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Modern Wisdom · June 15, 2026 · 1h 16m

#1111 - The Hidden Cost Of Overthinking Everything - George Mack

Chris Williamson is joined by writer and entrepreneur George Mack to explore the hidden costs of overthinking. They discuss how excessive analysis can lead to inaction and missed opportunities, the cognitive traps that especially afflict smart people, and the quirks of British versus American culture. The conversation touches on music's effect on personality, why humans need stories, and how to recognize when you're living in an empire's decline.

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The Hidden Cost of Overthinking00:00:00
Mack argues that overthinking creates more problems than it solves by leading to inaction and missed opportunities.
Smart People Traps00:39:51
Mack outlines the cognitive traps that intelligent people fall into, such as overcomplicating simple problems.
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