Published Dec 11, 2023
The Ugly Side of Beauty
Shankar Vedantam, along with psychologists Vivian Zayas and Stefanie Johnson, delves into the psychology of beauty, uncovering the halo effect and attractiveness bias that skew perceptions and decision-making, revealing both the alluring charm and hidden dangers of beauty prejudice in society.

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