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Invisibilia

True You

Jun 1, 2017
35:59

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Quick takeaways

  • People often cling to fixed concepts of themselves, resisting ideas that challenge their self-perception.
  • Dreaming can have an emotionally healing effect and embracing our inner selves can offer relief and joy.

Deep dives

The Mystery Behind Locusts and Grasshoppers

Locusts, known for their destructive tendencies, were once considered a different species from grasshoppers. However, scientists have now discovered that grasshoppers can transform into swarming locusts under certain conditions. During droughts, grasshoppers crowd into the same area, and the rubbing of their hind legs releases a chemical that triggers the transformation. This discovery took centuries to make because people believed that their identity remained unchanged regardless of the circumstances. This phenomenon parallels how individuals often cling to fixed concepts of themselves, resisting ideas that challenge their self-perception.

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