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Leary's Transformation
- Timothy Leary's life took a dramatic turn after his wife's suicide and a professional crisis.
- These events triggered a 'dark night of the soul', pushing him from academia towards mysticism.
Psychotherapy's Impact
- Leary's research revealed psychotherapy's ineffectiveness compared to a control group.
- This discovery challenged the field and devastated Leary, leading him to question its foundations.
Games People Play
- Leary challenged behaviorism by viewing human interactions as games with changeable roles.
- This concept, similar to Eric Berne's work, suggested individuals could consciously shift their behaviors.