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Ep92 "Why is it hard to keep a secret?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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The Burden of Secrets

This chapter examines the psychological complexities and emotional toll of keeping secrets, drawing connections to deception in both humans and primates. It discusses the evolutionary role of secrecy, the development of lying in children, and the historical significance of secrets in power dynamics and personal relationships.

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