Hidden Brain

Thriving in the Face of Contradiction

10.17.2022 - By Hidden Brain, Shankar VedantamPlay

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We all face tough decisions in life, whether we're juggling the demands of work and family or deciding whether to take a new job. These situations often feel like either/or choices. But psychologist Wendy Smith says this binary way of confronting dilemmas contains a trap. She offers a different way to think about difficult choices, one that opens up unexpected possibilities.

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