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Sounds,15 Aug 2024,24 mins

How To Let In New Perspectives

The Science of Happiness

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With the U.S. election swiftly approaching, the political divide can feel overwhelming. By what happens when we recognize the limits of our knowledge? The Science of Happiness explores letting in new perspectives. When we internally acknowledge the limits of our knowledge, we create space to engage with other points of view. Allowing new perspectives in can help us better assess arguments, and decrease hubris. We will hear from psychologists Tania Israel and Daryl Van Tongeren about embracing opinions different from our own.

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