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If you think you can predict ahead of time what will be meaningful, then you're wrong.
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Why the metrics we use to evaluate decisions are not the ones we should use to make them.
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The case against my least favorite question of all time.
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And a minor resolution about friendship.
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Palentine's Day (feat. Robin Dunbar)When time is limited, friendships are often what we let go. That's a huge problem.
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A cognitive science perspective on the pursuit of meaning in work, life, and relationships.
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What I wish I'd known when applying to Oxford
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#101: Finding meaning in the maybe (feat. John Kaag)Usually we try to avoid uncertainty. It's actually a crucial ingredient in meaning.
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What can psychology tell us about meaning? (feat. Paul Bloom)Empirical evidence suggests people report some pursuits as more meaningful than others. Paul argues these pursuits are intrinsically meaningfully. I'm…
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That's why scientists don't know how to study it.
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#100: I interviewed 90+ scientists about their career. These are the 12 biggest lessons I learned.For my 100th podcast episode, I'm doing a Cognitive Revolution look-back.
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I believe when someone writes a perfect book, it deserves to sell a gazillion copies.
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