Hardcore Literature

Ep 47 - How the Great Books Saved My Life

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Nov 8, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Bridge Jumper Regret

  • Benjamin McEvoy discusses a documentary about Golden Gate Bridge suicide jumpers.
  • Jumpers regret their decision mid-air, realizing all problems but the jump were solvable.
ANECDOTE

Time Dilation

  • McEvoy recounts being hit by a car and experiencing time dilation.
  • This heightened thought processing made time slow down, allowing for reflection.
INSIGHT

Ego Death

  • Those attempting suicide often seek ego death, not the end of their world.
  • They desire to shed a part of their reality, signifying a need for change.
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