The lost value of arbitrary contrarianism
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In this episode, we discuss a Limitless (yet uncommon) character quality and a very brave World War II officer who practiced it valiantly.
In the resources section, a smartphone app that will make grocery shopping for brainpower food easier than ever and I share my top 10 reasons to try Nootropics.
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In this episode we discuss:
- The Limitless character quality of independent thinking in a fascinating historical context.
- Being an arbitrary contrarian and playing the devil’s advocate.
- Nootropics and addiction, sex, social situations, confidence, and budget.
Limitless character quality: Questioning the status quo, playing the devil’s advocate, and being an arbitrary contrarian.
Quote from Nina Von Stauffenberg: “…one of his characteristics was that he really enjoyed playing the devil’s advocate. Conservatives were convinced that he was a ferocious Nazi, and ferocious Nazis were convinced he was an unreconstructed conservative. He was neither.”
What is a contrarian: A contrarian is a person who takes up a position opposed to that of the majority, no matter how unpopular. Contrarian styles of argument and disagreement have historically been associated with radicalism and dissent.
My challenge to you: Next time you find yourself in a group with a clear ideologically leaning, be arbitrarily contrarian.
Resources and links
Limitless Characters: Claus Von Stauffenberg
Hardcore History podcasts about WWII: Logical Insanity and Ghosts of the Ostfront
Fooducate — Healthy Food Diet and Nutrition Scanner
31 Reasons to try Brain Supplements (Nootropics)
Jonathan’s top 10 benefits of Nootropics:
- Makes you more articulate
- Eliminates the post-lunch/mid-afternoon productivity lull
- Boosts Neuroplasticity
- Fights physiological and psychological stress
- Promotes Lucid Dreaming
- Boosts Libido and Sexual Appetite
- Saves you money
- Saves you Time
- helps you beat addictions
- Relatively non-existent side effects
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