Teaching Essential Skills and Understanding Instincts

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The speaker explores the importance of teaching essential skills in school and discusses the concept of instinct and its role in our survival. They share their experience as an educator and their efforts to teach courses on evolution and human behavior to provide a better understanding of instincts and decision-making processes.

Join us for a captivating conversation with Dr. Rebecca Heiss, as we delve into the intricacies of human decision-making and the role of our instincts. Discover how stress and cortisol levels influence our choices, especially in today's digital age with platforms like dating apps. Dr. Heiss sheds light on the concept of 'bending time' and how seeking novelty can sometimes cloud our judgment. Furthermore, she emphasizes the significance of authenticity and the challenging journey of truly becoming oneself. With insights from brain science to personal anecdotes, this episode offers a deep dive into understanding our own behaviors and the underlying factors that drive them.

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