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by louison11 1420 days ago
This is a pretty ignorant post written by an anthropologist who visited indigenous cultures but clearly failed to put his prejudice aside.

Sure, some wellness practices are fads. But there are reasons why top performers try to be inspired from ancient practices such as meditation and fasting. It actually works for many people. Anyone go live with a legit shaman and see if their practices are just a way to “appear special.”