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Jun 2025
1h 3m

You 2.0: What Is Your Life For?

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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What should you do with your life? There's no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. But there are scientifically-tested methods that can help you to feel more in harmony with yourself and the world. This week, and in a companion conversation for Hidden Brain+, researcher Victor Strecher explores the science of creating a life full of meaning. It's the k ... Show More
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