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What it’s like to become an intuitive person: Daniel
Daniel, an AI researcher published in Nature, gained ~5 hours per day after working with me.
Jan 28 • Chris Lakin
Unlearning one-shots, >1 year later
People can grow quick when they’re ripe for it.
Oct 25, 2025 • Chris Lakin
→ asking people out
Watch now (11 mins) | Update: In a happy relationship now
Mar 8, 2025 • Chris Lakin
11:12
→ laughing at old triggers
Watch now (5 mins) | 11-month follow-up
Dec 25, 2024 • Chris Lakin
4:51
→ organizing ridiculous projects “others rallied around”
Watch now (5 mins) | 6-month follow-up
Dec 22, 2024 • Chris Lakin
4:59
I became a bounty hunter!
I began a bounty-based unlearning experiment. Payment forbidden until lasting satisfaction with results.
Sep 11, 2024 • Chris Lakin
Unlearn what’s in the way
Chris Lakin
Jun 17, 2024 • Chris Lakin
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