SYSK TRENDING - How the Negativity Effect Rules Us
The episode explores the psychological phenomenon known as the negativity effect — our brain’s tendency to weigh bad experiences more heavily than good ones — and how understanding it can help us lead more balanced, productive, and optimistic lives. Host Mike Carruthers interviews science
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