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Hey occulties host Amanda here to tell you about my new book, the Age of Magical notes on modern irrationality.
It unpacks the zeitgeisty topics we cant stop overthinking about, from celebrity worship to Instagram manifestation gurus to why we cling to astrology or nostalgia during times of crisis, all through the lens of cognitive biases.
If you ever find yourself asking why human behavior seems to make so so little sense these days and enjoy books that feel like talking to a friend, I hope youll consider pre ordering.
The Age of magical overthinking comes out in hardback ebook and audiobook April 9.
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