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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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