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ZEIFs, including zealots, extremists, ideologues, and fanatics, may exhibit cognitive rigidity, black-and-white thinking, and resistance to considering alternative perspectives.
ZEIFs may have underlying personality traits like low agreeableness, high conscientiousness, and high neuroticism, but personality dimensions alone may not fully explain extreme behavior.
Social factors like group identity, echo chambers, and societal polarization play key roles in reinforcing and amplifying the extreme beliefs and actions of ZEIFs.

Dr. Lucy McBride has introduced a new chat space for paid subscribers where they can engage with her and each other in a private setting.
The chat community offers a space free from advertisements and algorithms, allowing for genuine connections and idea sharing.
To access the full content and participate in the chat, individuals can start a 7-day free trial of the Are You Okay? subscription.

The post mentions two recent podcasts by the author with interesting conversations on history, religion, and Christianity.
A subscriber's creative designs inspired by the author's essay on jellyfish are highlighted as a modern-day acknowledgment and symbol.
The text reflects on the current shift away from disenchanted modernity towards something bigger, urging readers to be prepared to navigate change.

The importance of writing to express your voice and thoughts even if you're not an expert.
Encouragement for minority readers to share their perspectives and start writing.
The commitment to continue writing regularly, even if other projects become a priority.

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Not-to-do lists are helpful for staying focused on important tasks.
Implement a not-to-do list by prioritizing impactful actions and avoiding busy work.
Regularly review and adjust your not-to-do list to maintain productivity.

1. Danish schools have a tradition where students share problems and help each other each week, showing empathy and happiness.
2. Hiring people who have faced failure can lead to success in bold endeavors, as seen in Amazon's strategy for its grocery delivery service.
3. Putting on a 'happy mask' at work can be draining, and being told to be happy doesn't necessarily make people feel upbeat.

Interviewing candidates can help you learn new things.
Reviewing others' work like code or design reviews can keep you sharp.
Creating content, maintaining side projects, and consuming content made by others are great ways to stay up-to-date with technology.

Katherine May talks about burnout, meaning-making, and her midlife autism diagnosis, sharing why she believes there is a lack of wonder in society.
The conversation covers Katherine May's experience of somatic illnesses and the impact they can have on daily life.
The podcast with Katherine May on The Shift is popular, with a transcript available for those who prefer reading over listening.