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// Chris Williamson
The Curiosity Trap: Lessons from a Ten-Week Cult Trial
What happens when you trade your Saturday mornings for a dark room and the promise of spiritual possession? This exploration of a ten-week cult experiment reveals the thin line between open-mindedness and the absurd. You'll discover why even 'possessed' spirits seem to follow the rules of social etiquette and what a four-mile walk with a stick teaches us about our obsession with closure.
May 1, 2019
3 min read
// Chris Williamson
The Optimization Trap: Finding Growth in the Ruins of Our Best Intentions
Why do our attempts at self-optimization so often end in disaster? From getting banned from public pools in pursuit of a higher IQ to facing accidental 'death penalty' risks while traveling, the road to a better self is littered with hilarious and harrowing failures. Dr. Elena Santos explores how these moments of total chaos are actually the secret ingredients to building true resilience.
Oct 22, 2018
7 min read

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