Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill On Clocks and Clouds
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Aug 11, 2025 Explore the intriguing contrast between predictable systems and the unpredictable nature of human behavior. Discover how viewing interactions through the lens of clocks versus clouds can transform your understanding of relationships. The discussion emphasizes the importance of embracing fluidity instead of clinging to rigid expectations. Learn how letting go of the need to decipher every action can lead to a more harmonious existence.
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Clocks And Clouds Metaphor
- Karl Popper's metaphor contrasts predictable clocks with changing clouds.
- Michael Neill uses it to frame systems as linear versus fluid.
People Behave Like Clouds
- Michael Neill says human beings are more like clouds than clocks.
- He warns that clouds change form and defy precise prediction.
Psychology's Clock-Making Trap
- Michael Neill explains psychology tries to turn people into predictable clocks.
- He argues that this mismatch makes many methods fail.