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Afraid of the Wrong Things

Hidden Brain

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Is There a Hidden Brain in Our Brains?

Paul explains why our brains have an easier time mourning one death rather than tens of thousands of deaths. We are less likely to notice dangers when they grow expodentially or add up cumulatively. This is hidden brain. I'm shankar vedante. When we come back, Paul explains how the same phenomenon might play out in the context of compassion and caring for others.

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