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Nevertheless, our compulsion to glean some broader significance from Carol’s story cannot help but wander into that territory.

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Gopal said he keeps a sign on his desk that reads “Do not act with compulsion.”

It is a compulsion that is deeply felt by those like Gardullo.

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With the approach of Black Friday, the most visible display of America’s shopping compulsion is just around the corner.

As the title suggests, the series challenges viewers to see how we grapple with our demons and our worst compulsions.

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