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Analysis of 'Adult Syndrome' and its comparison to 'Paris Syndrome'

Checked June 18, 2026

Psychology Self-Reflection Societal Norms

This is episode 8, The adults don't exist by George Mack from his substack High Agency. Comment [ADULTS] I will send you the link of this essay. It's short but has the power to change your perspective towards adulthood. By @george__mack . . ....

Source-backed 75% correct rarediseases.info.nih.gov ans-names.pitt.edu hekint.org elizabetheverywhere.com biography.com

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Study Finds Many Prefer Mild Electric Shocks to Sitting in Silence

Checked June 10, 2026

Psychology Social Science Human Behavior

There was a research done that people will be okay, like a majority of people, more than 80% or something, are okay to be given mild electric shocks, then to sit 15 minutes in silence.

Source-backed 60% correct ksj.mit.edu dtg.sites.fas.harvard.edu pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov bbc.com science.org

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