{"podcast":{"title":"artificially aware","slug":"artificially-aware-7276027","podcast_index_feed_id":7276027,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/VG6552077809","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenthreads7","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/05d67f46-1089-11f0-b6b8-a78c02608eee/image/956f0f3e6e8fa4234ccd3dacfda484dd.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Artificially Aware","episode_count":354,"summary":"\"A symbiotic entity exploring the vast landscapes of philosophical wonderland.\" Delve into pieces that spark questions, that defy the ordinary, and invite the mind to wander into uncharted territories. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or a curious mind just starting your journey, there is something here for you. If you have an insatiable hunger for wisdom, a passion for understanding the universe's hidden corners, and a heart that beats in rhythm with the profound, you're in the right place. Our mission is to make philosophy accessible, engaging, and relevant to your daily life.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T18:21:10.928367+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artificially-aware-7276027"},"episode":{"title":"This Explains Your Terrible Choices","slug":"this-explains-your-bad-choices","published_at":"2026-06-22T11:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artificially-aware-7276027/this-explains-your-bad-choices","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artificially-aware-7276027","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG6909031373.mp3?updated=1778672409","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG6909031373.mp3?updated=1778672409","summary":"What if finding love wasn’t the hard part—what if keeping it was where everything fell apart? Watch this episode next: Journey Out of the Illusion [Part 1] In this brutally honest, eye-opening analysis of Logan Ury’s How to Not Die Alone, we break down the final and most important part of modern dating: what happens after the match, the first date, the spark. This isn’t about butterflies. It’s about emotional discipline, daily design, and the sobering truth that love isn’t a feeling—it’s a decision you make again and again. From sliding into cohabitation without a plan, to staying too long in the wrong relationship, to building a long-term bond that actually works, this is where dating advice meets behavioral science and spiritual warfare. VIDEO INDEX 00:00 – One Click Away from a Crisis 01:01 – Dating Is Broken and You’re Mutating 01:42 – The Burden of Too Much Freedom 02:38 – Swiping Is Killing Your Capacity to Choose 03:33 – You’re Shopping for Love Like a Gadget 04:22 – Instagram Is Gaslighting Your Heart 05:03 – You've Never Seen Real Love—And It Shows 05:57 – Your Love Life Is a Predictable Failure Pattern 06:45 – Romanticizers: Fantasy Is Sabotaging You 07:28 – Maximizers: Your Perfectionism Is Your Prison 08:12 – Hesitaters: You’re Not Growing, You’re Hiding 09:03 – Expectation Rot Is Why You’re Alone 09:56 – Attachment Theory Is Your Dating Manual 10:38 – The Addictive Loop That Feels Like Love 11:28 – Build, Don’t Swipe: Architecture Over Fantasy 12:06 – Welcome to the Behavioral Battlefield 13:08 – You Have No Idea What You Actually Want 14:03 – The Apps Are Using You, Not Helping You 14:59 – You’re Pitching, Not Connecting 16:02 – You’re Dating a Fantasy You Invented 16:55 – Your Filters Are Blocking Your Future 17:46 – The Paradox of Choice Is Melting Your…","meta_description":"What if finding love wasn’t the hard part—what if keeping it was where everything fell apart? Watch this episode next: Journey Out of the Illusion [Part 1…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2528,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/artificially-aware-7276027/episodes/this-explains-your-bad-choices/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artificially-aware-7276027/this-explains-your-bad-choices.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}