & Culture Philosophy
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