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249 - The Power of Surprise (rebroadcast)

You Are Not So Smart

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The Power of Surprise by Michael Rassell

Not all surprises trigger belief change, but almost all belief change is triggered by surprise. Michael Rassell's new book explains the science of surprise at the level of neurons and brain structures. The interplay of chemicals in the nervous system like dopamine and serotonin can lead to surprising outcomes.

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