Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You

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<p>Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, thinking and planning and effort bring us innumerable benefits. But like all aspects of human behavior, you can sometimes get too much of a good thing. This week, we talk with philosopher <a href="https://philosophy.ubc.ca/profile/edward-slingerland-iii/">Ted Slingerland</a> about techniques to prevent overthinking, and how we can cultivate the under-appreciated skill of letting go. </p><p><i>To hear more of our conversation with Ted Slingerland, be sure to check out our Hidden Brain+ episode with him, available now. You can join Hidden Brain+ via </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>Patreon</i></a><i> or </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts"><i>Apple Podcasts</i></a><i>. Thanks for listening! </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>