Making the World Sparkle Again
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<p>Across every domain of our lives, our minds have a tendency to get accustomed to things. In fact, the brain seems evolutionarily designed to focus on the new and unexpected, on novel threats and opportunities. In our daily lives, this means we take wonderful things for granted. We cease to appreciate amazing people, or the good fortune of being healthy. This week, neuroscientist <a href="https://affectivebrain.com/?page_id=161">Tali Sharot</a> explains why we get used to things — and how to see with fresh eyes.</p><p><i>Our podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+, is now available across platforms and devices. You can sign up for a free seven-day trial at </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>support.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i> or </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>apple.co/hiddenbrain</i></a><i>. Your subscription provides key support to help us build you many more episodes of Hidden Brain. We’re truly grateful. </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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