Unmasking the Illusion: Unveiling False Urgency and Superficiality in Modern Society

There is no doubt that modern society is deeply rooted in its culture of superficiality and embraces the developments and competitions fuelled by rat races. The education systems around the world are more and more focused and only aim to develop us to grab jobs and careers. Whereas being able to find your purpose, power, and meaning in a world where most are getting stuck in jobs or careers that are unsatisfying is a threat to true individual creativity and potential, it is high time that we start to rethink the whole spectrum of our approach.

It is crucial that we confront the problem of our culture of civilization being pushed by superficiality and false urgency. Thus, it is necessary that we understand what it means to act with authenticity and in the true sense of the word. This time, particularly now, is an important juncture in our evolution as global beings. With so much technological disruption happening, work and education will never be the same as they were earlier. People, especially the young generations, are now at the forefront; they are more aware than ever before, more conscious, more practical, and have a stronger sense of self. The young generation needs more freedom and space to find true creativity and individuality; therefore, it is necessary that they transcend the culture of false urgency and superficiality.

Addressing the False Urgency

Instant Gratification –

Living, practicing, developing, and implementing a fake urgency culture is profoundly ingrained in our psyche; it is the outcome of our own fears and perplexed thinking. With unconscious unfulfilled wants and acknowledged portions and elements of ourselves, we frequently act to make up for them by creating false urgency to accomplish goals either directly or via others. This is true of both minors and adults. Our instant need for gratification through our actions is one big symptom of circling into the false urgency for recognition, and henceforth, we do not go into much thoughtful consideration and deep learning of what we are doing and trying to do but rather jump into immediacy.?

Role of Technology –

Technology is now more involved than ever in all our endeavors. The urge to share everything, post everything, and market it is considered a prime responsibility and a trendsetter. There is no doubt that the availability of technology through smartphones has been a game changer in human history; everything is now much more available and accessible. With so much easy access, there is always an underlying need and urge to act on social media, to view messages, reply to emails, and text through social media applications. From push notifications to the always-on work culture enabled by the use of continuous technology, we are led to believe that immediate action is always required. Social media outlets are further amplifying this by inducing FOMO (fear of missing out) through real-time updates and trending themes and topics. Such a pervasive sense of false urgency, artificially created, often leads to stress and anxiety.

Addressing the Superficiality Culture

Social Media Influence and Consumer Culture

We have been promoting a lot of trends in superficiality, especially through the mediums of social media platforms and television. Through a lot of advertising and surface-level campaigns, we approach the masses; we do not go deep into the consequences of our actions but rather are more focused on economic output. This is driven by a lack of depth and understanding of ourselves; through superficiality, we create unnecessary needs and requirements and then systems to sustain them.

Societal Norms?

We have been living with a lot of norms and obligations within society, where things are somewhat sorted based on certain images that society has. It ranges judgments related to how much one is educated, how much one earns, if someone is married or not, how much one spends, what one eats, how many possessions we have, and what place one holds in society. Overall, social norms have created an environment where we continue to embrace superficiality as a standard of living.

Impact of false urgency and superficiality

The constant dealing and creation of superficiality and false urgency lead to a lack of thought, freedom, and creativity in work and relationships. It is often the case that when we engage in superficial activity, we miss out on real and meaningful opportunities. The constant state of artificial urgency impacts mental health and also affects our overall experience and relationships. While understanding the world, it is essential that we look for depth of experience rather than information fuelled by surface-level superficiality.

Conclusively, it is high time that we become aware of this culture and its trends in our consciousness. We have to understand that to reduce the false urgency and superficiality in our society, whether in education, family life, or work, we will have to dig deep to transform that which no longer serves our own reasoning. We will have to become absolutely clear about our own objectives and mindset for doing this, and this calls for individual transformation and realization of one’s own potential and unconditional creativity.

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