Sounds Like A Cult The Cult of Manifestation
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Apr 9, 2024 Unveiling the psychological quirks behind manifestation beliefs and conspiracy theories, the podcast delves into the commercialization of manifestation in the health and wellness industry. It explores the dangers of following charismatic figures and the intersection of manifestation with capitalism and conspiracy theories.
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Manifestation and Proportionality Bias
- Manifestation ideas share a cognitive bias with conspiracy theories called proportionality bias.
- This bias causes people to seek big causes for big effects, feeding both paranormal beliefs and conspiracies.
Manifestation Spikes in Crises
- Manifestation spikes during cultural crises, like post-9/11 and the pandemic.
- It offers a sense of agency when life feels uncertain and chaotic.
Manifestation's Cult-Like Risks
- Cult-like manifestation promotes unrealistic expectations and blames failure on the individual.
- It discourages real action by framing setbacks as personal shortcomings.