Host Ava Grey examines the Stanford Marshmallow Test, where four-year-olds resisted treats for bigger rewards. Follow-up studies tracked participants for decades, revealing environmental factors matter more than willpower alone. Recent replications show the popular narrative oversimplified complex findings about self-control, trust, and socioeconomic context.

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