No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp The Subtext: Secret Episode of Stranger Things
Jan 14, 2026
Dive into the intriguing world of Stranger Things conspiracy theories and the human struggle with disappointment. Explore the wild notion that fans believed a secret ninth episode was hidden in the finale. Delve into cognitive dissonance, the psychology behind people's need to reinterpret failures, and how belief can strengthen within communities after disconfirmation. Historical examples like the Millerites' Great Disappointment illustrate these themes, while the discussion touches on the impact of AI on artistic integrity and the value of embracing fallibility.
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Try Mini Experiments For Habits
- Try mini experiments instead of rigid New Year's resolutions to test habits quickly.
- Savannah recommends short trials (like early-morning workouts) to see if a practice fits your life.
Tech Friend Who Adapted To Automation
- Savannah recounts a tech friend, Luke, who lost web-design work to automation and adapted his skills.
- Luke framed it as 'adapt or die' and used the disruption to diversify professionally.
LLMs Predict Plausibility, Not Truth
- Lee explains that large language models are prediction machines that reflect cultural biases and prioritize plausibility over truth.
- This limits imagination, truth-seeking, and theological notions of hope in AI outputs.
