Periagoge
Scenario

When studying historical cycles becomes compulsive pattern-seeking

I have been reading about cycles of civilizational rise and fall for months and I cannot stop looking for signs of where we are in the pattern and it feels like trying to predict my own death.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The mind can become addicted to finding patterns in complex systems as a way of creating the illusion of control over uncontrollable processes.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Philosophy of history?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.