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A scientist's case for "woo-woo"
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Is There a Level Playing Field for Positive Thinking?
i think one of the things that annoys people about some of the woo woo stuff you hear is that there are real constraints. Not every one has the same starting point, and there are real limitations based on those things to what you can do with your mind. Rig positive thinking is a very good thing, no, thereis no harm in being positive. But it is not going to overcome or transcend all the difficulties or obstacles you might face in your life. We need to understand and have sympathy for each other as well, but also understand the playing field isn't level,. not as level as we think it is.
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