WEEK 2 — The Social Hypnosis

# WEEK 2 — The Social Hypnosis

### Reading:

Chapters 3–4

## Core Theme

Society conditions us into particular ways of thinking about selfhood, success, and meaning.

## Discussion Prompts

• What “games” does society pressure us to play?
• Which inherited beliefs feel most artificial to you?
• How much of your personality feels chosen vs. conditioned?
• What fears arise when imagining stepping outside social expectations?
• Why do people often fear authenticity in others?

## Optional Activity

### “Bullshit Rules”

Inspired by the book The Code of the Extraordinary Mind:
Each person shares:

• One invisible rule they inherited
• Who taught it to them
• Whether it still serves them

## Weekly Integration

Notice moments where you perform instead of genuinely respond.
No shame.
Just observation.

## Closing Question

> What parts of yourself emerged for survival rather than truth?