The speaker shares a personal story about their highly functioning uncle with schizophrenia and the thin line between genius and insanity. They also explore the concept of liminality, the idea that things can change suddenly for a fully formed human being, and how it can be scary to think about.
The speaker reflects on how a surplus of hallucinogens may have contributed to experiences with psychosis and how one can reach the shore of chaos and scare themselves.
In this episode, the speaker talks about various thoughts that have been occupying their mind recently, ranging from their drawing habits to encounters with people who don't understand their interests.
The speaker recalls running for and winning the position of senior class president in high school, but feeling uncomfortable with the experience and resorting to overcompensating by acting like an expert on everything.
The hosts discuss their methods of coping with outrageous and sometimes violent online comments directed towards them, and the comfort in knowing that the comments are not a reflection of their actions.
The amygdala, known as the "brain's fear center," can trigger panic attacks and elicit similar reactions across different species. Patients who have had them removed often report a lack of fear response in situations that would typically elicit one.