Mental Immunity
In this interview I talk with Andy Norman about his book Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think. Hailed as “a feast for thought,” Mental Immunity melds cutting-edge work in science and philosophy into an “astonishingly enlightening and productive” solution to the signature problem of our age. A practical guide to spotting and removing bad ideas, a stirring call to transcend our petty tribalisms, and a serious bid to bring humanity to its senses. Please enjoy!

Guest Bio.
Andy Norman directs the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University. He studies how ideologies short-circuit minds and corrupt moral understanding. Then he develops tools that help people reason together in more fruitful ways. He's done research on the evolutionary origins of human reasoning and the norms that make dialogue fruitful. He works to clarify the foundations of responsible thinking about what matters, and likes to engage audiences on topics related to science and human values. In his new book Mental Immunity, Andy lays out the conceptual foundations of cognitive immunology—the emerging science of mental immune health. He’s currently testing a “mind vaccine”—a way to inoculate minds against the worst forms of ideological contagion.

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"Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy." Wayne Gretzky

Do you procrastinate? I do. To be honest I think we all do from time to time. However, as I have learnt there are ways we can avoid procrastination.

I've titled this episode & Rules To Avoid Procrastination, however, I don't think they are "rules" as such, just techniques I've used and reflected on to help me avoid moments of procrastination in my own life. I hope there's some value within. Enjoy! 

Inspired by a recent article I wrote - 7 Rules To Guide You Through Procrastination.

I've also written another article that you may enjoy - Procrastination: Is Procrastination The Thief Of Time?

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Drugs

Song was dedicated to the Lead singer's parents. 


(Verse 1)
I used to think of someone else
And never thought of you in there
How I was off and putting you away

And now I'm dragging my little own will
Towards your precious softly self
I'll be reliable in your will

(Pre-chorus)
And if you're thinking of losing me 
In pain, I would try to go back and settle my credibility
I never wanna compare you with them 
because there is no reason when I am overwhelmed


(Chorus)
Ohhhh!
I'm standing here in front of you
And thinking of
 ways on what to do
So Forgive me!

Ohhhh!
But can't you see I'm begging here
So please let me go back to where I belong!

Verse 2:
I had recovered my ill from the combustion of disease
I had changed a little bit

But when temptation came to me I had a hard time to forget
So please come back to me again and I never thought that it would come this way again and again

(Pre-chorus)
(Chorus)
(Melody)
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05 - unfaithful forgiveness

Hello Gang, here is my short bio. I am passionate about life and try only do things that have purpose- this hasn't always be the case. This is why The Hidden Why exists. It has been created out of inspiration and as I take my own journey into personal transformation I want to share all that I learn with my audience. I hope you can tune in and have a listen to some of my solo shows and episodes in which I interview inspiring guests. 
Peace, passion and purpose. 

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Leigh Martinuzzi

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