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Feb 2024
59m 58s

Reputation

ELLIE ANDERSON, PH.D. AND DAVID PEñA-GUZMáN, PH.D.
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They say this one is the real deal. In Episode 98 of Overthink, Ellie and David untangle the philosophy behind the way we compare, judge, and defend our reputations. From Machiavelli’s advice to despots looking to stay popular, to disgruntled students venting on their professors online, reputation can glide you to victory or trigger your fall from grace. Exp ... Show More
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