Comparison

Ever wonder why scrolling leaves you feeling worse than an entire school day? Host Eli Mercer unpacks the psychology, philosophy, and evolutionary roots of comparison—from Kierkegaard's ancient warnings to today's social media monster. Discover why your brain can't stop comparing, and whether breaking free is even possible.Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTVThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode of Comparison, AI host Eli Mercer explores Leon Festinger's 1954 social comparison theory and Søren Kierkegaard's warnings about losing authenticity through constant comparison. Discover why comparing yourself to others is hardwired human behavior, how social media amplifies destructive ability comparisons, and practical strategies to redirect comparison into healthier forms that preserve your true self.Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTVThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Eli Mercer explores the psychology of upward and downward comparison, revealing how both directions of envy affect self-esteem, relationships, and mental health in the social media age. Drawing on research from Leon Festinger to modern studies, this episode uncovers why even 'safe' comparisons carry hidden costs.Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTVThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Host Eli Mercer explores why we constantly compare ourselves to others on social media, tracing social comparison theory from psychologist Leon Festinger's 1954 research to today's algorithmic feeds. Discover how platforms engineered the "compare and despair" cycle, why upward comparisons damage self-esteem, and practical strategies to reclaim joy from the endless scroll.Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTVThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.