Published Mar 6, 2023

How Your Beliefs Shape Reality

Shankar Vedantam and Jer Clifton delve into how primal beliefs shape our perception of the world, revealing that these ingrained perspectives significantly influence mental health, relationships, and life outcomes, often beyond our personal experiences. Through cognitive behavioral therapy insights and fascinating examples, they challenge us to reconsider how our core beliefs dictate our reality and interactions with the world.

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Belief in Justice

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Cultivating Curiosity

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