CHAPTER 6
What Drives Your Mind
You Are How You Think and Feel
As much as we are enamored by the idea of human exposure to chemicals or radiation giving us superhuman powers, we are likewise intrigued by the untapped power of the human mind. One favorite depiction of mine is the 1996 fantasy drama Phenomenon. In this movie, George Malley, played by John Travolta, is an average man who works as a mechanic and chair maker. One night after his birthday celebration he sees a bright light in the sky that grows in his vision until he is knocked down by it. In the following days and weeks, he begins exhibiting unparalleled levels of intelligence, even resulting in telekinesis. Ultimately, it’s discovered that he has a brain tumor whose unique placement ...
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