Published Jun 10, 2021
Why You Deceive Yourself and How That’s a Good Thing & The Science of Flirting
Dive into the surprising benefits of self-deception with Shankar Vedantam, and master the art of flirting with practical tips from anthropologist Jean Smith.

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