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#387: Tristan Harris — Fighting Skynet and Firewalling Attention

The Tim Ferriss Show

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The Magic of Choice and Perception

This chapter delves into a unique workshop experience in Bali, where hypnosis, pickpocketing, and magic intersect to reveal psychological insights into attention and performance. The discussion highlights how magicians manipulate choice through deception and misdirection while exploring the profound implications of human cognition and habitual patterns on decision-making. Through thought exercises and concepts like neurolinguistic programming, the chapter emphasizes the importance of self-inquiry and mindfulness in transforming beliefs and enhancing personal awareness.

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