Is It Better to Know?
Episode 52 min 28s

Is It Better to Know?

From Hidden Brain Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Being able to see what’s happening around us can help us make smart decisions. But knowledge — especially knowledge of how others perceive us — can also hold us back, mire us in needless worry, and keep us from achieving our potential. This week, we look at the paradox of knowledge.

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