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How it feels to be human
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2:14:03
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Happy? Sad? Both simultaneously? This playlist guides you through the myriad emotions that make us human – and how to understand them.
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The quiet power of introverts
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Why do humans laugh?
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What happens to humans when we can't touch?
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Why impostor syndrome can be a strength
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'Losing a parent made me more resilient'
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What dying taught me
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Why is lying so hard to resist?
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'What being a hostage taught me about happiness'
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How stories shape our minds
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Why do we have so much stuff?
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Understanding the mechanics of hatred
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Why your first memory is probably wrong
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Why you should ditch FOMO for JOMO
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The downsides of positive thinking
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When perfectionism goes too far
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The surprising benefits of being a loner
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Why some songs make you feel really old
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The power of silence in a noisy world
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Should we all try to be less angry?
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What happens inside us when we sing?
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What's the point of humiliation?
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Why do we kiss?
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Three invaluable tools to boost your resilience
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Why new things make us sad
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Schadenfreude: Why do we feel joy at another's pain?
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What would Freud make of our obsession with selfies?
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Why boredom is actually good for you
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Do we have a right not to be lonely?
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‘We're not meant to be happy all the time’
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How to be happy in love (and have fewer rows)
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How to avoid emotional burnout
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