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Where Are You on the Woo Spectrum?
Looking at my friends, I also notice fascinating patterns in how they approach “woo woo” beliefs. I know clinicians who believe in reincarnation, highly analytical entrepreneurs who pull a tarot card each morning, and engineers who consult astrology but reject the existence of spirits. Some are deeply scientific about certain phenomena while accept... See more
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Where Are You on the Woo Spectrum?
Leverage the framework as a guide to explore unfamiliar practices with intention. This might mean trying a practice at least once or reading the scientific literature. You can then choose to integrate it into your life or decide it’s not for you, but only after actively exploring its potential benefits. The idea isn’t to accept or reject wholesale ... See more
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Where Are You on the Woo Spectrum?
Notice what you tend to accept or reject, and why. Track how your views evolve over time. This can reveal blind spots in your thinking and areas where you might benefit from more openness or skepticism.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Where Are You on the Woo Spectrum?
I’m also cautious-curious about manifestation from a psychological perspective – such as how visualization and self-belief might influence behavior and thus outcomes, rather than any supernatural mechanism. So I’m happy to let friends say they’re manifesting something without having to start a debate.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Where Are You on the Woo Spectrum?
My stance has evolved in other areas. I’ve become curious about tarot and I-Ching, viewing them as tools for self-reflection rather than divination. Sound healing intrigues me not for mystical reasons, but for its potential effects on the nervous system.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Where Are You on the Woo Spectrum?
Now, as a neuroscientist with a tech background, I always look for empirical evidence before accepting any claims. This creates an interesting tension whenever I discover some practices that help me personally but lack robust research.
Looking at my friends, I also notice fascinating patterns in how they approach “woo woo” beliefs. Some are deeply s
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We all navigate the strange territory between science and spirituality in our own way. The Woo Spectrum offers a map for this journey – not to judge where others stand, but to better understand your own path and have richer conversations along the way.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Where Are You on the Woo Spectrum?
Based on both personal experience and scientific evidence, I’m convinced about practices that might be considered “woo” such as plant medicine, breathwork, meditation, and somatic movement. I find myself aligned with debated philosophical ideas such as panpsychism, which to me offers the most parsimonious explanation for consciousness.