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Dec 2024
46m 27s

The Secret to Gift-Giving

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
About this episode
With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are hunting for that special something for the special someones in our lives. So why is it so hard to find the right gift? This week, we revisit a favorite 2022 conversation with researcher Jeff Galak. We'll discuss why the presents we give for holidays and birthdays often miss their mark, and how to become a be ... Show More
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