Periagoge
Scenario

When historical knowledge increases suffering

My therapist says I need to stop reading so much history because it makes me depressed but understanding patterns is the only thing that makes sense of why people do terrible things to each other.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The pursuit of understanding through accumulated knowledge can become a form of mental compulsion that distances one from direct experience.

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.

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