Can you feel excruciating pain without having a single scratch?In this episode, Alice (and her sore little toe) and Marc delve into the mechanics of suffering. From the Buddhist parable of the “Two Arrows” to the incredible true story of the worker pierced by a nail, discover why pain is a construct of the brain.

Can you feel excruciating pain without having a single scratch? In this episode, Alice (and her sore little toe) and Marc delve into the mechanics of suffering. From the Buddhist parable of the “Two Arrows” to the incredible true story of the worker pierced by a nail, discover why pain is a construct of the brain.

#39 – Does it hurt, or do you think it hurts?

Welcome to "Learning English with Human Beans," where language learning meets social sciences! Dive into fascinating human behavior topics while naturally improving your English skills. We explore current research from psychology, sociology, anthropology... unpacking key vocabulary and expressions along the way. Each episode combines engaging social science concepts with practical language learning, helping you communicate with confidence about complex human topics. Grow your English skills through the lens of what makes us human!

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#39 – Does it hurt, or do you think it hurts?

#39 – Does it hurt, or do you think it hurts?