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The Melissa Dougherty Podcast
The Pendulum Problem: The Issue with Fanaticism
Dec 17, 2021
The podcast discusses the Pendulum Problem where people adopt extreme beliefs to distance themselves from past trauma. It explores the impact of apathy and extremism in belief systems and how trauma can lead to extreme swings in beliefs.
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- Avoid extremism in beliefs to maintain balance and focus on essential truths.
- Recognize pendulum swings in belief systems and the risks of overcorrecting past experiences.
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