Near Misses
Monica shares her childhood obsession with lottery tickets and how it shaped her understanding of consumer behavior. Despite losing, the thrill of almost winning brought her unexpected joy, highlighting the complex relationship between risk, reward, and emotional responses. This insight reveals how near misses can influence consumer decisions in surprising ways.In this clip
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Hidden Brain
Encore of Episode 2: Near Victories
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