Ep 145 Five Ways AA Fools Smart People

Ever wonder how smart, self-aware people can get trapped in systems like AA for years, decades or life? 🤔

In this episode, we break down the decision traps that keep us stuck — and how to reclaim your mind, freedom, and critical thinking power.

If you’ve ever felt fooled, shamed, or confused after leaving a high-control group or belief system, this one’s for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 AA Fools Smart People Intro

01:38 1 - Loss Aversion

05:20 2 - Sunk Cost Fallacy

08:56 3 - Framing Effect

11:04 4 - Mental Accounting

13:29 5 - Overconfidence or Intuition Bias

16:17 Growing in Wisdom

19:11 Cautious With Ideologies

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