This video is a special release from the original Thinking Allowed series that ran on public television from 1986 until 2002. It was recorded in 1990. It will remain public for only one week.
In this conversation, Dr. Kirk J. Schneider, PhD joins Jeffrey Mishlove to explore the themes of his influential book The Paradoxical Self. He describes the human struggle between expansion and constriction, and how finding freedom within this tension can lead to growth and creativity. Topics include psychological flexibility, the roots of fear, cultural polarization, spirituality, and how embracing paradox offers a path to deeper freedom and authenticity.
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Published on September 13, 2025
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