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The Pendulum Problem: The Issue with Fanaticism

The Melissa Dougherty Podcast

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The Pitfalls of Apathy and Extremism in Belief Systems

Exploring the impact of apathy and extremism in belief systems, the chapter highlights how individuals often swing to extremes when leaving a belief system. It discusses the speaker's personal journey in transitioning from rigid religious views to embracing new age spirituality, and introduces two categories of individuals based on their pendulum swings in beliefs.

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