The Princess Bride: Grief, Loss, and Revenge Fantasies
Popcorn Psychology
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Investing Time and Energy: The Pyramid Scheme of Regret
In this chapter, they discuss the phenomena of investing time and energy into something and then feeling a sense of regret. They compare it to a pyramid scheme or cult, where the more involved you become, the harder it is to confront the idea that it may all be a sham. They also explore the idea of not being present in one's own life and using closure as a way to avoid processing emotions.
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