Guest
Chris Williamson
Host of Modern Wisdom, a podcast about psychology, philosophy, fitness, and self-improvement.
Circuit updated August 17, 2026
Notable quotes
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“Self-awareness is not a pure good. Right? Beyond a certain point, self-awareness actually inhibits agency. Less reflection can mean more peace. Less certainty can mean more movement. Less conscience can sometimes mean more life.”
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“People make commission errors if they don't think enough. People make omission errors if they think too much.”
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“Shakespeare isn't attacking goodness. He's pointing at self-awareness and naming its cost.”
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“So, courage isn't defeated by fear. It's defeated by simulation.”
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