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Jun 2024
52m 17s

Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, thinking and planning and effort bring us innumerable benefits. But like all aspects of human behavior, you can sometimes get too much of a good thing. This week, we talk with philosopher Ted Slingerland about techniques to prevent overthinking, and how we can cultivate the under-appreciated skill of letting ... Show More
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