The Call of the Void - Where Do Horrible Thoughts Come From?

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This video explores the strange phenomenon known as the "call of the void" (or "high place phenomenon"), in which individuals report experiencing bizarre, uncharacteristic thoughts. Where do these thoughts come from? Why do people have them? What does it mean about the nature of our mind and what we control?

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