Now that Neon Genesis Evangelion is available on Netflix, what can we learn about love, life and loneliness from Shinji Ikari?

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

• Why so many fans relate to Shinji Ikari
• How the End of Evangelion and "The Beast That Shouted AI at the Heart of the World" represent two paths for Shinji... and us
• Why our fear keeps us from making the relationships we most need
• How loneliness can turn to anger and violence
• Why we're (not) alone

... and so much more

 

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Why Your Life Won't Get Better (And How To Fix It)

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