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Historically, I have foreseen the destructive trajectories of the left—rampaging and self-destructing over the last half-decade—and the rise of a resentful, reactionary right gone too far. I anticipated collapsing birth rates, social fragmentation, and what I call the "psychological black death," a societal phenomenon that erodes cooperation and mutual understanding. Listening to diverse groups—through their words and actions—has enabled me to forecast these outcomes.
This insight underscores the importance of stepping back from emotional reactions and cultivating self-awareness. Recognizing how others feel, and understanding one's own emotional currents, is an invaluable superpower that is tragically under-taught today.