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971. The Stories We Tell Ourselves

5 November 2026 · 7:42

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Dr. Killeen explores how the brain creates stories to explain things we do not fully understand. Drawing on neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga’s research and Nassim Taleb’s concept of the Narrative Fallacy, he explains why we often believe our own explanations even when they are based on assumptions rather than facts. These stories can shape how we see ourselves, interpret other people’s actions, and respond to…

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