Why your brain is an unreliable narrator (w/ Aparna Nancherla)
How to Be a Better Human
The Distortion of Popular Terms
This chapter explores how certain words and terms, such as 'awkward' and 'imposter syndrome', have been co-opted and their meanings have become distorted as they gain popularity in the mainstream. The speakers discuss the challenges of writing a book about imposter syndrome and how it can intensify the feeling of being an imposter. They also delve into their background in psychology and how they combined a comedic approach with scientific inquiry to explore the topic.
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