Scott D. Clary

Weaponized Apathy Your brain is being systematically hijacked. Full stop. Every notification, every headline, every social validation marker—they’re all targeting the same neural pathway that evolution designed for genuine survival threats. The amygdala doesn’t distinguish between a saber-toothed tiger and a negative comment on your post. It’s the same biochemical cascade. This isn’t philosophy. This is neuroscience. And it’s time we applied it ruthlessly. Most people waste their limited cognitive resources on things that don’t

“Be realistic.” How many times have you heard that bullshit? Every time you’ve shared an ambitious dream, someone has probably hit you with those two dream-killing words. Your parents when you said you wanted to be an astronaut. Your guidance counselor when you aimed for an Ivy League school. Your friends when you talked about starting a business. Your partner when you mentioned quitting your job to pursue your passion. They all say it with