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Magic and Development
- Magical thinking is surprisingly common in highly developed individuals due to a gap between their rational and spiritual capacities.
- This gap arises when one's sense of enchantment exceeds their ability to explain it rationally, leading to magical beliefs.
Understanding States
- "State" refers to one's subjective experience of reality, ranging from low (terror) to high (bliss).
- Modern society often defaults to a "state seven", characterized by a subtle but pervasive unease.
Messiness and Value
- "Live in a mess moderately" challenges the idea that order is a prerequisite for personal value or societal contribution.
- Intelligent people may even be messier, suggesting a correlation between messiness and cognitive complexity.


