MAGICAL OVERTHINKING: Why Modern Life Is Making Us More Irrational
The Next Big Idea
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The Perils of Magical Thinking in Modern Society
The chapter explores the concept of magical thinking and magical overthinking, discussing how humans create fictional stories to navigate the complexities of the world. It delves into how modern culture and societal changes have heightened irrationality, leading to persistent negative feelings. The conversation also touches on online interactions, cognitive biases, idol dynamics, and the dangers of manifestation beliefs in promoting harmful conspiratorial thinking.
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