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#676 Scarcity Brain - Michael Easter

Mental Illness Happy Hour

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The Importance of Ordinary Experiences and the Cult of 'Moore'

In this chapter, they recount a personal anecdote about the joy of opening a gift repeatedly. They delve into topics such as disintegrated consciousness, the impact of a weighted blanket on the brain, trauma's influence on movie choices, moral injury, and the significance of ordinary experiences and emotions. They emphasize the importance of connection and community for healing, leading into an interview with Michael Easter about his book 'Scarcity Brain' and society's obsession with having more.

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