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133. How delusions can be good for us | Stuart Vyse

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How Much Control Do You Have Over the Light?

If you didn't think that there are good things ahead for you, then it would be hard to get out of bed. Good research suggests that the normal psychology for for a non depressed person is to be over confident. And so that's why this optimism bias is undoubtedly part of good mental health and an animotivational tool but also could take you away from reality a little bit.

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