Why Being Delusional Is a Superpower (2020) [video]

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The video 'Why Being Delusional is a Superpower' discusses the potential benefits of having a positive and optimistic outlook, and the HN community shares their thoughts on the topic with a generally positive tone.

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pols45

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summary "I got lucky. I thought it was because of hard work and intelligence. But now I realize maybe it is not. So clearly I am quite self aware. And far ahead of the rest of the chimp troupe. Look how many studies I have read. Does it all reduce cognitive dissonance in my head. Not really. So now what? What to tell the people? This is the main question that bothers me. Not any other question. Interesting no? How to pick the new story? Maybe I'll go with - How to find a way to handle survivors guilt while retaining authority? yes I am going with this new story - I am here to increase the luck of others and I am going to broadcast that to everyone, not because any studies have shown that is possible or because I have actually done it, but because I want everyone to feel my success on youtube is a good thing. This is very important to me. Thank you for your attention to this matter"

modern charisma arc thanks to youtube engineers - I discovered delusions of my mind. I have discovered other delusions. I am far ahead of everyone. So here is a new delusion for you. Validate it with views and upvotes and likes.

Engineers have built systems that make people question stories, dismantle old one, produce new ones, provide validation. Is the system feature complete?

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