The Secret to Gift-Giving
Hidden Brain 
About this episode
<p>With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are hunting for that special something for the special someones in our lives. It’s how we show we care about them. So why is it so hard to find the right gift? This week, we revisit a favorite 2022 conversation with researcher <a href="https://scholars.cmu.edu/2187-jeffrey-galak">Jeff Galak</a>. We'll discuss why the presents we give for holidays and birthdays often miss their mark, and how to become a better gift-giver. </p><p><i>Looking for a holiday gift for a fellow Hidden Brain fan? You can now </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/hiddenbrain/gift"><i>give a gift subscription to Hidden Brain+</i></a><i>! Or if material gifts are more your style, go to </i><a href="https://www.podswag.com/collections/hidden-brain"><i>shop.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i> to find Hidden Brain t-shirts, mugs, stickers and more.</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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