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Oct 2024
50m 17s

Emotions 2.0: The Feeling that Moves Us ...

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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For centuries, philosophers and theologians have warned about the dangers of hubris. It’s an emotion that can make us arrogant, egotistical, and reckless. But psychologist Jessica Tracy suggests this caution is too broad. She argues that when we see pride only as a negative emotion, we miss out on all the powerful ways it can also be a driver of creativity, ... Show More
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