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#593: Richard Wiseman on Lessons from Dale Carnegie, How to Keep a Luck Diary, Mentalism, The Psychology of the Paranormal, Mass Participation Experiments, NLP, Remote Viewing, and Attempting the Impossible

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Debunking NLP and Paranormal Myths

This chapter critically examines the principles of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and the common misconceptions surrounding it, particularly the supposed links between eye movement and honesty. It also explores the author's journey through research on paranormal beliefs, the relevance of scientific rigor in psychology, and the creative process behind writing the book '59 Seconds.' Through various experiments and personal anecdotes, the chapter highlights the complexities of deception detection and the allure of psychic phenomena.

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