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Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby

Dr. Daniel Crosby - Finding Your Own Path in a World of Imitation

Mar 6, 2025
18:34

Tune in to hear:

  • What was René Girard’s concept of mimetic theory and how do we see this play out in modern science?
  • Why is our ability to effectively forecast what will bring us joy potentially less developed than our forecasting of pain and displeasure?
  • What is the cognitive bias Impact Bias?
  • How and when were mirror neurons discovered and what role do they play in empathy?
  • What is the “werther-effect” and how does it illustrate our tendency for mimicry?

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